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Researchers develop drug interface to save lives

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Dec 10, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A drug information interface system developed by two University of Alberta researchers has been shown to help in dealing with visual and motor impairments, which can make sorting, holding and indentifying pills a challenge ...


New climate treaty could put species at risk

Space & Earth / Environment

created Nov 16, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Plans to be discussed at the forthcoming UN climate conference in Copenhagen to cut deforestation in developing countries could save some species from extinction but inadvertently increase the risk to others, scientists believe.


Intensive care units poorly equipped to care for the dying

Medicine & Health / Health

created Oct 05, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Almost half of the patients who die in intensive care units die within 24 hours, but the environment is not equipped to provide good end-of-life care. Most relatives are nevertheless happy with the care given, shows a thesis ...


This photos shows rice growing from bio-engineered soil aimed at enhancing its productivity at a trade show in July 2009

Taiwan scientists identify flood-tolerant gene in rice

Biology / Biotechnology

created Oct 11, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

A Taiwanese scientist has said her research team has found the gene that allows rice to grow under water and believes the breakthrough could help develop other flood-resistant crops.


Why England's soccer team keeps losing on penalties

Why England's soccer team keeps losing on penalties

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Dec 11, 2009 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 3

A new study may explain why the England soccer team keeps losing in penalty shootouts - and could help the team address the problem in time for the World Cup 2010. Research by the University of Exeter shows ...


Ubiquitous health: Enabling telemedicine to cut hospital visits, save money

Technology / Telecom

created Dec 09, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A ubiquitous health monitoring system that automatically alerted the patient's family or physician to problematic changes in the person's vital signs could cut hospital visits and save lives, according to Japanese researchers ...


Researchers customizing electric cars for cost-effective urban commuting

Technology / Energy

created Nov 16, 2009 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (7) | comments 1

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute have converted a 2001 Scion xB into an electric commuter vehicle that will serve as a test bed for a new community-based approach to electric vehicle design, ...


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Tips to keep iPhone battery going strong

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Nov 26, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

In talking with my iPhone-using friends, we often seem to bring up how to squeeze the most life from the iPhone's "nonreplaceable" battery.


A new system preserves the right to privacy in Internet searches

A new system preserves the right to privacy in Internet searches

Technology / Other

created Nov 05, 2009 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

A team of Catalan researchers has developed a protocol to distort the user profile generated by Internet search engines, in such a way that they cannot save the searches undertaken by Internet users and thus ...


Water-saving technology focus of new grant

Space & Earth / Environment

created Dec 04, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Many ornamental nursery growers test to see if their plants need water by sticking a finger in the soil to see if it’s dry. Or, they just water them whether they need it or not. University of Georgia horticulturists ...


Next year, according to the Chinese calendar, is the Year of the Tiger

For the tiger, a year closer to extinction

Biology / Ecology

created Oct 31, 2009 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Next year, according to the Chinese calendar, is the Year of the Tiger but conservationists say the omens are inauspicious for an animal on the brink of extinction.


Sunscreen makes good economic sense

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Nov 30, 2009 | popularity 2.8 / 5 (4) | comments 3

(PhysOrg.com) -- Applying sunscreen on a regular basis not only prevents cancer, but will save the government money.


EU: bluefin tuna catches to be reduced

Biology / Ecology

created Nov 16, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- The EU Commission says over 45 countries who catch tuna have agreed to cut catches of the threatened Atlantic bluefin tuna next year.


Study: Endangered AK beluga whale group declining (AP)

Study: Endangered AK beluga whale group declining

Biology / Ecology

created Oct 07, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(AP) -- A government study found that a group of endangered beluga whales in Alaska is declining, raising concern that bolstered protection for the animals is not coming quickly enough.


UN: $39 billion needed for pneumonia

Medicine & Health / Health

created Nov 02, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- To fight pneumonia, the world's top killer of children, United Nations officials say they need $39 billion (euro26.35 billion) over the next six years.