Month: February 2012

Studying the origin of life at its building blocks offers a unique perspective on evolution,…

Pulsars, which already have produced two Nobel Prizes, are providing scientists with unique insights on…

Nearly one in 10 children have asthma, according to government statistics, and in low-income parts…

Aggressive infections in hospitals are an increasing health problem worldwide. The development of bacterial resistance…

A new drug is showing promise in shielding against the harmful effects of traumatic brain…

Thawing permafrost will have far-reaching ramifications for populated areas, infrastructure and ecosystems. A geographer in…

A ring-like structure found in a protein complex called ‘Elongator’ provides new clues to its…

RFID tags are becoming ubiquitous, shops, warehouses, libraries and others use them for stock and…