One of the most interesting discoveries made so far by the Opportunity rover on Mars has been the small round spherules or "blueberries" as they are commonly referred to, covering the ground at the rover's ...

Space & Earth - Space Exploration

Sep 14, 2012 4.3 / 5 (11) 11 |

The spotted wing drosophila fly, which lays its eggs in fruit and makes it unmarketable, could reach record population levels in the Pacific Northwest this year, according to Oregon State University researchers.

Biology - Ecology

Apr 23, 2013 4 / 5 (1) 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- A new University of Georgia study has found that select varieties of sorghum bran have greater antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties than well-known foods such as blueberries and pomegranates.

Medicine & Health - Health

Sep 10, 2010 4.9 / 5 (14) 2 |

(PhysOrg.com) -- Nutritionists have long known that one of Maine’s most prized and prolific natural resources, the wild blueberry, provides health benefits that we’re still just learning about.

Medicine & Health - Health

Jun 24, 2010 4.7 / 5 (3) 3 |

Humans aren't the only species with a sweet tooth. Research from North Carolina State University shows that the invasive spotted-wing vinegar fly (Drosophila suzukii) also prefers sweet, soft fruit – giving us new insigh ...

Biology - Ecology

Mar 15, 2013 not rated yet 0

In evaluating the bioactive compounds of Illinois blueberry and blackberry wines, University of Illinois scientists have found compounds that inhibit enzymes responsible for carbohydrate absorption and assimilation. And that ...

Chemistry - Biochemistry

Aug 20, 2012 5 / 5 (2) 0

(Phys.org)—A tiny fruit fly, native to Asia, has become big trouble for raspberries, strawberries, cherries and blueberries coast to coast in the U.S. So Cornell researchers are zeroing in on ways to combat ...

Biology - Ecology

Jan 07, 2013 5 / 5 (2) 0

A chemical found in blueberry leaves has shown a strong effect in blocking the replication of the Hepatitis C virus, opening up a new avenue for treating chronic HCV infections, which affect 200 million people worldwide and ...

Medicine & Health - Medical research

Aug 07, 2009 5 / 5 (6) 0

The palms that Vietnamese villagers weave into hats, many varieties of lichens that depend on the pristine environment of the Great Smoky Mountains, and small, shrub-like trees that are threatened by development ...

Biology - Plants & Animals

Jun 05, 2012 not rated yet 0

(Phys.org) -- The world often breaks down into numbers and regular patterns that form predictable cycles. And the sooner children can inherently grasp these patterns, the more confident and comfortable they will be with the ...

Other Sciences - Social Sciences

Apr 13, 2012 4.5 / 5 (2) 4

(PhysOrg.com) -- Blueberries are one of our favourite fruits and no wonder—they’re tasty and they’re good for us. They’re rich in antioxidants, substances that can help reduce the natural cell damage in ...

Biology - Biotechnology

Nov 28, 2011 5 / 5 (1) 1

The benefits of blueberry consumption have been demonstrated in several nutrition studies, more specifically the cardio-protective benefits derived from their high polyphenol content. Blueberries have shown potential to have ...

Biology - Cell & Microbiology

Apr 10, 2011 4.7 / 5 (3) 0

The first analysis of the healthful antioxidant content of blueberries that grow wild in Mexico, Central and South America concludes that some of these fruits have even more healthful antioxidants than the blueberries — ...

Chemistry - Other

Apr 27, 2011 3.7 / 5 (3) 0

It is already known that blueberries are rich in antioxidants and vitamins. New research from the Lund University Faculty of Engineering in Sweden shows that blueberry fibre are important and can alleviate and protect against ...

Medicine & Health - Health

Feb 09, 2010 4.1 / 5 (7) 2

Cabernet and chocolate are potent medicine for killing cancer, according to research presented here Wednesday.

Medicine & Health - Cancer

Feb 11, 2010 4.9 / 5 (12) 2