Tests and assessments carried out at school are often seen as a way of predicting…
Month: September 2014
Fast-paced TV shows don’t harm preschoolers’ concentration
Watching fast-paced television programs does not adversely affect young children’s ability to concentrate.
New blood test could offer more tailored treatment of ovarian cancer
A new blood test allowing doctors to predict which ovarian cancer patients will respond to…
Near-extinct African amphibians ‘invisible’ under climate change
An international team of researchers has found that the majority of threatened species are ‘invisible’…
Caffeine therapy for apnea of prematurity does not have long-term harmful effects on sleep
Caffeine therapy for apnea of prematurity has no long-term harmful effects on sleep or control…
California blue whales rebound from whaling; first of their kin to do so
The number of California blue whales has rebounded to near historical levels and, while the…
Novel microneedle patch for faster, effective delivery of painkiller, collagen
A simple technique has been developed to encapsulate lidocaine, a common painkiller, or collagen in…
Phishing Safety: Is HTTPS Enough?
It was recently reported that Google would improve the search ranking of HTTPS sites in their search…
Phishing Safety: Is HTTPS Enough?
It was recently reported that Google would improve the search ranking of  HTTPS sites in their search…
Outdoor activities may be linked to exfoliation syndrome in eyes
Outdoor activities may increase the odds of developing exfoliation syndrome (XFS) in the eyes, a…