02/09/2009

Boron-based compounds trick a biomedical protein

Chemists and biologists have successfully demonstrated that specially synthesized boron compounds are readily accepted in biologically active enzymes, a move that, they say, is a proof of concept that could lead to new drug ...

Google blames Gmail outage on server maintenance

Internet giant Google has blamed server maintenance for a Gmail outage which left millions of users without the free Web-based email service for more than an hour and a half on Tuesday.

Research recommends compromise when choosing conservation site

A lot of variables come into play when selecting a site for environmental conservation that yields benefits to people nearby such as wildlife needs, species and vegetation uniqueness, and costs to the government or community. ...

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