For children undergoing brain surgery, a new technology allows noninvasive, continuous monitoring of blood hemoglobin…
Month: December 2012
‘Resistance’ to low-dose aspirin therapy extremely rare, according to new study
In a study of 400 healthy volunteers, researchers went looking for people who are truly…
Creativity and linguistic skills important for immersion in World of Warcraft
The sense of immersion in role-play and computer games is sometimes viewed as dangerous, as…
Tasty and gluten-free
Cereals are good for you, supplying the body with carbohydrates, proteins and vitamins. Yet some…
ZeroNights Conference Report
Recently, I had pleasure to attend the ZeroNights 2012 security conference. ZeroNights 2012 is an international…
ZeroNights Conference Report
Recently, I had pleasure to attend the ZeroNights 2012 security conference. ZeroNights 2012 is an international…
Mercury in coastal fog linked to upwelling of deep ocean water
An ongoing investigation of elevated mercury levels in coastal fog in California suggests that upwelling…
Learning to control brain activity improves visual sensitivity
Training human volunteers to control their own brain activity in precise areas of the brain…
First measurements made of key brain links
Until now, brain scientists have been almost completely in the dark about how most of…
Doctoral student unravels ‘tin whisker’ mystery
A doctoral student has discovered how and why tin whiskers grow. These hair-like fibers of…