http://www.physorg.com/ en-us Physorg.com internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. (PhysOrg.com) -- Research scientists in California and elsewhere are deliberately setting out to compromise the mobile phone system used by around three billion people. The system uses Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) encryption technology to prevent eavesdropping. http://www.physorg.com/news179479214.html Technology Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:50:01 EST news179479214 (AP) -- Ben Alexander spent nearly every waking minute playing the video game "World of Warcraft." As a result, he flunked out of the University of Iowa. http://www.physorg.com/news171210068.html Technology Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:21:36 EST news171210068 When Frank McKinney began therapy at Dr. Lumy Sawaki's lab, his right arm was bent permanently to his chest and his fingers stayed perpetually clenched. http://www.physorg.com/news170530973.html Medicine & Health Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:50:01 EST news170530973 The halls of the US Congress are alive with the sounds of Twitter. Members of the Senate and House of Representatives -- or their aides -- are tapping out dozens of the micro messages a day on cellphones and computers from offices, committee meetings and even the floor of the legislature. http://www.physorg.com/news155191526.html Technology Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:45:51 EST news155191526 A regular high-intensity, three-minute workout has a significant effect on the body`s ability to process sugars. Research published in the open access journal BMC Endocrine Disorders shows that a brief but intense exercise session every couple of days may be the best way to cut the risk of diabetes. http://www.physorg.com/news152344736.html Medicine & Health Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:59:27 EST news152344736 (PhysOrg.com) -- Does driving at night affect the risk of accidents? Drowsiness resulting from a lack of sleep is a recognized risk factor which causes traffic accidents. But what happens if drivers combine extended driving and sleep deprivation? A study carried out by researchers from CNRS, Inrets, the University of Bordeaux and the University of Stockholm has shown that fatigue connected to the duration of driving very significantly increases the risk of accidents at night. http://www.physorg.com/news144508722.html Medicine & Health Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:18:42 EST news144508722 A new study from researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University sheds light on why smokers' intentions to quit "cold turkey" often fizzle out within days or even hours. http://www.physorg.com/news138979386.html Medicine & Health Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:23:06 EST news138979386