Scientists report how natural plant compounds known as tannins can reduce both the amount of…
Month: May 2011
Surge in obesity correlates with increased automobile usage, study finds
The surge in passenger vehicle usage in the U.S. between the 1950s and today may…
Antarctic icebergs help ocean take up carbon dioxide
The first comprehensive study of the biological effects of Antarctic icebergs shows that they fertilize…
Developing advanced biofuels: Researchers counteract biofuel toxicity in microbes
Researchers have created a library of microbial efflux pumps that reduce toxicity and boost production…
New insight into viscosity and the cytoplasm of cancer cells
Small protein molecules almost do not experience the cytoplasm viscosity while moving within the cell….
Study: Android malware up 400 percent
Every time you carry your smartphone out and about, you’re making criminals’ jobs easier, as…
Study: Android malware up 400 percent
Every time you carry your smartphone out and about, you’re making criminals’ jobs easier, as…
Digital forensic examiners face stress, role-conflict
Despite playing an increasingly vital role in criminal investigations, digital forensic examiners face staffing cuts,…
Silver cycle: New evidence for natural synthesis of silver nanoparticles
Because they have a variety of useful properties, especially as antibacterial and antifungal agents, silver…
Marine lab research tracks pollutants in dolphins and beluga whales
Bottlenose dolphins and beluga whales, two marine species at or near the top of their…