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Finding the constant in bacterial communication
The Rosetta Stone of bacterial communication may have been found. Although they have no sensory organs, bacteria can get a good idea about what's going on in their neighborhood and communicate with each other, mainly by secreting and taking in chemicals from their surrounding environment.   view more (2009-07-07)

Long-term lead exposure linked to cognitive decline in older adults
Older adults exposed to high levels of lead before the 1980s are showing signs of cognitive decrements as a result of long-term lead exposure in their communities.   view more (2006-09-14)

Nose-on-a-chip Aims To Mimic The Real Thing
An ambitious project is underway to build the world's smallest electronic nose. If the project succeeds, it is expected that the technology would have many potential applications in areas such as environmental monitoring, healthcare and food safety. The aim is to combine the odour sensors together with the signal processing components on to a... view more... (2002-03-04)

Study shows new strategy for developing antidepressants
Researchers may be able to develop an antidepressant which takes effect almost immediately by directly targeting novel molecules in the brain instead of taking a less direct route, which can lead to longer times for medication to take effect, according to a new study presented at the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP) annual... view more... (2007-12-10)

MP3 Surround Set for Launch
Fraunhofer IIS, Thomson and Agere Systems unveil free MP3 Surround evaluation download. Full versions of MP3 Surround encoder and decoder available from www.mp3surround-format.com.   view more (2004-12-06)

Chewing your way to a better brain
Substances as diverse as chewing gum, aromatherapy oils, and ginseng may all increase your cognitive performance. Over a number of decades, there has been a growing interest in the use of such substances that are believed to have a positive effect on aspects of cognitive performance such as thinking and memory.   view more (2002-02-27)

Hawaii's anthurium growers cope with plant disease
A destructive pathogen is impacting Hawaii's production of anthuriums, a plant known for its heart-shaped flower and leaves.   view more (2006-03-02)

Government dithering "compounds transport crisis", say leading academics
Academics and transport professionals at the Royal Geographical Society today will strongly criticise the government over its failure to deliver an integrated transport system for the UK. Meeting at the Royal Geographical Society's headquarters in London, a range of leading transport geographers, professionals and politicians from across the UK... view more... (2001-09-19)

Japan reports first coring operations of CHIKYU
The deep-sea scientific drilling vessel CHIKYU, owned by the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) and provided to the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program-jointly funded by Japan and the United States-has recently undergone successful testing operations.   view more (2005-12-19)

Smart aircraft wings and new lightweight construction materials
At the JEC Composites Show 2008 to be held in Paris from April 1 to 3, Fraunhofer researchers will be exhibiting an aircraft wing that immediately detects any material damage. Another showcased development is a novel fiber-composite material with a fiber content that can extend to 50 or 60 percent by volume.   view more (2008-04-02)

Hot flashes underreported and linked to forgetfulness
Women in midlife underreport the number of hot flashes that they experience by more than 40 percent, and these hot flashes are linked to poor verbal memory, according to a study by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago.   view more (2008-06-17)

College science success linked to math and same-subject preparation
Researchers at Harvard University and the University of Virginia have found that high school coursework in one of the sciences generally does not predict better college performance in other scientific disciplines.   view more (2007-07-27)

Could Breakfast Hold Key To Classroom Performance?
Girls need a more satisfying breakfast than boys if they are to perform at their best in the classroom - a new University of Ulster study has revealed. Dr Barbara Stewart, from the Northern Ireland Centre for Diet and Health at UU, led the research project, where pupils were fed a breakfast of toast or beans and toast and then tested on cognitive... view more... (2003-09-30)

Latest MPEG-4 Audio / Video Evaluation Software Available for Download
Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS announces its latest MPEG-4 AV solutions - now available as free evaluation software. At IBC 2004, Fraunhofer IIS will present "DSL-TV", a combination of MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding and the most advanced low bit-rate multi-channel audio coding scheme.   view more (2004-09-08)

Philips and DIMES found the Philips Associated Centre (PACD) at DIMES
Philips and DIMES found the Philips Associated Centre (PACD) at DIMES Towards highly integrated telecommunication function Philips has chosen TU Delft`s Institute for Micro-electronics en Submicron-technology (DIMES) to host a large research programme. The goal of this Philips Associated Centre at Dimes (PACD) is research on the integration of... view more... (2002-01-07)

Horse study is under starter's orders
A LINK between asymmetry in horses, and poor performance and lameness could revolutionise the way they are cared for, as well as change the way they are prepared for racing. "There is widespread public concern regarding the welfare of horses in sport," said Dr Gail Williams, head of the Equine Biomechanics research team. "In a pilot... view more... (1999-01-27)

Twins have similar school performance to single-born children
Twins have similar academic performance to single-born children, finds a large Danish study published online by the BMJ today.   view more (2006-09-29)

Research removes major obstacle from mass production of tiny circuits
As they eliminate tiny air bubbles that form when liquid droplets are molded into intricate circuits, a Princeton-led team is dissolving a sizable obstacle to the mass production of smaller, cheaper microchips.   view more (2007-01-18)

Ensonido Technology: Surround Sound to Go
With the recently introduced MP3 Surround audio format, 5.1-channel material will soon be widely available. Since MP3 Surround files are just slightly bigger than stereo MP3 files, multi-channel sound even with flash MP3 players will become feasible. Together with the new Ensonido technology, surround sound can now be enjoyed over stereo... view more... (2005-03-09)

Brain circuits that control hunger identified
Researchers at UCLA have determined the brain circuits involved in hunger that are influenced by a hormone called leptin. In previous clinical trials, supplementation of leptin, the signaling molecule produced by fat cells, produced moderate weight loss in some obese patients, purportedly by inhibiting hunger and promoting feelings of being full.   view more (2007-10-30)
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