Ultra-short and extremely strong X-ray flashes, as produced by free-electron lasers, are opening the door…
Month: November 2014
New bird species confirmed 15 years after first observation
Biologists have confirmed the discovery of a new bird species more than 15 years after…
Most older adults qualify for statin therapy under new cholesterol guidelines, study show
Nearly all individuals in their late 60s and early 70s now qualify for a statin…
Obfuscated Flash Files Make Their Mark in Exploit Kits
In recent years, we noticed that more and more malicious Adobe Flash (.SWF) files are…
Obfuscated Flash Files Make Their Mark in Exploit Kits
In recent years, we noticed that more and more malicious Adobe Flash (.SWF) files are…
Asteroid impacts on Earth make structurally bizarre diamonds
Scientists have settled a longstanding controversy over a purported rare form of diamond called lonsdaleite…
Preconception care for diabetic women could potentially save $5.5 billion
Pregnant women with diabetes are at an increased risk for many adverse birth outcomes. Preconception…
Provider-focused intervention improves HPV vaccination rates
Changing the way doctors practice medicine is difficult, however a new study has shown that…
Avoiding ecosystem collapse: Experts Weigh in
From coral reefs to prairie grasslands, some of the world’s most iconic habitats are susceptible…
Cell’s skeleton is never still
Computer models show how microtubules age. The models reported by researchers help explain the dynamic…