Until recently, the production of pluripotent “multipurpose” stem cells from skin cells was considered to…
Month: April 2012
Power without the cord for small devices
Cell phones and flashlights operate by battery without trouble. Yet because of the limited lifespan,…
Study on extrasolar planet orbits suggests that planetary systems like our solar system is the norm
Orbits of other planetary systems are aligned, like in a disk, just like in our…
New MRI technique may predict progress of dementias
A new technique for analyzing brain images offers the possibility of using magnetic resonance imaging…
Autism by the numbers: Researchers examine impact of new diagnostic criteria
Getting an autism diagnosis could be more difficult in 2013 when a revised diagnostic definition…
Engineers unlock secrets of beetle flight
Mechanical engineers are using remote-controlled rhinoceros beetles to study the mechanics behind their ability to…
Fish, bugs and mercury contamination in small ponds: Why we should worry about aquatic insects and hg contamination
There have been many scientific studies looking at the levels of toxic mercury (Hg) in…
Zip code as important as genetic code in childhood obesity
Neighborhood supermarket and park proximity directly related to obesity, study finds.
Patch Tuesday April 2012: Microsoft Issues 4 Critical, 2 Important Updates
Microsoft released today six bulletins addressing several vulnerabilities for the month of April. Of note,…
Patch Tuesday April 2012: Microsoft Issues 4 Critical, 2 Important Updates
Microsoft released today six bulletins addressing several vulnerabilities for the month of April. Of note,…