The Montreal Protocol led to a global phase-out of most substances that deplete the ozone…
Month: February 2012
Cunning super-parasitic wasps sniff out protected aphids and overwhelm their defenses
In the war between parasite and host, the parasitic wasp and the pea aphid are…
The genetic basis for age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide, especially in…
Novel method to make nanomaterials discovered
Researchers have discovered a novel way to make nanomaterials. Using computer simulations, the researchers have…
Robot obeys to commands and gestures
A robot helping in the household no longer is a dream of the future. ARMAR,…
Car tracks beyond the asphalt
The contamination caused by road traffic not only affects the air, it also seeps under…
Female sex hormones can weaken the ability of fish to protect themselves against environmental toxins
It is well known that female sex hormones (estrogens) that end up in rivers and…
Inflammatory circuit that triggers breast cancer uncovered
Although it’s widely accepted that inflammation is a critical underlying factor in a range of…
New strategies for treatment of infectious diseases
The immune system protects from infections by detecting and eliminating invading pathogens. These two strategies…
Wireless bicycle brake, a prototype on an exciting mission
At this time, wireless networks are able to brake just one bike, but in the…