Add BrightSurf on Google Email

Science News for July 5, 2008


Topical oral syrup prevents early childhood caries

A recent clinical trial found that xylitol syrup administered daily to toddlers from 6-15 months old significantly reduced tooth decay. The study showed nearly 76% of children in the xylitol group were caries-free, compared to 48% in the control group.

SourceInternational Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research·DateJul 5, 2008

Families with children without a genetic or gestational link to their parents are functioning well

A study of 39 surrogacy families, 43 donor insemination families, and 46 egg donation families found that relationships within these families appear to be well-functioning, with similarities in psychological wellbeing and parent-child relationships compared to naturally conceived families. However, teachers reported slightly higher lev...

SourceEuropean Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology·DateJul 5, 2008

Want to fly? Don't copy the birds and the bees

Researchers find that wing shape and flapping motion are crucial for efficient flight, contradicting the assumption that nature is always efficient. Dr. Jim Usherwood's study suggests that mimicking nature's designs can lead to flawed results, highlighting the importance of understanding aerodynamics in biomimetics.

SourceSociety for Experimental Biology·DateJul 5, 2008
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope combines portable Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with GoTo pointing for outreach nights and field campaigns.