Researchers in India have developed an improved expert system for the diagnosis of thyroid disease.
Month: August 2012
Iced tea can contribute to painful kidney stones
Summer is the peak season for drinking iced tea, but the popular drink can contribute…
The science of running: Follow the bouncing ball
Muscle size, genetics and training are among the countless factors that separate Olympic sprinters from…
Kicking the habit: Sex differences in smoking cessation
A recent study challenged an enduring belief that women were less successful than men in…
Smart wirelessly controlled power outlets
Many homeowners dream of being able to wash a load of laundry when the photovoltaic…
Usain Bolt could break his own record with the help of altitude and the wind
Imagine the following situation. The 100 meters finals in the London Olympic Games. The Jamaican…
Implementing a therapeutic hypothermia program for post-cardiac arrest in acute care hospitals
National guidelines recommend the use of therapeutic hypothermia to improve outcomes in patients who suffer…
How do you make the perfect sandcastle? A little water can give you a five meter high castle
All children who build sandcastles on the beach know that in addition to sand you…
Renewable energy potential in every U.S. state, study shows
A new study of renewable energy’s technical potential finds that every state in the United…
Teen survival expectations predict later risk-taking behavior
Some young people’s expectations that they will not live long, healthy lives may actually foreshadow…