At the northernmost point of the North American continent, researchers analyze environmental data to improve…
Month: August 2012
Public wave energy test facility begins operation in Oregon
One of the first public wave energy testing systems in the United States began operation…
Scientists identify protein that promotes cancers, heart disease; create substance to block its effects
Strong scientific evidence suggests that high levels of a blood protein called galectin-3 may increase…
Researchers identified markers that predict progression of oral lesions to cancer
A group of molecular markers have been identified that can help clinicians determine which patients…
New cancer therapy using ultra-violet C (UVC) pulse flash irradiation
Medical scientists have announced the development of a new cancer therapy using ultra violet C…
Footprints of cretaceous dinosaur found at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center
About 110 million light years away, the bright, barred spiral galaxy NGC 3259 was just…
Forest razing by ancient Maya worsened droughts, says study
Prolonged drought is thought to have played a role in the collapse of the Classic…
Sleep improves memory in people with Parkinson’s disease
People with Parkinson’s disease performed markedly better on a test of working memory after a…
Acai counteracts oxidative stress, lengthens lifespan in fruit flies
Scientists found that a commercially available acai berry product can lengthen the lives of fruit…
Older women may not benefit from radiotherapy after breast surgery
A radiation oncologist says in a new editorial that research exploring the impact of radiotherapy…