Scientists have taken a promising step toward creating an animal model for decoding the specific…
Month: October 2011
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Harsh discipline fosters dishonesty in young children, study suggests
Young children exposed to a harshly punitive school environment are more inclined to lie to…
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Discovery illuminates elusive proton channel gene in dinoflagellates
A 40-year search for a gene that causes some one-celled sea creatures to flash at…
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Research highlights photonic and plasmonic nanostructures with applications in optical communications, energy generation and biomedical research
The combination of optical, electronic and mechanical effects occurring in devices and materials that have…
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British study may improve glaucoma assessment and treatment
Results from a recent scientific study in the UK may change the way that healthcare…
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Fewer drugs listed on public drug plans after introduction of Canada’s common drug review but faster listing for coverage
The number of drugs covered by public drug plans decreased substantially after Canada’s Common Drug…
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Gun traffickers exploit differences in state laws, economist says
A new study by economist Brian Knight explores the state-to-state flow of illegal firearms in…
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Daily smoking, low mastery associated with repeat episodes of depression in people with a history of depression
Previous depression, daily smoking and a lack of control over life circumstances — or “low…
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Will Steve Jobs’ final vendetta haunt Google? (AP)
AP – Google can only hope that Steve Jobs’ final vendetta doesn’t haunt the Internet…
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Run-off, emissions deliver double whammy to coastal marine creatures, study finds
Increasing acidification in coastal waters could compromise the ability of oysters and other marine creatures…