Archive: 01/31/2007
Scientists develop nanoparticles to battle cancer
On a quest to modernize cancer treatment and diagnosis, an MIT professor and her colleagues have created new nanoparticles that mimic blood platelets. The team wants to use these new multifunctional particles to carry out ...
Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine
Jan 31, 2007 |
4.5 / 5 (15) |
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Inexpensive fun fuels text messaging growth
Fun technology coupled with economical pricing fuel young adults' burgeoning use of text messaging, according to new research conducted by the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University.
Jan 31, 2007 |
3 / 5 (1) |
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Natural fibre may take extra pounds away
It sounds almost too good to be true, but Dr. Raylene Reimer, a researcher at the University of Calgary, Faculty of Kinesiology, believes she may have found an important weapon in the war against obesity.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Jan 31, 2007 |
3.6 / 5 (7) |
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Nanostructured composite material may replace depleted uranium
Armor-piercing projectiles made of depleted uranium have caused concern among soldiers storing and using them. Now, scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory are close to developing a new composite with ...
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Jan 31, 2007 |
4.1 / 5 (26) |
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Research cracks puzzle of why the bumble bee can fly so well
New research has cracked the old puzzle of why bees and other insects are so good at flying, paving the way for aircraft just a few centimetres wide to be built.
Jan 31, 2007 |
4.3 / 5 (50) |
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Garlic hope in infection fight
Garlic has been hailed a wonder drug for centuries and has been used to prevent gangrene, treat high blood pressure, ward off common colds and is even believed by some to have cancer-fighting properties.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Jan 31, 2007 |
3.8 / 5 (5) |
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'Misdirected and unreasonable' acts of kindness can have significant consequences
There is a story about a guy who makes a point to be kind to his taxi driver, giving him a sincere thanks and a generous tip. The guy reasons that, if the taxi driver is then inspired to be kind to each of ...
Jan 31, 2007 |
4.2 / 5 (86) |
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