Babies can get sick often, but parents shouldn’t take the blame. A new study shows…
Month: August 2012
Paddlefish’s doubled genome may question theories on limb evolution
The American paddlefish — known for its bizarre, protruding snout and eggs harvested for caviar…
Birds do better in ‘agroforests’ than on farms
Compared with open farmland, wooded “shade” plantations that produce coffee and chocolate promote greater bird…
Epileptic fits are like raging thunderstorms: Astrocytes help reduce long-term damage, surprising new research shows
Epileptic fits are like thunderstorms raging in the brain: Nerve cells excite each other in…
Astronomers crack mystery of the ‘monster’ stars
In 2010 scientists discovered four ‘monster’ sized stars, with the heaviest more than 300 times…
Bruce Willis couldn’t save us from asteroid doom
According to the internet hysteria surrounding the ancient Mayan calendar, an asteroid could be on…
Cannabis as painkiller
Cannabis-based medications have been demonstrated to relieve pain. Cannabis medications can be used in patients…
Using wastewater as fertilizer
Sewage sludge, wastewater and liquid manure are valuable sources of fertilizer for food production. Researchers…
Eco-computer with a natural wood look
Surfing for hours on the Internet consumes a lot of electricity and is harmful to…
Few kids use recommended safety restraints in cars
Despite the fact that car crashes are the leading cause of death for children older…