A new study allays concerns that melting Arctic sea ice could be increasing the amount…
Month: January 2012
inflammatory bowel disease emerges as a global disease
The incidence and prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease are increasing with time and in different…
Simple online tool to aid GPs in early ovarian cancer diagnosis
The lives of hundreds of women could be saved every year, thanks to a simple…
Updated rotavirus vaccine not linked to increase in bowel obstruction, research shows
The rotavirus vaccine was pulled from the marketplace in 1999 after being associated with painful…
‘Nanowiggles:’ Scientists discover graphene nanomaterials with tunable functionality in electronics
Scientists have used supercomputers to uncover the properties of a promising form of graphene, known…
Leaping lizards and dinosaurs inspire robot design
A new study of how lizards use their tails when leaping through the trees shows…
Experimental vaccine partially protects monkeys from HIV-like infection
New vaccine research in monkeys suggests that scientists are homing in on the critical ingredients…
New computer model explains lakes and storms on Saturn’s moon Titan
Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, is an alien world covered in a thick atmosphere with abundant…
Mid-lane driving helps older adults stay safe
It’s official: Older adults are naturally inclined to drive in the middle of the road,…
Exercise is good for your waistline — but it’s a writing exercise
Is losing weight as simple as doing a 15-minute writing exercise? In a new study,…