It takes a gutsy insect to sneak up on a huge dinosaur while it sleeps,…
Month: May 2012
‘Drivers’ of sarcoma growth and survival identified
To better understand the signaling pathways active in sarcomas, researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center used…
Treating childhood obesity: A family affair
With nearly one-third of American children being overweight or obese, doctors agree that there is…
Chemist delivers cleaner air with novel carbon-capture technique
Researchers are exploring an increasingly versatile class of materials known as metal-organic frameworks (MOF). An…
Novel radiation surveillance technology could help thwart nuclear terrorism
Researchers have developed a prototype radiation-detection system that uses rare-earth elements and other materials at…
Vitamin D blood level for reducing major medical risks in older adults identified, study suggests
To resolve controversy over how much vitamin D is enough to protect older adults’ health,…
Thwarting the cleverest attackers: Even most secure-seeming computer is shockingly vulnerable to attack
Savvy hackers can steal a computer’s secrets by timing its data storage transactions or measuring…
Potential ‘dark side’ to diets high in beta-carotene
New research suggests that there could be health hazards associated with consuming excessive amounts of…
Bigger gorillas better at attracting mates and raising young
Conservationists have found that larger male gorillas living in the rainforests of Congo seem to…
Simple way to remove mud from drinking water
It’s easy to purify clear water: just put it in transparent bottles for a few…