Pediatrics study shows no link between juice and children's weight
Drinking a glass of 100 percent fruit juice has long been thought of as a healthy habit for both adults and children. Recently, however, people have been confused about juice - how much to drink, how much to serve their children - partly because of the natural sweet taste of fruit juice. view more (2006-10-30)
Tattooing improves response to DNA vaccine
A tattoo can be more than just a fashion statement - it has potential medical value, according to an article published in the online open access journal, Genetic Vaccines and Therapy. view more (2008-02-07)
People are more suggestible under laughing gas
The pain-relieving effects of nitrous oxide - laughing gas - may be enhanced by suggestion or hypnosis, according to a new study by UCL (University College London). The study's findings - that people are more suggestible under the gas - mean that dental patients may benefit from being coached to relax while undergoing sedation. view more (2009-01-09)
Hi-tech science kit for schools - Twigg
Education Minister Stephen Twigg today welcomed the donation from The Royal Society of nearly £600k worth of free science and design & technology equipment to secondary schools. The donation is being made in celebration of Planet Science, the Government's initiative to raise the profile of science in schools. It is being supported by the... view more... (2002-10-15)
Children are introduced to sipping and tasting alcohol in the home
Most studies of alcohol use among youth have focused on drinking by children in middle or high school. This study is one of the few to examine the earliest exposure to alcohol - sipping or tasting - in a large community sample of children. Findings indicate that the introduction to alcohol occurs long before adolescence, and it is an experience... view more... (2008-01-04)
Studying glial cells in the roundworm may provide insight into human brain diseases
The key to understanding our brains may lie within a one-millimeter long worm, new research from Rockefeller University indicates. Reporting in the June issue of Developmental Cell, Shai Shaham, Ph.D., and graduate student Elliot Perens use the roundworm, C. elegans, to investigate the mysterious glial cell, which makes up 90 percent of the human... view more... (2005-06-06)
Nonstick chewing gum to become a reality
Easy-to-remove chewing gum is to become a reality, thanks to a major technological break-through. The announcement will be made this week at the BA Festival of Science in York. view more (2007-09-14)
Counting semi-viable bacteria in cheese
The Wageningen researcher Christine Bunthof has developed a direct method for counting bacteria in dairy products. The method not only distinguishes viable and non-viable bacteria but also semi-viable bacteria. These are too weak to divide, but still exhibit activity. The semi-viable bacteria play an important role in cheese ripening and therefore... view more... (2002-05-23)
Improving the creaminess of ice-cream
A research team from CEIT and university staff from TECNUN (Escuela Superior de Ingenieros de la Universidad de Navarra, Basque Country), are investigating the optimum conditions for the crystallisation of ice at the time of its manufacture, with the aim of obtaining ice creams that have a better texture on contact with the palate. This research,... view more... (2003-07-30)
Irritating smells alert special cells, NIH-funded study finds
If you cook, you know. Chop an onion and you risk crying over your cutting board as a burning sensation overwhelms your eyes and nose. Scientists do not know why certain chemical odors, like onion, ammonia and paint thinner, are so highly irritating, but new research in mice has uncovered an unexpected role for specific nasal cavity cells. view more (2008-03-04)
Cooling analgesia harnessed to relieve chronic pain
By experimentally activating a special protein involved in mediating sensations of coolness, researchers have made a breakthrough in understanding how the body's nervous system can be stimulated to relieve chronic pain. view more (2006-08-22)
Lucky squirrels born with 'silver spoon' effect
As the saying goes, some people are born with silver spoons in their mouths. The same goes for at least one species of the animal world, according to research done in part by the University of Alberta. view more (2008-04-07)
Nitric oxide plays a vital role in the formation of long-term memory in snails
Snails can teach us a great deal about how we form memories, according to a group of neuroscientists at the University of Sussex. Research by Dr Ildik'³ Kemenes, Professor Paul Benjamin, Professor Michael O'Shea and colleagues shows that nitric oxide plays a vital role in the formation of long-term memory in snails. This is of crucial importance... view more... (2002-02-18)
Researchers compost old mobile phones & transform them into flowers
Researchers at the University of Warwick's Warwick Manufacturing Group, in conjunction with PVAXX Research & Development Ltd, have devised a novel way to recycle discarded mobile telephones - bury them and watch them transform into the flower of your choice. view more (2004-11-30)
New service to help monitor toxic species in marine waters
University of Liverpool scientists have launched a new website to help environmental agencies and marine industries identify harmful organisms in UK coastal waters. view more (2006-01-25)
New decision software hailed 'internationally leading'
A new computer programme that can help make intelligent judgements is set to advance the way we make decisions. view more (2004-11-23)
Plant a garden to grow your kids' desire for vegetables and fruit, new SLU study suggests
If you are looking for a way to encourage your children eat their fruits and vegetables, search no further than your backyard, suggests new Saint Louis University research. view more (2007-04-20)
The future of engineering is female at the University of Surrey
The University of Surrey was pleased to welcome 52 young scientists to the annual Headstart programme. The week-long, residential, annual programme enables lower-sixth form science students to have an introduction to all the different engineering disciplines as well as a taste of campus life. The 17 young women on the course also acted as mentors... view more... (2004-07-26)
Attitudes to eco-labeling
A great number of people feel a commitment to the environment, but this is not enough for them to choose environmentally labeled goods. Products that are eco-marked are chosen primarily by those who are 'already converted.' On the other hand, negative eco-labeling, which does not exist today, would persuade more consumers across the board to avoid... view more... (2002-11-12)
How does sodium phosphate combined with bisacodyl affect small intestine?
Capsule endoscopy is a well accepted tool for evaluation of small bowel pathologies (e.g., bleeding sources). However, it has some limitations due to restricted recording time and reduced visibility by air and residual material. view more (2008-05-21)
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