Rare painted Roman-era statute is found
Scientists have found a Roman statue with its colors preserved, detailing for the first time a Roman woman wearing make-up, the London Times reported.
Mar 27, 2006
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New family of biodegradable polymers shows promise for intracellular drug delivery
A newly developed family of biodegradable polymers has shown potential for use in intracellular delivery and sustained release of therapeutic drugs to the acidic environments of tumors, inflammatory tissues and intracellular ...
Mar 27, 2006
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Study offers new recipe for oxygen on icy moons
Some may be surprised to learn that bleach-blondes and the enabler of life elsewhere in our solar system have something in common. And, no, it's not intelligence. It is, in fact, hydrogen peroxide. But how that hydrogen peroxide ...
Mar 27, 2006
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Motorola delivers the power of 3G with E1070 handset
Motorola today unveiled its latest 3G handset, the Motorola E1070. Specially designed to deliver the power of 3G technology, the Motorola E1070 offers extraordinary entertainment, communications and versatility.
Mar 27, 2006
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Avian culling doesn't stop bird flu
At least 29 nations have reported initial cases of avian influenza during the past seven weeks, reflecting the ineffectiveness of bird culling.
Mar 27, 2006
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Oceanographer Sees 'Oceans of Trouble'
Over the past three years, two distinguished panels - the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy and the Pew Oceans Commission - released major reports that found our oceans and coasts in serious trouble. Like the 9/11 Commission, ...
Mar 27, 2006
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Envisat making first direct measurements of ocean surface velocities
For more than a decade space-based radar instruments have been routinely observing ocean surface phenomena including wind, waves, oil slicks, even the eyes of hurricanes. Now – employing the same principle as police speed ...
Mar 27, 2006
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Clues to African archaeology found in lead isotopes
Microscopic specs of lead are offering clues about the enormous cultural changes that swept across northern Africa a thousand years ago. At The University of Arizona in Tucson, a young archaeologist is analyzing lead traces ...
Mar 27, 2006
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Inducing melanoma for cancer vaccine development
Cancer vaccines are being investigated in early-phase clinical trials around the world, with many of those trials recruiting patients with melanoma. Although tumor regressions have been seen in 10% to 20% of patients with ...
Mar 27, 2006
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Briefs: National Semi out with backlight drivers
National Semiconductor Monday unveiled a trio of white light-emitting diode drivers for backlit displays on cell phones and other wireless devices.
Mar 27, 2006
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