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Grape expectations for healthier wine
A new technique that uses ozone to preserve grapes could help prevent allergies and boost healthy compounds at the same time, reports Jennifer Rohn in Chemistry & Industry, the magazine of the SCI. view more (2007-02-12)
'Fat' tax on food could prevent 3,000 heart attack and stroke deaths every year
Taxing certain foodstuffs in the UK could prevent up to 3200 deaths from heart attacks and stroke every year, suggests a study in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. view more (2007-07-12)
Cocoa 'vitamin' health benefits could outshine penicillin
The health benefits of epicatechin, a compound found in cocoa, are so striking that it may rival penicillin and anaesthesia in terms of importance to public health. view more (2007-03-12)
Most people believe smallpox not an extinct disease
The vast majority of Scottish people interviewed in the streets of Edinburgh are unaware of one of the greatest achievements of medical science - the eradication of smallpox from the world over 40 years ago. view more (2008-03-31)
Why green Twixes might be better than beige ones
Chocolate bars and other supermarket products might sell better from green-coloured point-of-sale stands, Cathrine Jansson will tell delegates at a meeting of the SCI (Society of Chemical Industry) on 3 March. She will be previewing results of new research on the effect of colour on consumers' behaviour which suggests that we spot green items... view more... (2004-02-25)
Cloudy apple juice four times healthier than clear
Cloudy apple juice is four times healthier than the clear variety, reports Sarah Scoffield in Chemistry & Industry, the magazine of the SCI. view more (2007-01-16)
New studies in the journal sleep focus on helping children, women sleep better
The refusal of young children to go to bed at night can cause unnecessary stress for members of their family. However, parents and guardians can take comfort in knowing that behavioral treatments are an effective means for resolving a child's bedtime problems and night wakings. view more (2006-10-02)
Dark chocolate helps diarrhea
A new study conducted by researchers at Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland is the first to discover that a chemical in cocoa beans can limit the development of fluids that cause diarrhea. view more (2005-09-30)
Chocolate ingredient could put a stop to persistent coughs and lead to new, more effective cough medicines
Researchers have discovered that an ingredient present in chocolate could help stop persistent coughs. view more (2004-11-22)
Cocoa intake linked to lower blood pressure, reduced risk of death
A study of elderly Dutch men indicates that eating or drinking cocoa is associated with lower blood pressure and a reduced risk of death. view more (2006-02-28)
New study suggests special cocoa may lead to sustained improvement in blood vessel function
Drinking a specially-made cocoa beverage daily may have the potential to reverse impairments in the functioning of blood vessels, according to a first-of-its-kind study published in the Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology. view more (2007-03-07)
Quickplacer, the fastest robot in the world
Fatronik has launched the most rapid robot in the world at the BIEMH (International Machine-Tool Biennial) in Bilbao. view more (2006-03-15)
New ways of delivering vaccines, microwave plasma jets and health risks of polluted soil
The Institute of Physics Congress - Brighton Conference Centre, 18-22 March 2001 New ways of delivering vaccines, microwave plasma jets and health risks of polluted soil are just a few of the topics that will be discussed by physicists at this year’s annual Physics Congress in Brighton. Central to Congress is the extensive programme of... view more... (2001-02-19)
Twanging rat whiskers yields insight into sensing machinery
High-speed video of rats using their whiskers to explore different surfaces has given researchers significant insights into the subtle mechanics of their tactile sensory system. view more (2008-02-28)
Boating Tourists Visit A Range Of UK Attractions
Tourists using the UK's canal network are likely to visit a wide range of land-based attractions as part of their holiday experience, revealed Staffordshire University researchers at a national conference looking at the potential of inland waterways to boost British tourism. Professor Rick Ball and PhD student Ian Brown, from the University`s... view more... (2002-09-19)
Domestication of Capsicum annuum chile pepper provides insights into crop origin and evolution
Without the process of domestication, humans would still be hunters and gatherers, and modern civilization would look very different. view more (2009-06-22)
Battle of the sexes leads to a biological arms race
Boxes of chocolate and Valentine cards won't get you far in the animal world, where courting is considerably tougher. New research confirms earlier beliefs: an evolutionary "battle of the sexes" can lead to a biological arms race between males and females. We all know that males and females of most animal species look and behave very... view more... (2002-02-14)
High achievers challenge big names for Manufacturing Oscars
The coveted awards include manufacturer of the year, exporter of the year, best management team and for the first time, small company of the year. There are fourteen awards covering the spectrum of the industry, all judged by a cross section of industry experts. view more (1999-09-20)
The Right Food Can Improve Fertility
Roasted red peppers, mini crab cakes and Brazil nuts can all help to increase fertility. They will all feature in a special Fertility Buffet, laid on by Dr Margaret Rayman, Director of the MSc Course in Nutritional Medicine at the University of Surrey, on 3 July 2003. A good, balanced diet rich in fruit and vegetables (at least five portions a... view more... (2003-06-30)
Natural compound and exercise boost memory in mice
A natural compound found in blueberries, tea, grapes, and cocoa enhances memory in mice, according to newly published research. This effect increased further when mice also exercised regularly. view more (2007-05-30)
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