Scientists have now amassed the largest evolutionary tree (phylogeny) for plants. They have learned that…
Month: March 2011
Chemists’ biosensor may improve food, water safety and cancer detection
A new nanotechnology-based biosensor under development may allow early detection of both cancer cells and…
Improve crop yield by removing manure solids
Scientists have tested the effectiveness of removing solids from dairy manure to improve yield by…
NSF announces new awards that will investigate more efficient ways to harvest sunlight
Scientists in the United States and the United Kingdom have been awarded funding totaling more…
Researchers make first perovskite-based superlens for the infrared
Researchers have fabricated a superlens from perovskite oxides that are ideal for capturing light in…
Treadmill tests for poison frogs show toxic species are more physically fit
The most toxic, brightly colored members of the poison frog family may also be the…
Older lesbians, gays have higher rates of chronic disease, mental distress, isolation
Members of California’s aging lesbian, gay and bisexual population are more likely to suffer from…
River water and salty ocean water used to generate electricity
Researchers have developed a rechargeable battery that uses freshwater and seawater to create electricity. Aided…
Health care IT providers need to do more to solicit user feedback
Information technology companies need to bring in doctors and other health care stakeholders in order…
Automated colonoscopy reminder system is effective, especially in minority populations
The simple practice of letters and a telephone call to patients who are due for…