Internet Explorer is possibly the most popular target for vulnerabilities around today. In 2014 alone,…
Month: July 2015
New drug combination treats hepatitis C patients also infected with HIV
A new combination of drugs that effectively treats hepatitis C (HCV) patients co-infected with human…
New treatment avenue to prevent serious retinal detachment
Wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe vision loss in older…
Simulations lead to design of near-frictionless material
Scientists used the Mira supercomputer to identify and improve a new mechanism for eliminating friction,…
Why we live on Earth and not Venus
Compared to its celestial neighbors Venus and Mars, Earth is a pretty habitable place. So…
Choosing Wisely in newborn medicine: Improving health outcomes, reducing costs
Advances in technology have spurred better outcomes for infants treated in neonatal intensive care units,…
Scientists track monster waves below the ocean surface
A scientific research team spent seven years tracking the movements of skyscraper-high waves in the…
Targeting bacteria causing ulcers may prevent stomach cancer
Eliminating Helicobacter pylori bacterium — the main cause of stomach ulcers – with a short…
Selfishness lasts a lifetime, according to mongoose study
Researchers who conducted a 15-year study on wild banded mongooses in Uganda have discovered that…
Stress ‘sweet spot’ differs for mellow vs. hyper dogs
People aren’t the only ones who perform better on tests or athletic events when they…