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Freezing kidney tumors is a safe alternative to surgery
Percutaneous cryoablation, a relatively non-invasive technique that destroys tumors by freezing them, is a safe method for treating kidney tumors in selected patients who are not considered candidates for surgery, according to a new study by researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. view more (2006-05-01)
New communications technology is looking good
High-tech is turning to high fashion as devices such as mobile phones and personal organisers are increasingly expected to look good as well as work well. Researchers at the University of York are working on technical solutions for small and increasingly mobile devices. People in today`s fast-moving digital world want to be able to access... view more... (2002-06-17)
Exposed: The film industry's 100-year love affair with Carmen
SHE was the first film 'vamp', has been a black bisexual and a Tom and Jerry cartoon character, appeared in country and western guise, and played for laughs with Charlie Chaplin. For the first time, new research by Newcastle University has uncovered the extent of the film industry's love affair with the wild and passionate Spanish Gypsy girl,... view more... (2002-06-24)
SUVs no safer than passenger cars for children, new study finds
PartNew research from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia shows that children riding in SUVs have similar injury risks to children who ride in passenger cars. view more (2006-01-05)
Even slight holiday weight gain can set stage for obesity, health risks
Although some Americans gain five to seven pounds with a diet of big meals and sweets between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, most people only gain a pound or two during the holidays, according to a UT Southwestern Medical Center registered dietitian. view more (2006-12-13)
Malaria researchers identify new mosquito virus
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health's Malaria Research Institute have identified a previously unknown virus that is infectious to Anopheles gambiae-the mosquito primarily responsible for transmitting malaria. view more (2008-08-22)
Shadow technique improves measurement of micro holes
Sometimes seeing a shadow can be as good or better than seeing the real thing. A new measurement method developed by researchers working at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is a case in point view more (2005-06-02)
Arecibo telescope finds critical ingredients for the soup of life in a galaxy far, far away
Astronomers from Arecibo Observatory radio telescope in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, have detected for the first time the molecules methanimine and hydrogen cyanide - two ingredients that build life-forming amino acids - in a galaxy some 250 million light years away. view more (2008-01-15)
Solar cell manufacturing process examined with a view to increasing cell efficiency
Electricity generated from solar cells is often quoted as being the solution to our climate problems. Unfortunately, this method of energy generation is quite inefficient. Overcoming this inefficiency is key to the widespread commercial acceptance of solar energy. view more (2006-04-03)
Lab-on-chip testing for 'bird flu' developed by Singapore scientists
Researchers at the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN), Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB) and Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS) have successfully developed a miniaturized device that can be used to detect the highly pathogenic avian flu (H5N1) virus. view more (2007-09-25)
Hope Diamond's phosphorescence key to fingerprinting
Shine a white light on the Hope Diamond and it will dazzle you with the brilliance of an amazing blue diamond. Shine an ultraviolet light on the Hope Diamond and the gem will glow red-orange for about five minutes. view more (2008-01-08)
Nanocups brim with potential
Researchers at Rice University have created a metamaterial that could light the way toward high-powered optics, ultra-efficient solar cells and even cloaking devices. view more (2009-03-16)
Irrational exuberance behind recent stock gains, says UAB finance expert
A second straight week of stronger-than-expected third quarter earnings from a broad cross section of U.S. industries has held the nation's Dow Jones Industrial Average above the psychological benchmark of 10,000 points for the week of Oct. 19, but the climb isn't likely to last, says a finance expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham... view more... (2009-10-22)
New cell division mechanism discovered
A novel cell division mechanism has been discovered in a microorganism that thrives in hot acid. The finding may also result in insights into key processes in human cells, and in a better understanding of the main evolutionary lineages of life on Earth. view more (2008-10-28)
Further evidence that genetics has a role in determining sexual orientation in men
Is sexual orientation something people are born with - like the colour of their skin and eyes - or a matter of choice" view more (2007-11-08)
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