Researchers have developed a “Social-IQ score” for bacteria — and it may lead to new…
Month: March 2011
More than allergies: Histamine may be a possible drug target for multiple sclerosis
If you think histamines are your nemesis during allergy season, here’s something that might change…
Analysis of bread mold genomes demonstrates ‘reverse-ecology’ tool
In a demonstration of “reverse-ecology,” biologists have shown that one can determine an organism’s adaptive…
Gadgets galore at world’s top tech fair (AFP)
AFP – A Shakespeare-reciting robot, the world’s most merciless alarm clock and “intelligent” cocktail shakers…
GDC: Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY Makes US Debut (PC World)
PC World – Sony Ericsson’s Android-powered PlayStation gaming phone, the Xperia PLAY, made its US…
Sina says to experiment with Weibo monetization in H2: CEO (Reuters)
Reuters – Sina Corp, China’s largest Internet portal, will start to experiment with monetization of…
Facebook VP Explains New Comments System [VIDEO] (Mashable)
Mashable – Facebook launched a new public commenting platform Tuesday, but the company didn’t do…
Higher job performance linked to people who are more honest and humble
The more honesty and humility an employee may have, the higher their job performance, as…
New generation of optical integrated devices for future quantum computers
Scientists have demonstrated the quantum operation of new components that will enable compact circuits for…
Surgeons predict the future of nanomedicine in practice
A new review explores how nanotechnology may provide powerful new tools that could have a…