A seismograph for ancient earthquakes
Learning from history, Tel Aviv University invention can improve earthquake prediction today
Neanderthals were nifty at controlling fire, says CU-Boulder-led study
But Neanderthal predecessors pushed into cold regions of Europe at least 800,000 years ago without the use of fire
Cameras out of the salt shaker
Endoscopy has gone through amazing advancements in recent years.
How the slime mold gets organized
Cells at the tip of the slime mold's fruiting body organize into an epithelial layer and secrete proteins as do some animals cells
The impact of sex selection and abortion in China, India and South Korea
In the next 20 years in large parts of China and India, there will be a 10% to 20% excess of young men because of sex selection and this imbalance will have societal repercussions, states an analysis in CMAJ
Heavy drinking associated with increased risk of death from pancreatic cancer
Heavy alcohol consumption, specifically three or more glasses of liquor a day, is associated with an increased risk of death from pancreatic cancer, according to a report in the March 14 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine.
Friendly Bacteria Fight the Flu
Microbes trigger immune response that suppresses infections.
Association found between industry funding and promotional pieces on menopausal hormone therapy
There may be a link between receiving industry funding for speaking, consulting, or research, and the publication of apparently promotional opinion pieces on menopausal hormone therapy.
Newer antimalarials more effective than quinine against severe malaria
Quinine should no longer be the drug of choice for treating severe malaria, according to an updated systematic review by Cochrane researchers.
Single gene defect causes brain tumor
Pilocytic astrocytoma, the most common brain tumor in children, is usually slow-growing and benign. However, surgeons often cannot completely remove the diffusely growing tumor.
Japan quake shifts Antarctic glacier
The major earthquake that hit Japan on Friday caused a massive ice stream in Antarctica to momentarily speed up.
Emotional Power Broker of the Modern Family
First, he tore up his dog toys. Then shredded the furniture, clothes, schoolbooks - and, finally, any semblance of family unity. James, a chocolate-brown pointer mix, turned from adorable pet to problem child in a matter of weeks.
Tests on century-old equipment show how far X-rays have come
Researchers recently tested first-generation x-ray equipment from 1896 and found that it produced radiation doses and exposure times that were vastly higher than those of today's systems, according a study published online and in the May print edition of Radiology.
First successful double-blind trial of gene therapy for advanced Parkinson's
A multi-center gene therapy trial for patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease demonstrated reduced symptoms of the progressive movement disorder, according to a new study published in Lancet Neurology.
Rwanda Investigating Adult Male Circumcision sans Anesthesia
A new system is said to enable a bloodless procedure, in which an elastic mechanism is clamped on the penis foreskin, desiccating it for removal after a week
PepsiCo unveils 100 percent plant-based bottle
Remember the Cola Wars? Get ready for the Bottle Wars. PepsiCo Inc. on Tuesday unveiled a bottle made entirely of plant material, which it says bests the technology of competitor Coca-Cola and reduces its potential carbon footprint.
Female Hormone Could Be Key to Male Contraceptive
Progesterone-sensing molecule that guides sperm to egg offers fertility solution.
Gene therapy reverses symptoms of Parkinson's disease
A gene therapy called NLX-P101 dramatically reduces movement impairment in Parkinson's patients, according to results of a Phase 2 study published today in the journal Lancet Neurology.
Human prejudice has ancient evolutionary roots
The tendency to perceive others as "us versus them" isn't exclusively human but appears to be shared by our primate cousins, a new study led by Yale researchers has found.
Cassini spacecraft observes seasonal rains on Titan
This is the first time scientists have obtained current evidence of rain soaking Titan's surface at low latitudes.
Memory may be built with standard building blocks
Many neuroscientists would agree that the human brain is like Silly Putty, that incredibly malleable children's plaything, in that learning can constantly reshape the ways in which neurons connect with one another.
American radiation pill scramble a 'waste of time'
The possibility of exposure to nuclear radiation can trigger public fear far out of proportion to the actual risk, and the Japanese reactor crisis is no exception.
Scientists Project Path of Radiation Plume
A United Nations forecast of the possible movement of the radioactive plume coming from crippled Japanese reactors shows it churning across the Pacific, and touching the Aleutian Islands on Thursday before hitting Southern California late Friday.
MSU researchers create a new engine prototype (w/ video)
Researchers at Michigan State University have built a prototype, based on the research first released in 2009, of the Wave Disk Generator -- an engine that does not have pistons, crankshafts or valves.
Actos is 'alternative' to banned diabetes drug Avandia
A drug to treat diabetes, Actos, would be a "sensible alternative" to one which was banned last year, researchers have said.
New blood analysis chip could lead to disease diagnosis in minutes
A major milestone in microfluidics could soon lead to stand-alone, self-powered chips that can diagnose diseases within minutes.
Doctors should evaluate liver disease patients for cognitive impairment, address driving safety
In liver-disease patients, cognitive impairment may not be fully reversible
How human eggs woo sperm
WHEN a human egg is ready to be fertilised, it releases a chemical that signals "come hither" to nearby sperm.
Fewer Nurses Means Higher Patient Death Risk
Researchers found a 2 percent increase in a patient's risk of death for each nursing work shift that was understaffed. Steve Mirsky reports
Biology's 'dark matter' hints at fourth domain of life
Step far enough back from the tree of life and it begins to look quite simple. At its heart are just three stout branches, representing the three domains of life: bacteria, archaea and eukaryotes.
Disaster-related apps can help you prepare for worst
While working as a programmer for Disney Animation Studios in Burbank, Calif., two years ago, Terence Worley felt the ground rumble and shake beneath his feet.
Mutant prions help cells foil harmful protein misfolding
Romping clumps of misfolded proteins are prime suspects in many neurological disorders including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Creutzfeld-Jakob Disease.
PMH researchers create an organic nanoparticle that uses sound and heat to find and treat tumors
A team of scientists from Princess Margaret Hospital have created an organic nanoparticle that is completely non-toxic, biodegradable and nimble in the way it uses light and heat to treat cancer and deliver drugs. (A nanoparticle is a minute molecule with novel properties).
Batteries charge quickly and retain capacity, thanks to new structure
The batteries in Illinois professor Paul Braun's lab look like any others, but they pack a surprise inside.
Protein found in brain cells may be key to autism
Scientists have shown how a single protein may trigger autistic spectrum disorders by stopping effective communication between brain cells.
Breakthrough in delivering drugs to the brain
By James Gallagher Health reporter, BBC News
A new way of delivering drugs to the brain has been developed by scientists at the University of Oxford.
Tweety Was Right: Cats Are a Bird’s No. 1 Enemy
While public attention has focused on wind turbines as a menace to birds, a new study shows that a far greater threat may be posed by a more familiar antagonist: the pet house cat.