Demonic device converts information to energy
Experiment inspired by a paradox tempts a bead uphill. Pterosaur reptile used "pole vault" trick for take-off A new study claims that the ancient winged reptiles known as pterosaurs used a "pole-vaulting" action to take to the air. Walgreens Tackles ‘Food Deserts’
Among students of the contemporary metropolis, “food deserts” have become a widely known problem. The term is generally used to describe urban neighborhoods where there are few grocers selling fresh produce, but a cornucopia of fast-food places and convenience stores selling salty snacks Dinosaur-Era 'Monster' Fish Had Fist-Sized Teeth The world's largest lungfish tooth was recently unveiled at the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology annual meeting in Pittsburgh, Pa. How Pain Can Make You Feel Better
Scientists find a strange connection between physical pain and positive emotions Researchers find tie between fat outside of the arteries and cardiovascular disease
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) have found that fat around the outside of arteries may lead to the development of cardiovascular disease and could be linked to its onset in individuals with diabetes. The Claim: Drinking Water Before Meals Aids Weight Loss
Late November marks the start of the gluttonous holiday season. But a simple step might help keep food intake in check: a glass of water before meals.
Dieters have been encouraged to employ this trick for ages, but only in recent years have studies borne this out. Japan probe collected particles from Itokawa asteroid
Japanese scientists have confirmed that particles found inside the Hayabusa probe after its seven-year space trip are from the asteroid Itokawa. Telltale bacteria could reveal time of drowning
When a fisherman's body washed ashore on Australia's Queensland coast last week, police initially had no way of working out when he had died. Alcohol heart benefits show up even after bypass surgery
Two to three drinks a day linked to decrease in heart problems after operation in men. Ineffective drug shows flawed test process A controversial drug used to treat acute heart failure points out flaws in the drug approval process, doctors at Duke University reported Sunday at the American Heart Association's annual meeting. Garlic 'remedy for hypertension'
Garlic may be useful in addition to medication to treat high blood pressure, a study suggests. Why estrogen makes you smarter
Scientists discover how estrogen works and flip its switch to reap benefits without risks New needle-free HPV vaccine increases effectiveness, availability in developing world
New research being presented at the 2010 FIP Pharmaceutical Sciences World Congress will highlight a targeted inhalable dry powder vaccine that may prove preferable in terms of needle avoidance and expected lower cost than the current commercial human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine used throughout the world. Vitamin C: A potential life-saving treatment for sepsis Physicians caring for patients with sepsis may soon have a new safe and cost-effective treatment for this life-threatening illness. Mirror trick could boost Blu-ray discs
A trick of the light could bring microscopic images into sharper 3D focus. And with a twist, the technique could stack more layers of data into storage formats like DVD and Blu-ray. Beer Lubricated the Rise of Civilization, Study Suggests May beer have helped lead to the rise of civilization? It's a possibility, some archaeologists say. Vikings Possibly Carried Native American to Europe Medieval texts suggest the Vikings arrived in the New World more than 1,000 years ago. Well-known molecule may be behind alcohol's benefits to heart health
Raise a glass -- moderate consumption is key -- to the molecule 'notch' Spacecraft flew through 'snowstorm' on encounter with comet Hartley 2
On its recent trip by comet Hartley 2, the Deep Impact spacecraft took the first pictures of, and flew through, a storm of fluffy particles of water ice being spewed out by carbon dioxide jets coming from the rough ends of the comet. UCLA team uncovers mechanism behind organ transplant rejection
Suggests new therapies to prevent chronic rejection, stop cancer progression Ancient seaweed is living fossil Ancient seaweed that have been found growing in the deep sea are "living fossils", researchers have reported. Life is found in deepest layer of Earth's crust
IT'S crawling with life down there. It is the first time that life has been found in the crust's deepest layer, and an analysis of the new biosphere suggests life could exist lower still. New study into bladder regeneration heralds organ replacement treatment
A medical model developed for regenerating bladders by using stem cells Red wine packed with antidiabetes compounds Red wine is a potent source of antidiabetic compounds – but they might not get past your gut. The finding is sure to enliven the ongoing debate over the drink's health benefits. Chinese Noodle Dinner Buried for 2,500 Years
Noodles, moon cakes and other foods dating to 2,500 years ago were recently unearthed in a Chinese cemetery. YouTube PSAs: Comments more persuasive than videos
Michigan State University researchers, studying public service announcements placed on YouTube about marijuana use, have found that the comments accompanying the PSAs are more influential among viewers than the videos themselves. 'I had my menopause at 28'
When Katy Hayward failed to get pregnant quickly she knew something was wrong. Protein in the urine: A warning sign for cognitive decline
1. Small Amounts of Urinary Protein Predict More Rapid Cognitive Decline in Elderly Women Screening Efforts in Older Individuals May Be Warranted
2. Urinary Protein Excretion Increases Risk of Cognitive Impairment Simple Urine Tests Could Identify Individuals at Risk Elderly can blame fractures and falls on low sodium Older adults with even mildly decreased levels of sodium in the blood (hyponatremia) experience increased rates of fractures and falls, according to a study presented at the American Society of Nephrology's 43rd Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition. Pomegranate juice: Beyond antioxidants, potential benefits for dialysis patients
Pomegranate juice reduces damage to tissues, inflammation and infections Pope's condom comments welcomed by campaign groups
Catholic reformers and groups working to combat HIV have welcomed remarks by Pope Benedict that the use of condoms might not always be wrong. Tigers could be extinct in 12 years if unprotected
(AP) -- Wild tigers could become extinct in 12 years if countries where they still roam fail to take quick action to protect their habitats and step up the fight against poaching, global wildlife experts told a "tiger summit" Sunday. Spontaneous mutations important cause of mental retardation
New research by Dutch geneticists affiliated with the Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre demonstrates that spontaneous mutations are an important cause of mental retardation. The majority of mental retardation is caused by spontaneous mutations in paternal sperm or maternal egg cells, the scientists say. Kids' ER visits fell after cold medicines' removal
Removing cough and cold medicines for very young children from store shelves led to a big decline in emergency room visits for bad reactions to the drugs, government research found.