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An inexpensive 'dipstick' test for pesticides in foods

An inexpensive 'dipstick' test for pesticides in foods

Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry

created Nov 04, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Scientists in Canada are reporting the development of a fast, inexpensive "dipstick" test to identify small amounts of pesticides that may exist in foods and beverages. Their paper-strip test is more practical ...


Postmortem genetic tests after sudden death may provide less expensive way to identify risk

Medicine & Health / Research

created Nov 15, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Targeted postmortem testing to identify genetic mutations associated with sudden unexplained death (SUD) is an effective and less expensive way to determine risk to relatives than comprehensive cardiac testing of first degree ...


Powerful pumpkins, super squash

Powerful pumpkins, super squash

Biology / Other

created Nov 04, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Carotenoids, the family of yellow to red pigments responsible for the striking orange hues of pumpkins and the familiar red color of vine-ripe tomatoes, play an important role in human health by acting as ...


Targeted breast ultrasound can reduce biopsies for women under 40

Medicine & Health / Cancer

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

Targeted breast ultrasound of suspicious areas of the breast, including lumps, is a safe, reliable and cost-effective alternative to invasive biopsies for women under age 40, according to the findings of two studies presented ...


Creating 3D models with a simple webcam

Creating 3D models with a simple webcam (w/ Video)

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Nov 11, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (25) | comments 6

(PhysOrg.com) -- Constructing virtual 3D models usually requires heavy and expensive equipment, or takes lengthy amounts of time. A group of researchers at the University of Cambridge, Qi Pan, Dr Gerhard Reitmayr ...


Google said it will let publishers set a limit on the number of articles people can read for free

Google to let publishers limit free website access (Update)

Technology / Internet

created Dec 02, 2009 | popularity 3.2 / 5 (6) | comments 3

Google, under fire from Rupert Murdoch and some other newspaper owners, said it will let publishers set a limit on the number of articles people can read for free through its search engine.


Brandeis studies evaluate visionary approach to improving eyesight

Medicine & Health / Diseases

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

Joseph Balboni loves sports. An avid tennis player and golfer, as well as baseball fan, the 46-year-old insurance agent became increasingly frustrated over time as his eyesight dimmed due to keratoconus, a degenerative eye ...


Sponges against cancer

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Nov 20, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Deep under the sea, there's a battle of life and death going on, with no holds barred. Sponges and other marine animals which cannot move around might seem to be defenceless against predators. Yet nothing is further from ...


This smart wheelchair has laser vision

This smart wheelchair has laser vision

Technology / Engineering

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

(PhysOrg.com) -- Disability, John Spletzer believes, should no longer pose any obstacle to mobility. A blind person may not be able to see or a paraplegic to walk, but each can access the technology available ...


Gene Therapy Hastens Healing Process in Chronic Leg Ulcers

Medicine & Health / Research

created 11 hours ago | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Chronic wounds, including venous leg ulcers which are caused by poor circulation in the veins of the legs, are difficult and expensive to treat. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine ...



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