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Stinky frogs are a treasure trove of antibiotic substances
— 2 Dec 2011 09:47 | BiologySome of the nastiest smelling creatures on Earth have skin that produces the greatest known variety of anti-bacterial substances that hold promise for becoming new weapons in the battle…
Engineered botulism toxins could have broader role in medicine
— 2 Dec 2011 09:44 | HealthThe most poisonous substance on Earth - already used medically in small doses to treat certain nerve disorders and facial wrinkles - could be re-engineered for an expanded role in helping…
Artificial leaf could debut new era of 'fast-food energy'
— 2 Dec 2011 09:41 | ChemistryTechnology for making an 'artificial leaf' holds the potential for opening an era of 'fast-food energy,' in which people generate their own electricity at home with low-cost equipment…
New 'smart' material could help tap medical potential of tissue-penetrating light
— 16 Nov 2011 21:39 | ChemistryScientists are reporting development and successful initial testing of the first practical 'smart' material that may supply the missing link in efforts to use in medicine a form of…
'A stark warning:' Smoking causes genetic damage within minutes after inhaling
— 16 Jan 2011 20:29 | HealthIn research described as 'a stark warning' to those tempted to start smoking, scientists are reporting that cigarette smoke begins to cause genetic damage within minutes - not years…
Progress toward first commercial repellent for East Coast's stinker
— 11 Oct 2010 09:48 | ChemistryHelp may be on the way for millions of people on the East Coast bugged out about the invasion of stink bugs. Scientists have reported a key advance in efforts to develop the first commercial…
Submarines could use new nanotube technology for sonar and stealth
— 2 Sep 2010 14:34 | TechnologySpeakers made from carbon nanotube sheets that are a fraction of the width of a human hair can both generate sound and cancel out noise - properties ideal for submarine sonar to probe…
New evidence that fat cells are not just dormant storage depots for calories
— 2 Sep 2010 14:31 | HealthScientists are reporting new evidence that the fat tissue in those spare tires and lower belly pooches - far from being a dormant storage depot for surplus calories - is an active organ…
China's monopoly on 17 key elements sets stage for supply crisis
— 2 Sep 2010 14:28 | ChemistryChina's monopoly on the global supply of elements critical for production of computer hard disc drives, hybrid-electric cars, military weapons, and other key products - and its increasingly…
Black rice rivals pricey blueberries as source of healthful antioxidants
— 2 Sep 2010 14:25 | HealthHealth conscious consumers who hesitate at the price of fresh blueberries and blackberries, fruits renowned for high levels of healthful antioxidants, now have an economical alternative,…