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New Kind of Signalling Mechanism in Plant Cells Discovered
Plants possess receptors
which are similar to the
glutamate receptors in the
brain of humans and animals.
Biochemists have discovered
that these receptors do not,
... > full story
Amount of Dust Blown Across the Western U.S. Is Increasing
The amount of dust being
blown across the landscape
has increased over the last
17 years in large swaths of
the West, according to a new
study. ... > full story
Pollution in Northern Hemisphere Helped Cause 1980s African Drought
Air pollution in the
Northern Hemisphere in the
mid-20th century cooled the
upper half of the planet and
pushed rain bands south,
... > full story
Ancient Trapped Water Explains Earth's First Ice Age
Tiny bubbles of water found
in quartz grains in
Australia may hold the key
to understanding what caused
the Earth's first ice age,
say scientists. ... > full story
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People Who Eat Nuts More Than Three Times a Week Have Reduced Risk of Dying from Cancer or Cardiovascular Disease
July 15, 2013 — People who eat nuts, particularly walnuts, are more likely to live longer, finds new research. In a longitudinal study, researchers suggest that those who eat nuts more than three times a week have a ... > full story -
Climate Change Deniers Using Dirty Tricks from 'Tobacco Wars', Expert Says
July 4, 2013 — Fossil fuel companies have been funding smear campaigns that raise doubts about climate change, according to ... > full story -
Twice Weekly Iron Supplementation to Pregnant Women as Effective as a Daily Regime
June 19, 2013 — Daily supplementation of iron tablets to pregnant women does not provide any benefits in birth weight or improved infant growth compared to twice weekly supplementation, according to a new ... > full story -
Vegetable Oil Is Good for You, Experts Say
June 7, 2013 — Since the 1970s, researchers have known that lineolic acid (LA) helps reduce blood cholesterol levels, and for decades, scientists have known that consuming LA can help lower the risk of heart ... > full story -
Drug Resistance May Make Malaria Parasites Vulnerable to Other Substances
June 4, 2013 — Malaria parasites that develop resistance to the most effective class of anti-malarial drugs may become susceptible to other treatments as a result. The discovery could reveal potential new drug ... > full story -
Scientists Develop CO2 Sequestration Technique
May 28, 2013 — Scientists have discovered and demonstrated a new technique to remove and store atmospheric carbon dioxide while generating carbon-negative hydrogen and producing alkalinity, which can be used to ... > full story -
Soda and Illegal Drugs Cause Similar Damage to Teeth: Acids Erode Enamel
May 28, 2013 — Addicted to soda? You may be shocked to learn that drinking large quantities of your favorite carbonated soda could be as damaging to your teeth as methamphetamine and crack cocaine use. The ... > full story -
Charge Your Mobile Phone With Formic Acid?
May 27, 2013 — With the technology of today it is possible to use environmental friendly formic acid in fuel cell powering your mobile phone or laptop. A physicist in Sweden has developed new catalysts to improve ... > full story -
Volcanoes Cause Climate Gas Concentrations to Vary
May 22, 2013 — Trace gases and aerosols are major factors influencing the climate. With the help of highly complex installations, such as MIPAS on board of the ENVISAT satellite, researchers try to better ... > full story -
Vitamin C Does Not Lower Uric Acid Levels in Gout Patients, Study Finds
May 16, 2013 — Despite previous studies touting its benefit in moderating gout risk, new research reveals that vitamin C, also known ascorbic acid, does not reduce uric acid (urate) levels to a clinically ... > full story
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