News | Archive (April 2008)
Several new species discovered in Brazil
— 30 Apr 2008 | BiologyResearchers discovered a legless lizard and a tiny woodpecker along with 12 other suspected new species in Brazil's Cerrado, one of the world's 34 biodiversity conservation hotspots.... — full story
Researchers uncover link between osteoporosis drugs and jaw infection
— 30 Apr 2008 | HealthA group of University of Southern California School of Dentistry researchers says it has identified the slimy culprits killing the jawbones of some people taking drugs that treat osteoporosis... — full story
Too much technology may be killing beneficial bacteria
— 30 Apr 2008 | EnvironmentToo much of a good thing could be harmful to the environment. For years, scientists have known about silver's ability to kill harmful bacteria and, recently, have used this knowledge... — full story
Thyrotropin levels may be associated with coronary heart disease mortality in women
— 30 Apr 2008 | HealthWomen with increasing levels of thyrotropin within the normal range appear to have a higher risk of fatal coronary heart disease, according to a report in the 28 April issue of Archives... — full story
Synergistic growth inhibitory effect of herbal extracts against HCC and lung cancer cells
— 30 Apr 2008 | HealthSeveral herbs with diversified pharmacological properties are known to be rich sources of chemical constituents that may have potential for the treatment of several human cancers. Data... — full story
Researchers head to warming Alaska on ice core expedition
— 29 Apr 2008 | EnvironmentThe state of Alaska has the dubious distinction of leading the lower 48 in the effects of a warming climate. Small villages are slipping into the sea due to coastal erosion, soggy permafrost... — full story
Copper nanowires grown by new process create long-lasting displays
— 29 Apr 2008 | TechnologyA new low-temperature, catalyst-free technique for growing copper nanowires has been developed by researchers at the University of Illinois. The copper nanowires could serve as interconnects... — full story
Safe water? Lessons from Kazakhstan
— 29 Apr 2008 | HealthDespite significant efforts to improve access to safe water and sanitation, a new report co-authored by an expert at The University of Nottingham, argues that much more needs to be... — full story
Research identifies factors leading to hospital admission for heart failure
— 29 Apr 2008 | HealthNearly two out of three patients have one or more precipitating factors that may contribute to hospital admissions nationwide for heart failure, according to a new UCLA study. Pneumonia,... — full story
Apple updates iMac line with faster processors
— 28 Apr 2008 | TechnologyApple today updated its all-in-one iMac(R) line with the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors and the most powerful graphics ever available in an iMac. With prices starting at just $1,199,... — full story