Reuters – “Avatar” fans will be able to get an in-depth look at the groundbreaking…
Month: December 2011
Meteorite shockwaves trigger dust avalanches on Mars
Dust avalanches around impact craters on Mars appear to be the result of the shock…
Close family ties keep microbial cheaters in check, study finds
Any multicellular animal, from a blue whale to a human being, poses a special challenge…
Barracuda babies: Novel study sheds light on early life of prolific predator
Marine biologists shed light on the larval stage of the barracuda, as well as several…
Protecting confidential data with math
With the computerization of databases in healthcare, forensics, telecommunications, and other fields, ensuring security for…
Cholesterol-lowering drugs may reduce mortality for influenza patients
Statins, traditionally known as cholesterol-lowering drugs, may reduce mortality among patients hospitalized with influenza, according…
Genomic sequences of two iconic falconry birds — Peregrine and Saker Falcons — successfully decoded
The genomic sequences of two iconic falconry birds — peregrine and saker falcons — have…
More female managers do not reduce wage gap
Are wage differences between men and women decreasing as more women attain managerial positions? A…
First comprehensive DNA study of mast cell leukemia uncovers clues that could improve therapy
Cancer researchers have carried out the first comprehensive study of the changes seen in the…
Remote wilderness polluted by humans
Nitrogen from human activity has been polluting lakes in the northern hemisphere since the late…