Scientists have found that an emerging class of long-lasting flu vaccines called “universal” vaccines could…
Month: February 2012
Record-speed wireless data bridge demonstrated: Takes high-speed communications the ‘last mile’
Scientists have created a new way to overcome many of the issues associated with bringing…
60-year-old definition of surface tension on solids revised
Researchers have shown that surface tension on a solid material is unconnected to the energy…
Protein identified that can lengthen our life?
Cells use various methods to break down and recycle worn-out components—autophagy is one of them….
The poor, in fact, are less likely to sue their doctor
Contrary to the common perception among physicians that poor people sue doctors more frequently, researchers…
Reduction in U.S. carbon emissions attributed to cheaper natural gas
Lower emission from power plants in 2009 was driven by competitive pricing of natural gas…
Polysternon isonae, a new species of turtle that lived with dinosaurs in Isona (Spanish Pyrenees)
Researchers have discovered a turtle that lived near the end of the age of dinosaurs….
Dwarf galaxy questions current galaxy formation models
Researcher observed the dwarf galaxy I Zw 18, and found that much of what is…
Lethal effects of genetically modified Bt toxin confirmed on young ladybird larvae
Researchers confirm earlier findings that the Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) toxin Cry1Ab produced for pesticidal purposes…
More Catastrophic Fires Ahead for Western U.S.
Catastrophic wildfires are on the rise in the western United States and a set of…