Growing evidence suggests that there may be a link between diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease, but…
Month: October 2012
Footwear forensics: CSI needs to tread carefully
A new computer algorithm can analyze the footwear marks left at a crime scene according…
Measuring molecules with the naked eye: Chemists’ innovation may be a better model for disease diagnostic kits
A new “lab on a chip” reveals the presence of ultra-low concentrations of a target…
Elevated formaldehyde levels found in day care centers
A study of 40 child-care facilities in California found that most had levels of formaldehyde…
New tools developed to better treat ADHD patients in early stages
Researchers have developed a method to get better input from parents and teachers of children…
Most ancient pottery prehistoric figurine of the Iberian Peninsula found in Begues
In the course of the excavation process in Can SadurnĂ cave (Begues), archeologists found the…
How the negative trumps the positive in politics
Negatively framed political attitudes (“I don’t like Romney”) are stronger than positively framed attitudes (“I…
Efforts to mitigate climate change must target energy efficiency, experts say
More must be done to develop energy efficient cars, buildings and domestic appliances to address…
High-risk carotid artery plaque formation is increased in older COPD patients
Older patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are at increased risk for carotid artery plaque…
Fully automated soccer game analysis
Using entirely new electronic solutions, soccer coaches can provide their players with video analysis as…