More and more companies are providing their employees with smartphones. While companies seek the best…
Month: October 2011
Study tracks mutations causing congenital dyserythropoietic anemia (CDA) II back to the Roman Empire
A new study analyzed two mutations (E109K and R14W) of the SEC23B gene and discovered…
Wireless window contacts: No maintenance, no batteries
Window contacts tell us which of a house’s windows are open or closed. Researchers have…
Ancient climate change has left a strong imprint on modern ecosystems
As Earth’s climate cycles between warm and cool periods, species often must move to stay…
Early detection of plant disease
Each year, plant viruses and fungal attacks lead to crop losses of up to 30…
The abundance of tuna in the first days of life is influenced by cannibalism
Two new studies have shown that the coexistence of tuna larvae of different species and…
Scientist searches for moons around asteroids
Most people know that some planets have moons but would be surprised to know that…
Steve Jobs Proclaimed Alive by Spam
After tricking users into viewing advertisements through a Facebook scam, cybercriminals are again capitalizing on…
Steve Jobs Proclaimed Alive by Spam
After tricking users into viewing advertisements through a Facebook scam, cybercriminals are again capitalizing on…
Pregnant mothers at risk from air pollution, California study suggests
A California-based study has looked in detail at air quality and the impact of traffic-related…