New soil tester to assess earth's healthOctober 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Our planet has a fever. But global warming's effects on farming and water resources is still a mystery.
Philips recalls some automated external defibrillators due to danger of devices not workingSeptember 30th, 2009 Philips recalls some HeartStart defibrillatorsSEATTLE — Philips said Monday it is recalling about 5,400 HeartStart FR2 automated external defibrillators due to a possible memory chip failure that could make the device unable to work properly. The defibrillators are used by trained responders and designated response teams to help treat sudden cardiac arrest.
Amazon expanding its in-house brands by selling electronics accessoriesSeptember 19th, 2009 Amazon widens private labels with electronics gearSAN FRANCISCO — Consumers visit Amazon.com for deals on products from companies ranging from Apple Inc. to Zenith Electronics Corp.
Veterans Affairs Department to routinely offer HIV testingAugust 17th, 2009 Veterans to routinely be offered HIV testsWASHINGTON — The Veterans Affairs Department on Monday began offering routine HIV tests to veterans who receive medical care. Under the new policy, veterans must verbally consent to the test, and they can opt to decline it.
China to select only 'super humans' as future astronautsAugust 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Reports indicate that the Chinese government wants all its future astronauts to be 'super human', in the sense that they should be close to perfection to meet the standards set for the men and women who will lead China into outer space. They have to be scar-free from head to toe, have no history of serious illnesses and be unmarred by bad breath or dental cavities, the reports add.
Nanotube-generated X-rays may revolutionise airport scanners, radiotherapyJuly 29th, 2009 LONDON - In a breakthrough that may revolutionize radiotherapy and airport baggage scanners, scientists have successfully generated X-rays using carbon nanotubes. The new method could allow real-time three-dimensional scanning.
Rare sheep perfect blood donors for diagnosing infectious disease in developing worldJuly 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scientists at the Stanford University School of Medicine say that the hair sheep, a less-hirsute version of the familiar woolly barnyard resident, may be key to better diagnostic tests in developing world. The researchers have found that not only are these ruminants low-maintenance and parasite-resistant, they're also perfect blood donors for the microbiology tests necessary to diagnose infectious disease in the developing world.
Artificial liver, skin, intestine to revolutionise drug trialsJune 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - While animal drug trials have been facing huge criticism from ethical groups, scientists have now created artificial organs like liver, skin, intestine and windpipe that may revolutionise the way new medicines are being tested. Developed by Professor Heike Mertsching of the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB in Stuttgart, in collaboration with Dr.
Novel TB test may provide results quickly, efficientlyMay 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A scientist has developed a new diagnostic test for TB, called Xpert MTB/RIF, which can provide results quickly and efficiently. The test, developed by Dr.
"Self- healing" plastic may facilitate recycling of e-wasteApril 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scientists in The Netherlands are reporting development of a new plastic with a "self-healing polymer" that has potential for use in the first easy-to-recycle computer circuit boards, electrical insulation, and other electronics products that now wind up on society's growing heaps of electronic waste. Antonius Broekhuis and colleagues note in the new study that so-called thermoset plastics are widely used in consumer electronics due to their hardness and heat resistance.
Questions that can diagnose low sexual desire in womenApril 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - It takes only a few simple and quick questions to determine whether a woman has low sexual desire, says a new study. The study enrolled 263 women at 27 centres throughout the US who took the decreased sexual desire screening test and their answers were reviewed with a clinician who was not an expert in female sexual desire.
Slimmer nanorods may revolutionise 3-D computer chip technologyMarch 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scientists have developed a new technique for growing slimmer copper nanorods, a breakthrough that can pave the way for advanced integrated 3-D chip technology. The researchers have found a new method to grow slimmer copper nanorods, which can be used as a low-temperature bonding agent for holding together the layers of next-generation 3-D integrated computer chips.
Harvard scientist fashions cheap, easy-to-use diagnostic testFebruary 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - A Harvard scientist has developed a versatile and low cost test that can detect infectious or chronic diseases with only a tiny sample of urine or blood. George Whitesides, a Harvard University professor, is coupling advanced microfluidics with one of humankind's oldest technologies - paper.
Engineers revolutionise nano-device fabricationFebruary 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Engineers have created a process that may revolutionise the manufacture of nano-devices from computer memory to biomedical sensors by exploiting a novel type of metal. The material can be moulded like plastics to create features at the nano-scale and yet is more durable and stronger than silicon or steel.
'Gifted children also need nurturing and support'January 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - 'Oh, they're smart, they'll do fine on their own', is what is often said about gifted children, but according to experts they require just as much attention and support as other students with physical, behavioural and emotional needs to thrive at school. Steven I. Pfeiffer, a professor at the Florida State University department of educational psychology, works with gifted children and their families in counselling and has been recognised as a leading authority on the subject.
Loading ...