Researchers at UCLA and New York University have developed a method to detect sequence differences in individual DNA molecules by taking nanoscopic pictures of the molecules themselves.

Nanotechnology - Bio & Medicine

Mar 28, 2012 5 / 5 (2) 0 |

Modern methods for mass production of biological agents and fine chemicals require precise control of pH. However within these systems it is not always possible to use traditional methods for measuring acidity and alkalinity. ...

Biology - Biotechnology

Mar 28, 2012 5 / 5 (1) 0

Responding to the dwindling abundance of Prunus africana in the wild, a tree listed as "vulnerable to extinction" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, a recent study by the World Agroforestry Centre identi ...

Biology - Ecology

Mar 28, 2012 4 / 5 (1) 0

Amid concerns about possible terrorist attacks with nuclear materials, and fresh memories of environmental contamination from the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in Japan, scientists today described ...

Chemistry - Other

Mar 28, 2012 5 / 5 (3) 2

A Lulz Security hacker group that bade farewell to the world last year appeared to make a comeback with a trove of data looted from a dating website for soldiers.

Technology - Internet

Mar 28, 2012 not rated yet 0

Facebook has warned potential investors that a patent lawsuit against the company by Internet pioneer Yahoo! could deliver a significant blow to its business.

Technology - Business

Mar 28, 2012 not rated yet 1

Apple Wednesday offered to refund Australian customers who felt misled by advertising about the 4G capability of its new iPad, which can only access the ultra-fast wireless network in North America.

Electronics - Consumer & Gadgets

Mar 28, 2012 5 / 5 (6) 0