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Global warming: Role of global economic growth
To slow down global warming, we’ll either have to put the brakes on economic growth or transform the way the world’s economies work.
May 1, 2012
CERN Researchers discover new particle
Physicists at CERN have discovered a previously unknown particle composed of three quarks in the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) particle accelerator.
April 30, 2012
Multitasking may hurt your performance but it makes you feel better
People aren’t very good at media multitasking - like reading a book while watching TV - but do it anyway because it makes them feel good, a new study suggests.
April 30, 2012
Blood samples show deadly frog fungus at work in the wild
The fungal infection that killed a record number of amphibians leads to deadly dehydration in frogs in the wild, according to results of blood samples.
April 27, 2012
Probiotic bacteria protects against inflammatory bowel diseases
Some probiotic bacteria can alleviate inflammation and prevent intestinal disorders. Scientists have now decoded the biochemical mechanism that lies behind the protective effect of the bacteria.
April 26, 2012
Feel-good music
From rock to world beat, pop to blues, feel-good music has the power to inspire, transport, educate, entertain and it can even bring about healing.
April 25, 2012
Mysterious monster discovered by amateur paleontologist
Recently, one amateur found a very large and very mysterious monster that has the professionals puzzled. It was found by an amateur paleontologist last year
April 25, 2012
University of Texas at Austin names McDonald Observatory science instrument for philanthropists George and Cynthia Mitchell
University of Texas at Austin is naming an astronomical instrument at McDonald Observatory after George P. Mitchell and his late wife Cynthia Mitchell.
April 24, 2012
Medical lightsabers: Laser scalpels get fast, accurate, and compact makeover
Whether surgeons slice with a traditional scalpel or lasers, most medical operations remove some healthy tissue. New medical lightsabers may be the answer.
April 23, 2012
Vitamin E in diet protects against many cancers
Next time you need to choose between vegetable oil and margarine in that favorite recipe, think about your health and reach for the oil to get vitamin E.
April 23, 2012
