A common, incurable joint disease, osteoarthritis is the leading cause of disability in elderly people….
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Modern Ceramics Help Advance Technology
Many important electronic devices used by people today would be impossible without the use of…
Carbon Dioxide Capture And Storage: Grasping At Straws In The Climate Debate?
Great hopes are being placed on undeveloped technology. Capturing and storing carbon dioxide is predicted…
What’s Bugging Locusts? It Could Be They’re Hungry — For Each Other
Since ancient times, locust plagues have been viewed as one of the most spectacular events…
New Cancer Gene Found
Scientists have identified a new gene that causes cancer. The gene and its protein, both…
Piecing Together The Next Generation Of Cognitive Robots
European researchers are making progress on piecing together a new generation of machines that are…
When Statins Aren’t Enough: New Trial Drug Points To Better Management Of Coronary Heart Disease
Despite widespread use of cholesterol-lowering drugs, a significant number of cardiac patients continue to suffer…
New Gas Sensors For Monitoring Carbon Dioxide Sinks
A novel gas sensor system makes it possible to monitor large areas cost-effectively the first…
Elderly In Long-term Care Setting Suffer Depression More Than Those Cared For At Home
Elderly in a long-term care setting are more likely to be prescribed antidepressants and to…
Koalas Under Threat From Climate Change
New research shows increased temperatures and carbon dioxide levels are a threat to the Australian…