technology Technology Exotic atoms hold clues to unsolved physics puzzle at the dawn of the universe 18 May 2013 New study assesses glacier contributions to sea level rise 18 May 2013 Putting the brakes on Parkinson's 18 May 2013 Skin cancer linked to reduced risk for Alzheimer's 18 May 2013 Yale Cancer Center carves new path in immunotherapy 18 May 2013 Indian students win $60,000 top prize at Dell Social Innovation Challenge 2013 18 May 2013 First, carbon footprints… now you can calculate your ‘nitrogen footprint’ 17 May 2013 Breathing auto emissions turns HDL cholesterol from 'good' to 'bad' 17 May 2013 Stanford engineers monitor heart health using paper-thin flexible 'skin' 17 May 2013 Antibody evolution could guide HIV vaccine development 17 May 2013 Nanotechnology could help fight diabetes 17 May 2013 Scientists find clues to stem cells producing different kinds of cells 17 May 2013 Belt that warns of epileptic seizures 16 May 2013 Vaccine reduces pneumococcal disease but not bacterial population 16 May 2013 Researchers transform biological cells into living calculators. 16 May 2013 Robots able to reach through clutter with whole-arm tactile sensing 16 May 2013 Using cattail for insulation 16 May 2013 Receptor proteins may hold clues to antibiotic resistance in MRSA bacteria 16 May 2013 Einstein’s theory helps scientists discover exoplanet 16 May 2013 Researchers develop way to enrich foods with omega-3 fatty acids 15 May 2013 New biomass-to-fuel process process developed 15 May 2013 Body fat hardens arteries after middle age 15 May 2013 First indigenous Indian rotavirus vaccine unveiled 14 May 2013 New production technique improves OLED radiance, cuts cost 14 May 2013 Non-inherited mutations account for many heart defects 14 May 2013 Biomaterial shows promise for Type 1 diabetes treatment 14 May 2013 Marriage before 18 leads to higher maternal, infant mortality: study 14 May 2013 Tumour-activated protein promotes cancer spread 14 May 2013 UK researchers develop new `superwheat’ 13 May 2013 Gloves that warn of toxic substance in the air 11 May 2013 Scientists develop device for portable, ultra-precise clocks and quantum sensors 11 May 2013 Major role for social media, mobile phones in UKs new disease control system 11 May 2013 Research to let vehicles, robots collaborate with humans 11 May 2013 Building protocells from inorganic nanoparticles 11 May 2013 Discovery may help prevent chemotherapy-induced anaemia 11 May 2013 Japanese firm develops robots that warn of bad body odour and smelly feet 10 May 2013 Scientists provide insight into a molecule involved in cancer, birth defects 10 May 2013 Scientists build material that mimics squid beak that may lead to better implants 10 May 2013 Quality control in the manufacturing cycle 10 May 2013 Hypothalamus may hold key to ageing 10 May 2013 DARPA awards $6 mn to develop nanotech therapies for traumatic brain injuries 10 May 2013 Pedestrian power: students engineer electricity-generating shoes 09 May 2013 How would you like your assistant - human or robotic? 09 May 2013 Food commercials excite teen brains more than mobile plans, cars 09 May 2013 AEC building infrastructure for Rs1,500-cr Neutrino Observatory project 08 May 2013 A text message a day keeps asthma attack away 08 May 2013 The fluorescent future of solar cells 08 May 2013 ‘Going negative’ pays for nanotubes 08 May 2013 Laser, instead of drill, for brain surgery developed 08 May 2013 Controlled cellular sabotage 08 May 2013 New material for Co2 capture discovered 08 May 2013 European Space Agency’s Biomass to “weigh” the earths’ forests 08 May 2013 Peach genome offers insights into breeding strategies for biofuel crops 06 May 2013 Scientists discover one gene is necessary for mice to avoid predators 06 May 2013 Better designs seek to boost performance of microelectronics 06 May 2013 Seahorse’s armour gives engineers insight into robotics designs 04 May 2013 Solar powered plane starts trans-American flight 03 May 2013 Harvard team develops robotic insect - Robobee 03 May 2013 Software that exposes credit card fraudsters 03 May 2013 Growing new arteries, bypassing blocked ones 03 May 2013 Decoded: molecular messages that tell prostate, breast cancers to spread 03 May 2013 Mystery disease solved by gene experts 03 May 2013 Biologists produce rainbow-coloured algae 02 May 2013 New plant protein discoveries could ease global food and fuel demands 02 May 2013 Battery low? Give your mobile some water 30 April 2013 Three-dimensional monitoring of high-speed fabrication 30 April 2013 Imaging and modelling the brain to help earlier dementia diagnosis 30 April 2013 Secrets of bacterial slime revealed 30 April 2013 Shape-shifting mobile devices 29 April 2013 Tata Industries to help Tel Aviv University commercialise new technologies 29 April 2013 Trainee docs spend inadequate time at patient bedsides: study 29 April 2013 Sugary soft drinks linked to type 2 diabetes risk 29 April 2013 Ancient reservoir holds clues to help climate change technology 29 April 2013 Laser-based material processing to aid certainty in production 29 April 2013 Fingerprinting malaria parasite drug resistance 29 April 2013 Continuous monitoring of UV exposure to monitor coatings 27 April 2013 A different view of cancer cells 27 April 2013 Piezoelectric “Taxels” convert motion to electronic signals for tactile imaging 27 April 2013 Scientists show the positive side of steroids 27 April 2013 Social gaming increases physical activity 27 April 2013 Drive technology moving towards electric future 26 April 2013 Wind power - even without the wind 26 April 2013 Autism risk spotted at birth in abnormal placentas 26 April 2013 First lab-on-chip to detect multiple tropical infections launched 26 April 2013 Boosting the powers of genomic science 26 April 2013 A blueprint for reversible wrinkling in composite materials 25 April 2013 Scientists reveal natural process that blocks viruses from entering the body 25 April 2013 Air pollution linked to hardening of the arteries 25 April 2013 Scanning the human barcode: DNA tests aid faster diagnosis 25 April 2013 Quest for edible malarial vaccine leads to other potential medical uses for algae 25 April 2013 Researchers develop sensor system to study effects of explosions on soldiers 24 April 2013 Miracle metal copper takes on the superbugs 24 April 2013 Scientists produce perfect diesel substitute from bacteria 24 April 2013 Bugs produce diesel on demand 24 April 2013 Researchers capture waste heat, use it to power devices 23 April 2013 Battling with bugs to prevent antibiotic resistance 23 April 2013 Natural gas power plants receive a solar booster shot 23 April 2013 Random walks on DNA 23 April 2013 Genetics defines a distinct liver disease 22 April 2013 Discovery of new genes will help childhood arthritis treatment 22 April 2013 Wireless "smart skin" sensors could provide remote monitoring of infrastructure 22 April 2013 New technique could enable a major boost in solar-cell efficiency 22 April 2013 Building quantum states with individual silicon atoms 22 April 2013 Analysing meningitis genes to identify new treatments 20 April 2013 Nanoscopic cages for big applications 20 April 2013 3D printer can build synthetic tissues 20 April 2013 Dementia linked to chronic stress 20 April 2013 An aircraft made entirely by a 3D printer takes flight 19 April 2013 Quantum cryptography: secure communications using better single-photon emitter 18 April 2013 Modified bacteria could be used in vaccines 18 April 2013 Cyber Research Institute launched to curb cyber threats to the UK 18 April 2013 Discovery may help prevent HIV 18 April 2013 After Dolly, Roslin researchers create GM-modified piglet 17 April 2013 Decoding the structure of bone 17 April 2013 Pig disease that costs millions is target of genetic study 17 April 2013 New software could alleviate wireless traffic 16 April 2013 Traces of 'relic venom' in python bites misguide diagnosis 16 April 2013 Nanosponges soak up toxins released by bacterial infections and venom 16 April 2013 Medical breakthrough: test-tube kidney works in rats 15 April 2013 Bose-Einstein condensates evaluated for communicating among Quantum computers 15 April 2013 The power of peptides 15 April 2013 Brain scans reveal first objective measure of physical pain 15 April 2013 A new protein target for controlling diabetes 15 April 2013 New type of solar structure cools buildings in full sunlight 15 April 2013 Some types of papilloma virus might prevent cervical cancer 10 April 2013 Patterning graphene with DNA 10 April 2013 'Sonic lasso' catches cells 10 April 2013 Fighting listeria and other food-borne illnesses with nanobiotechnology 10 April 2013 Controlled surface diffusion may help define shapes of catalytic nanoparticles 10 April 2013 Imaging methodology reveals atomic details not seen before 09 April 2013 Protein that takes care of our DNA is critical to leukaemia cell survival 09 April 2013 Fuel from algae comes closer to commercialisation 09 April 2013 ‘Diseases of affluence’ spreading to poorer countries 09 April 2013 New implants help regain proper hearing 08 April 2013 Microscopy uncovers "dancing" silicon atoms in graphene 08 April 2013 Bird flu mutation study offers vaccine clue 08 April 2013 Researchers develop world’s smallest antenna 08 April 2013 Gordon supercomputer crunches Large Hadron data 08 April 2013 UCLA brain-imaging tool and stroke risk test help identify cognitive decline early 08 April 2013 The curse of Tutankhamen: how a modern myth was born 06 April 2013 White blood cell enzyme contributes to inflammation and obesity 06 April 2013 Embedding photovoltaic modules more quickly 06 April 2013 Breakthrough in neuroscience could help re-wire appetite control 06 April 2013 New tool promises private photo sharing 06 April 2013 Cancer biologists find DNA-damaging toxins in common plant-based foods 06 April 2013 Astellas in oncology antibody drug pact with Ambrx 05 April 2013 Researchers working on new 3-D chip cooling technology 05 April 2013 A longer life for lithium-sulfur batteries 05 April 2013 A new understanding of metallic glass 05 April 2013 Stem cells enable personalised treatment for bleeding disorder 05 April 2013 Newly identified tumour suppressor provides therapeutic target for prostate cancer 03 April 2013 Long predicted atomic collapse state observed in graphene 02 April 2013 Smoke-free workplaces linked to smoke-free homes in India 02 April 2013 Organisation trumps size in primate brain evolution 02 April 2013 Overweight, obese women at higher risk of adverse neonatal and maternal outcomes 02 April 2013 Another step toward quantum computers: using photons for memory 02 April 2013 Study: ‘Waste heat’ may economize CO2 capture 01 April 2013 New insulating plaster for Bamberg’s old town 01 April 2013 Watching fluid flow at nanometer scales 01 April 2013 Aerial drones could become part of daily lives 30 March 2013 New nanotechnology research study turns brain tumours blue 30 March 2013 Researchers unravel molecular roots of Down syndrome 30 March 2013 Even graphene has weak spots 30 March 2013 Harvesting unused energy with flat thermoelectrics 30 March 2013 Lung cancer study takes page from Google's Playbook 30 March 2013 Govt to notify transfer pricing norms for R&D centres 28 March 2013 Einstein study reveals new approach for stopping herpes infections 28 March 2013 How hard is it to 'de-anonymize' cellphone data? 28 March 2013 Device keeps human liver alive outside body 28 March 2013 Trees used to create recyclable, efficient solar cell 28 March 2013 Erasing electronic footprints 26 March 2013 New solar-cell design based on dots and wires 26 March 2013 Hunger-spiking neurons could help control autoimmune diseases 26 March 2013 Molecule's structure reveals new therapeutic opportunities for rare diabetes 26 March 2013 Serotonin receptors can shape drug effects from LSD to migraine medication 26 March 2013 Researchers make breakthrough in race to create 'bio-batteries' 26 March 2013 Breakthrough in race to create 'bio-batteries' 26 March 2013 Anti-nausea drug kills brain tumour cells 25 March 2013 Compact radar takes an inside view 25 March 2013 Improving technologies to reduce engine vibrations 25 March 2013 Errors reducing the effectiveness of anti-D injections in pregnant women 25 March 2013 How some prostate tumours resist treatment -- and how it might be fixed 25 March 2013 Study offers new way to discover HIV vaccine targets 23 March 2013 World’s biggest study of food allergies gets underway 23 March 2013 "Terradynamics" to aid designers predict how legged robots will move on granular media 23 March 2013 Low-cost ‘cooling cure could avert brain damage in oxygen-starved babies 23 March 2013 Research on wind turbines to reduce maintenance downtimes 22 March 2013 Study underlines potential of new technology to diagnose disease 22 March 2013 Men more likely than women to commit scientific fraud 22 March 2013 Teaming up with robots 22 March 2013 Researchers spot molecular control switch for preterm lung disorders 22 March 2013 Biodiversity does not reduce transmission of disease from animals to humans, Stanford researchers find 22 March 2013 Researchers create tomatoes that mimic actions of good cholesterol 22 March 2013 Pixels guide the way for visually impaired 21 March 2013 Measuring mercury: common test may overestimate exposure from dental amalgam fillings 21 March 2013 Robots to spur economy, improve quality of life, keep responders safe 21 March 2013 Fundamental discovery reveals how fat is stored in cells 20 March 2013 Research explores road signs on the intracellular highway 20 March 2013 Fujitsu unveils software to check pulse rate though smartphone camera 19 March 2013 Scientists identify 'clean-up' snafu that kills brain cells in Parkinson's disease 19 March 2013 Widespread “test-and-treat” HIV policies could increase dangerous drug resistance 19 March 2013 Breaking down the Parkinson’s pathway 18 March 2013 Study finds white blood cells control red blood cell levels 18 March 2013 Breakthrough in electricity storage: New large and powerful redox flow battery 16 March 2013 Researchers divide enzyme to conquer genetic puzzle 16 March 2013 Neural “synchrony” may be key to understanding how the human brain perceives 16 March 2013 Predicted state of atomic collapse seen for first time 16 March 2013 Brain aneurysm treatment used to stop irregular heart rhythms 15 March 2013 Gene Mutations implicated in a number of neurodegenerative diseases 15 March 2013 A 'purpose in life' lowers risk of stroke for older adults 15 March 2013 Nine-month infants display people prejudices 15 March 2013 After another near miss, Stanford professor wants to find asteroids that threaten Earth 15 March 2013 CERN researchers say new particle discovered is Higgs boson 14 March 2013 Neanderthals' large eyes led to their demise: Study 14 March 2013 Neanderthal brains focussed on vision and movement leaving less room for social networking 14 March 2013 Can fat fight brain cancer? 14 March 2013 Less sleep leads to eating more, weight gain: study 14 March 2013 Mummy CT scans shed new light on reasons for atherosclerosis 14 March 2013 Japan becomes first country to extract iced 'gas' 13 March 2013 Making cloud computing more efficient 13 March 2013 Protein abundant in cancerous cells causes DNA ‘supercoiling’ 13 March 2013 Green tea extract interferes with the formation of amyloid plaques in Alzheimer's disease 13 March 2013 New opportunities for 3D technology in medicine 13 March 2013 Scientists calculate carbon footprint of grid-scale battery technologies 12 March 2013 Alzheimer's risk gene discovered using imaging method that screens brain's connections 12 March 2013 Promiscuous enzymes may be recruited to aid industry, medical fields 11 March 2013 Insect cyborgs may become first responders to search, monitor hazardous environs 11 March 2013 Dual systems key to keeping chromosomes intact 11 March 2013 Binge drinking and your brain: Raising risk of dependence 11 March 2013 Chicken could help fight cancer 11 March 2013 Flip of a single molecular switch makes an old brain young 11 March 2013 ‘Shelf life’ of blood? Shorter than we think 09 March 2013 New material could improve ultrasound technology 08 March 2013 A stroke or benign dizziness? A simple bedside test can tell 08 March 2013 Yale researchers identify salt as a trigger of autoimmune diseases 08 March 2013 Modified bacteria turn waste into fat for fuel 07 March 2013 Amputee phantom pain linked to brain retaining picture of missing limb 07 March 2013 Non-glaring photovoltaic installations 06 March 2013 Scientists find surprising new influence on cancer genes 06 March 2013 Nanogels offer new way to attack lupus 06 March 2013 A turf battle in the retina helps internal clocks see the light 06 March 2013 How the brain loses and regains consciousness 06 March 2013 Neutron scattering technique provides new data on adsorption of ions in microporous materials 05 March 2013 Could a common blood pressure drug slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s? 05 March 2013 Pixels guide the way for visually impaired 05 March 2013 MIT researchers develop solar-to-fuel roadmap for crystalline silicon 05 March 2013 Heating with powder and plastic wastes 05 March 2013 New tool in the fight against tropical diseases 05 March 2013 Born with HIV, child cured in the US 04 March 2013 UK commits £88 mn for the world’s largest telescope 04 March 2013 Researchers experiment with shape-changing GHOSTS to change the face of digital display units 04 March 2013 Researchers convert seaweed into insulation material 04 March 2013 Scientists unlock the why and how of an age-old treatment 04 March 2013 Lessons from cockroaches could improve robotics 04 March 2013 Seven genetic risk factors found to be associated with common eye disorder 04 March 2013 Bowel cancers reshuffle their genetic pack to cheat treatment 02 March 2013 ORNL begins implementation of new californium-252 production contract 02 March 2013 A better bone marrow transplant: preventing graft-versus-host disease 02 March 2013 Tuned coatings ensure cleanliness 02 March 2013 Chemists find help from nature in fighting cancer 02 March 2013 Fujitsu unveils futuristic walking cane for the elderly 01 March 2013 Biometric traces enable bank cards identify cardholders 01 March 2013 Locust-inspired vision for car sensors 01 March 2013 Yale study reveals origins of body fat 01 March 2013 New tool in the fight against tropical diseases 01 March 2013 Researchers refine 'NanoVelcro' device to grab single cancer cells from blood 27 February 2013 Researchers develop new method of controlling tiny devices 27 February 2013 Taking the gamble out of DNA sequencing 27 February 2013 Psychogenic diseases linked to abnormal brain activity 27 February 2013 Exposure to antiepileptic drug in womb linked to autism risk 26 February 2013 Researchers to pinpoint genetic causes of osteoarthritis 26 February 2013 Prevent security technologies from abusing human rights: Flemish Peace Institute 26 February 2013 Researchers identify life’s tiniest architects 26 February 2013 Taiwanese company unveils prototype of futuristic transparent smartphone 25 February 2013 Study finds ‘Internet addicts’ can suffer withdrawal symptoms similar to substance abusers 25 February 2013 Stanford scientists fit light-emitting bioprobe in a single cell 25 February 2013 How human language could have evolved from birdsong 25 February 2013 Explosives vapour detection technology: the new “sniff test” 25 February 2013 Researchers study adhesion system of remora fish to create bio-inspired adhesive 23 February 2013 Synthetic molecule first electricity-making catalyst to use iron to split hydrogen gas 23 February 2013 Smart agriculture 23 February 2013 Stanford researchers develop tool for reading the minds of mice 22 February 2013 Human cognition depends upon slow-firing neurons, Yale researchers find 22 February 2013 New technique scales up graphene micro-supercapacitor production 22 February 2013 Molecular basis found for tissue specific immune regulation in eye and kidney 21 February 2013 MIT researchers build Quad HD TV chip 21 February 2013 New therapeutics that could accelerate wound healing 21 February 2013 Scientists explore new ways to remove atmospheric CO2 20 February 2013 Analysis links ozone levels, cardiac arrest 20 February 2013 Minimally invasive test provides best alternative to colonoscopy 20 February 2013 Yeast research takes a step toward production of alternatives to gasoline 20 February 2013 Stress at work very unlikely to cause cancer 19 February 2013 Beefing up public-key encryption 19 February 2013 Scientists create MRI for nanoscale imaging 19 February 2013 Designer blood clots: artificial platelets could treat battlefield injuries 16 February 2013 Researchers find genetic key to preventing spine tumours 16 February 2013 New technique developed to separate complex molecular mixtures 16 February 2013 Smoking intensity and cancer markers predict seriousness of bladder cancer 16 February 2013 SatNav to ease congestion in cities 16 February 2013 Shamoon’ computer virus attack marked new height in international cyber conflict 15 February 2013 Not all fat is packaged the same way, Yale researchers find 15 February 2013 Scientists design mouse with more human-like immune response 15 February 2013 Sticky cells: cyclic mechanical reinforcement extends longevity of bonds between cells 15 February 2013 Certain contraceptives may pose risk of Type 2 diabetes for obese women 15 February 2013 A taste of the graphene sandwich 14 February 2013 Scientists find calcium is the initial trigger in our immune response to healing 14 February 2013 Genetic variation doubles risk of aortic valve calcification 14 February 2013 USC scientists turn off the ability to feel cold 14 February 2013 Cheap, long-life lithium-ion battery developed 14 February 2013 Solar cell fabrication is simplified by spray painting 13 February 2013 A cooler way to protect silicon surfaces 13 February 2013 Nature methods study: using light to control cell clustering 13 February 2013 Scientists revisit biochemical basis for depression 13 February 2013 Newly identified natural protein blocks HIV, other deadly viruses 12 February 2013 Diabetes distresses bone marrow stem cells by damaging their microenvironment 12 February 2013 Combining synthetic, natural toxins could disarm cancer, drug-resistant bacteria 12 February 2013 Humans, robots work better together following cross-training 12 February 2013 Scientists discover how chromosomes keep their loose ends loose 11 February 2013 Routes towards defect-free graphene 11 February 2013 24 new genes for nearsightedness identified 11 February 2013 Two drugs better than one to treat most deadly skin cancer 11 February 2013 Engineers design new synthetic biology circuits that combine memory, logic 11 February 2013 Researchers develop technology to create artificial lung 11 February 2013 Scientists develop compound that protects heart cells during and after attack 09 February 2013 Scientists use genes to transform inorganic into organic mercury 09 February 2013 Instrument handle with integrated electronics facilitates surgical procedures 09 February 2013 Poorer lung cancer patients less likely to receive treatment than wealtheir patients 09 February 2013 For drug makers, new 3-D control opens wealth of options 09 February 2013 Bringing a new perspective to infectious disease 08 February 2013 Maintaining quality control by simply pointing a finger 08 February 2013 Bionic man on display at London's Science Museum 07 February 2013 Air pollution results in mothers having smaller babies 07 February 2013 Yale researchers spot attention deficits in babies who later develop autism 07 February 2013 Solutions to global food security to come from innovations in soil technology 07 February 2013 Technology reutilisation helps optimise energy in super markets 07 February 2013 Researchers improve quantum-dot performance 06 February 2013 Patient's own breast cancer stem cells as treatment 06 February 2013 Vitamin D, omega-3 may help clear amyloid plaques found in Alzheimer's 06 February 2013 New material helps troops keep cool while using less fuel 06 February 2013 Study finds how bacteria detect and ingest new DNA 06 February 2013 New purification technique reduces cost of oilwell water cleanup 06 February 2013 Some cancer mutations slow tumour growth 05 February 2013 Scientists develop formula for a biologically effective perfume 05 February 2013 IBM’s Watson to join research team at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 04 February 2013 Social media to help spread awareness of arthritis in children 04 February 2013 INDOX expansion boosts cancer research across India 04 February 2013 Skeletal remains of King Richard III identified 04 February 2013 Even adaptable viruses have trouble surviving erratic temperatures 04 February 2013 The armchair as a fitness trainer 04 February 2013 Flat boron by the numbers 02 February 2013 Conventional wisdom on how stress-response protein works countered 02 February 2013 Faster video streaming for the smartphones and tablet era 02 February 2013 Toward practical compressed sensing 02 February 2013 'Psychic cells': scientists discover cells can communicate through physical barriers 02 February 2013 Discovery in synthetic biology a step closer to new industrial revolution 01 February 2013 Scientists uncover a previously unknown mechanism of memory formation 01 February 2013 Creating safe glass facades 01 February 2013 Tiny lights could spark communications revolution 01 February 2013 Brain cells shape temperature preferences 31 January 2013 Genetic variant is associated with severe flu in the Chinese population 31 January 2013 'Zoomable' map of poplar proteins offers new view of bioenergy crop 30 January 2013 Bio-inspired fibres change colour when stretched 30 January 2013 'Rhythm' of protein folding encoded in RNA, Stanford biologists find 30 January 2013 Cells ‘flock’ to heal wounds 30 January 2013 CSIR arm in pact with Royal Society of Chemistry for novel drug development 29 January 2013 Genetic landscape of common brain tumours holds key to personalized treatment 29 January 2013 Researchers find genes behind aggressive endometrial cancer 29 January 2013 New technology enables record-setting performance with iron-based superconducting wires 29 January 2013 Cardiac development needs more than protein-coding genes 29 January 2013 Maglev tissues could speed toxicity tests 29 January 2013 Researchers link social media postings to possible mental illness 28 January 2013 Helping healthy cells could be key to fighting leukaemia 28 January 2013 Scientific research reveals future secrets of global warming 28 January 2013 Cross-arms could speed up connection of new electricity supplies 28 January 2013 Researchers create fine patterns that combine single-atom-thick graphene, boron nitride 28 January 2013 A safer way to vaccinate 28 January 2013 Putting the squeeze on cells 25 January 2013 At least one in five were infected in flu pandemic, international study suggests 25 January 2013 Low Vitamin D levels linked to high risk of premenopausal breast cancer 25 January 2013 ORNL research paves way for larger, safer lithium ion batteries 24 January 2013 Storing data in individual molecules 24 January 2013 Role of mutated genes in development of schizophrenia 24 January 2013 Structure of protein essential for quality control, nerve function discovered 24 January 2013 How cells know when it’s time to eat themselves 23 January 2013 New treatment could combat deadly chemical agents 23 January 2013 Search For Alzheimer’s cure at Manchester Science Park 22 January 2013 Cancer cell metabolism yields new insights on Leukemia 22 January 2013 Chemistry resolves toxic concerns about carbon nanotubes 22 January 2013 Wind in the willows boosts biofuel production 22 January 2013 Rare earth oxides make lasting water-repellent surfaces 22 January 2013 Smoke-free law linked to large fall in child asthma hospital admissions 21 January 2013 Weight loss helps to oust worms 18 January 2013 Scientists seek out cancer cells hiding from treatment 18 January 2013 Early treatment for HIV slows damage to immune system 17 January 2013 Fraunhofer shows bio-tiles and heat-resistant biopolymers 17 January 2013 Aerial platform supports development of lightweight sensors for UAVs 17 January 2013 Surgical-site infections may icrease risk of deadly blood clots after colorectal surgery 16 January 2013 Virtual heart sheds new light on heart defect 16 January 2013 Study shows that space travel is harmful to the brain 16 January 2013 Study finds a new culprit for epileptic seizures 16 January 2013 Graphene plasmonics beats the drug cheats 15 January 2013 Study quantifies the size of holes antibacterials create in cell walls to kill bacteria 15 January 2013 Particles of crystalline quartz wear away teeth 15 January 2013 Early discovery of Parkinson's could lead to earlier diagnosis 15 January 2013 Astronomers identify largest structure in the universe 14 January 2013 US energy department sets up new facility for ocean power development 14 January 2013 The secrets of a tadpole's tail and the implications for human healing 14 January 2013 Tiny tools help advance medical discoveries 14 January 2013 Physicists create 'recipe book' for building new materials 12 January 2013 Not just fast foods, DNA also to blame for expanding waistlines 12 January 2013 Major new clinical trial to improve treatment for leukaemia patients 12 January 2013 New qubit control bodes well for future of quantum computing 12 January 2013 Technology that enables home physiotherapy 12 January 2013 Scientists invent new methods to develop complex natural steroids 12 January 2013 Molecular machine could hold key to more efficient manufacturing 12 January 2013 New material harvests energy from water vapour 11 January 2013 Finding cancer culprits' fingerprints 11 January 2013 New study defines long-sought structure of protein necessary for cell-cell interaction 11 January 2013 New nanotech fibre: Robust handling, shocking performance 11 January 2013 First image of insulin ‘docking’ could lead to better diabetes treatments 11 January 2013 Study quantifies the size of holes anti-bacterials create in cell walls to kill bacteria 10 January 2013 Graphene oxide soaks up radioactive waste 10 January 2013 Chips that can steer light 10 January 2013 How malaria evades the body’s immune response 10 January 2013 DNA pioneer James Watson slams cancer research establishment 09 January 2013 Spear phishing: researchers work to counter email attacks that gain recipients’ trust 09 January 2013 How to stop leaks — the way blood does 09 January 2013 Giant tobacco plants that stay young forever 09 January 2013 Skin cells reveal DNA’s genetic mosaic 09 January 2013 Queen's research gives fresh hope to couples with 'unexplained infertility' 09 January 2013 Badger sleeping habits could help target TB control 09 January 2013 Viruses cooperate or conquer to cause maximum destruction 08 January 2013 Surfing 'Trojan-horses' stop tumour regrowth after chemotherapy or radiotherap 08 January 2013 Scintillating star: More sparkle with two eyes 08 January 2013 How the kilogram has put on weight 08 January 2013 Ovarian cancer stem cell study puts targeted therapies within reach 08 January 2013 Pesticides and Parkinson's: UCLA researchers uncover further proof of a link 07 January 2013 Scientists pinpoint molecular signals that make some women prone to miscarriage 07 January 2013 Noise protection – multifunctional and aesthetical 07 January 2013 Coral Records Suggest that Recent El Nino Activity Rises Above Noisy Background 07 January 2013 Scientists show the positive side of steroids 07 January 2013 Positive age stereotypes improve recovery among the elderly 07 January 2013 Smart search engines for news videos 05 January 2013 Jumping droplets help heat transfer 05 January 2013 Rice University researchers show short laser pulses selectively heat gold nanoparticles 05 January 2013 Skin cells reveal DNA’s genetic mosaic 05 January 2013 Even great mutations need a little help from their friends 05 January 2013 Editing the genome with high precision 05 January 2013 Romper suit to protect against sudden infant death 04 January 2013 Improving the accuracy of cancer diagnoses 04 January 2013 Researchers demonstrate record-setting p-type transistor 04 January 2013 Quick detection of periodontitis pathogens 04 January 2013 A rare mutation offers wide possibilities 04 January 2013 Battling brittle bones ... with broccoli and spinach? 04 January 2013 Airborne scientists search distant stars for complex organic molecules 03 January 2013 Flexible, light solar cells could provide new opportunities 03 January 2013 Smartphones turn into secure, versatile keys 03 January 2013 Scientists uncover secrets of Chinese medical herb Chang Shan 03 January 2013 Scientists pinpoint molecular signals that make some women prone to miscarriage 03 January 2013 US research offers new insight into cell development and cancer 31 December 2012 Chemical analysis of vessels reveals cheesemaking 7,000 years ago 24 December 2012 Scripps scientists create new approach to destroy disease-associated RNAs in cells 24 December 2012 New paints break down nitrogen oxides 24 December 2012 Understanding cell organisation to tackle cancer 24 December 2012 Research on porcupine’s quills could help engineers design better medical devices 24 December 2012 Evolution: It’s all in how you splice it 22 December 2012 Changing our material future, layer by layer 22 December 2012 Common fruit fly helps scientists study alcohol-related disorders 22 December 2012 Soybeans a source of valuable chemical 22 December 2012 Drug improves quality of life for Dobermanns with heart disease 22 December 2012 Diabetics with cancer dangerously ignore blood sugar 22 December 2012 Trypanosomal protein Cathepsin B structure analysis among top 10 scientific breakthroughs of 2012 21 December 2012 Flexible, light solar cells could provide new opportunities 21 December 2012 A map tracking the spread of a bacterial strain of clostridium difficile 21 December 2012 Obese dogs at risk of same health condition experienced by humans 21 December 2012 New compound that reverses datty liver disease discovered 20 December 2012 Protein creates paths for growing nerve cells 20 December 2012 MIT researchers discover a new kind of magnetism 20 December 2012 'DNA sensor' sounds the alarm when viruses invade 20 December 2012 Metallic probe detects fibrils from misfolded proteins in living cells 20 December 2012 AI computer programme develops video game 19 December 2012 Catching criminals comes a step closer 19 December 2012 New technology may enable earlier cancer diagnosis 19 December 2012 Making fuels and household chemicals from sugar 19 December 2012 Tiny compound semiconductor transistor could challenge silicon’s dominance 18 December 2012 Tissue engineering: growing new organs, and more 18 December 2012 Silent stroke can cause Parkinson’s disease 18 December 2012 Scientists find drug that may help in fight against Duchenne muscular dystrophy 18 December 2012 Early warning dementia detector under development 18 December 2012 Surgeons implant brain ‘pacemaker’ in Alzheimer’s Disease in clinical trials to slow memory loss 17 December 2012 Engineers develop new energy-efficient computer memory using magnetic materials 17 December 2012 Dreidel-like dislocations lead to remarkable properties 17 December 2012 Coffee-table sized MRI to improve imaging of joints being created at Imperial 17 December 2012 Hybridising energy conversion, storage in a mechanical-to-electrochemical process 17 December 2012 Researchers contribute to instrument for remotely measuring hurricane intensity 15 December 2012 What we eat affects our genes 15 December 2012 Stem cell scientists help speed up drug discovery 15 December 2012 X-ray laser helps fight sleeping sickness 15 December 2012 Yale team identifies successful combination drug therapies for melanoma mutations 14 December 2012 Experiment reveals ulcer bug's weak point 14 December 2012 Heart cells beat in bioscaffold for babies: biocompatible patch heals infants with heart defects 14 December 2012 Rice uses light to remotely trigger biochemical reactions 14 December 2012 Blood pressure, smoking and alcohol: the health risks with the biggest global burden 14 December 2012 Got food allergies? Test your meal on the spot using a cell phone 13 December 2012 Green batteries: extract of madder plant works as lithium-ion cathode 13 December 2012 New method to directly sequence small genomes without library preparation 13 December 2012 Scientists discover how to heal osteoarthritis 13 December 2012 New big data survey shows potential for business 13 December 2012 Research on blood vessel proteins holds promise for controlling 'blood-brain barrier' 13 December 2012 Over a third of high-risk leukemia patients respond to experimental new drug 12 December 2012 Single gene defect wipes out immune cell development 12 December 2012 Self-assembled monolayers create P-N junctions in graphene films 12 December 2012 Novel studies of gene regulation in brain development may mean new treatment of mental disorders 12 December 2012 Tasty and gluten-free 11 December 2012 Combination therapy with experimental drug improves outlook for breast cancer patients 11 December 2012 Wireless communication’s crystal ball 11 December 2012 Scientists identify molecules in the ear that convert sound into brain signals 10 December 2012 First US 'breathing lung' transplant could transform field of lung transplantation 10 December 2012 Optical communications make data centres more efficient 10 December 2012 Australia needs to do more to harvest nano-technology benefits: Scientists 08 December 2012 UCLA doctors remove man's heart, replace it with total artificial heart 08 December 2012 Researchers identify 75 genetic regions that influence red blood cell formation 08 December 2012 Keeping ship hulls free of marine organisms 08 December 2012 Copper, gold and tin for efficient chips 08 December 2012 Molecules in the Ear that Convert Sound into Brain Signals 07 December 2012 Study finds security indicators sacrificed to accommodate small screens 07 December 2012 Are electronic cigarettes safe? 07 December 2012 Composites for large-scale manufacturing 07 December 2012 Insights into the genetic causes of coronary artery disease and heart attacks 07 December 2012 Machines made with built-in copy protection 06 December 2012 Human gut ‘selects and nurtures’ beneficial microbes 06 December 2012 Novel antibodies for combating Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s 06 December 2012 Undetected malaria carriers identified as a likely source of infection 05 December 2012 Immune system regulator found to protect brain from effects of stroke 05 December 2012 Squirrels and birds inspire researchers to create deceptive robots 05 December 2012 Engineers demonstrate micro fuel cell made of glass 05 December 2012 Quick-cooking nanomaterials in a low-cost microwave oven to make tomorrow’s solid-state ACs, refrigerators 05 December 2012 Nature Materials Study: Boosting Heat Transfer With Nanoglue 04 December 2012 Scientists pair blood test and gene sequencing to detect cancer 04 December 2012 Genes link growth in the womb with adult metabolism and disease 04 December 2012 Stanford builds underwater robots to explore treacherous deep-ocean terrain 04 December 2012 French designer’s bonsai tree charges everyday devices 03 December 2012 Chinese typewriters used predictive text 50 years back 03 December 2012 Lignin-based thermoplastic conversion process developed 03 December 2012 Childhood trauma leaves mark on DNA of some victims 03 December 2012 The music of the silks: this new material responds to music 03 December 2012 US launches new project to develop cheaper batteries for electric vehicles 01 December 2012 New study unlocks key parts of wheat genome 30 November 2012 Size diversity in cement nanoparticles optimizes packing density to give concrete its strength 29 November 2012 Researchers develop new method to light roundabouts 29 November 2012 Four common anti-psychotic drugs lack safety, effectiveness in older adults: study 29 November 2012 Good connections to molecular electronics: how molecular wires can be optimised 29 November 2012 Funneling the sun’s energy 29 November 2012 Risk of childhood obesity can be predicted at birth 29 November 2012 Clear view into glass: what glass looks like from the inside 28 November 2012 Study points to potential new therapies for cancer and other diseases 28 November 2012 Measles vaccine with micro-needle patch could enhance global immunisation programmes 28 November 2012 Biomarking time: methylome modifications offer new measure of our “biological” age 27 November 2012 Tata Elxsi launches incubation centre for technology start-ups 26 November 2012 New structures self-assemble in synchronised dance 26 November 2012 Engineering a photo-switch for nerve cells in the eye and brain 26 November 2012 Researchers link new molecular culprit to breast cancer progression 26 November 2012 Blood test predicts level of enzymes that facilitate disease progression 26 November 2012 Surgeons perform aortic valve replacement through catheter on 94-year patient 24 November 2012 A step toward stronger polymers 24 November 2012 Researchers use GPS tracking to monitor crab behaviour 24 November 2012 New insights into a virus proteome: scientists identify unknown proteins of the herpesvirus 24 November 2012 Researchers advance the performance of thought-controlled computer cursors 24 November 2012 Oxide interface perfection opens path to novel materials 24 November 2012 Innovative energy project set to use cosmic rays for monitoring CO2 storage sites 23 November 2012 Medical devices powered by the ear itself 23 November 2012 Scientists describe elusive replication machinery of flu viruses 23 November 2012 Speeding algorithms by shrinking data 23 November 2012 New injectable gels to aid in drug delivery, tissue engineering 23 November 2012 Researchers improve technology to detect hazardous chemicals 23 November 2012 G proteins regulate remodelling of blood vessels 22 November 2012 New 'virtual' tape measure could give online clothes shoppers the perfect fit 22 November 2012 Researchers develop better protection technique for forging dies 22 November 2012 Researchers report potential new treatment to stop Alzheimer's disease 22 November 2012 Electron microscopy enables study of individual atoms in graphene 22 November 2012 Researchers developing new spam filter to rid inboxes of unwanted email 22 November 2012 DuPont expanding Hyderabad knowledge centre 21 November 2012 Fabrication on patterned silicon carbide produces bandgap for graphene-based electronics 21 November 2012 Making ‘nanospinning’ practical 21 November 2012 Airborne particles smuggle pollutants to far reaches of globe 21 November 2012 Pig gene discovery could help combat animal, human disease 21 November 2012 Detective work using terahertz radiation 21 November 2012 Study finds how bacteria inactivate immune defences 21 November 2012 Bacterial DNA sequence used to map an infection outbreak 20 November 2012 Transforming Tuberculosis control 20 November 2012 Deep cleaning with carbon dioxide 19 November 2012 Arthritis study reveals why gender bias is all in the genes 19 November 2012 Bioprinting has promising future 19 November 2012 Smartphones and high-tech laboratories to reveal health effects of environmental pollutants 19 November 2012 Serum’s meningitis vaccine can withstand temperatures of up to 40° C 16 November 2012 New gene identification technique to help underst dangerous new viruses 15 November 2012 Scientists unravel resistance to breast cancer treatment 15 November 2012 Social isolation disrupts myelin production 15 November 2012 Hopscotch mats keep you moving while having fun 15 November 2012 Plant hormone could help produce biofuels 15 November 2012 Understanding antibiotic resistance using crystallography and computation 14 November 2012 Oak Ridge National Labs' super compuer Titan emerges world's fastest 14 November 2012 Thermogenerator from the Printer 14 November 2012 'Strain tuning' reveals promise in nanoscale manufacturing 14 November 2012 Physicians fail to disclose conflicts of interest on social media 14 November 2012 Life-saving role of heart attack centres confirmed in new study 14 November 2012 Touch-screen technology to address malnutrition in older people 12 November 2012 Researchers in new bid to tackle billions lost to cyber-crime 12 November 2012 Looking for information? Try these data glasses 12 November 2012 Ultrasensitive photon hunter 12 November 2012 Researchers create laser the size of a virus particle 10 November 2012 A new way of making glass 10 November 2012 Research on anthrax vaccine on to counteract threat of bioterrorism 10 November 2012 Study aims to reduce vitamin D deficiency in the elderly 10 November 2012 Collecting cancer data in the ‘Cloud’ could lead to more effective treatment 10 November 2012 Scientists uncover a new pathway that regulates information processing in the brain 10 November 2012 Production of FRP components without release agents 10 November 2012 Scientists reveal key protein interactions involved in neurodegenerative disease 09 November 2012 Pressure switch inside the head: researchers develop intra-cranial pressure monitoring implant 09 November 2012 Robot pill on the anvil 09 November 2012 Quality products from rubber residues 09 November 2012 Three-in-one 'supermolecule' could detect cancer early, help destroy tumours and monitor treatment 08 November 2012 Stunt kites to power high-altitude wind farm 07 November 2012 Smokers leave a history of their addiction in DNA 07 November 2012 Japanese researchers develop 'transparent' car 06 November 2012 Unlocking the secrets of DNA repair 06 November 2012 Inside the unconscious brain 06 November 2012 Researchers use synthetic magnetism to control light 06 November 2012 Researchers reveal important genetic clues at Parkinson’s conference 06 November 2012 Laser-light testing of breast tumour fibre patterns shows when cancer spreads 06 November 2012 Largest global study reveals benefits, systemic risks of computer-based trading 06 November 2012 Repeated surgeries appear to extend life of patients with deadliest of brain cancers 06 November 2012 Inequality gap rises after 65, shows UK study 05 November 2012 New technique enables detection of low levels of sugars produced by living organisms 05 November 2012 1,000-genomes study is 'guidebook' to how genes vary 05 November 2012 Researchers develop low-cost technique to double solar energy 05 November 2012 Methamphetamine vaccine shows promising results in early tests 05 November 2012 Protoplanet Vesta: Forever young? 05 November 2012 Researchers develop tool to detect low levels of sugars produced by living organisms 02 November 2012 Scientific team sequences 1092 human genomes to determine standard range of human genetic variation 02 November 2012 The pathways of epidemics 02 November 2012 New inhibitors of elusive enzymes promise to be valuable scientific tools 01 November 2012 Quantum physics to help fight cyber crime 01 November 2012 Researchers test new methods to end cancer research on animals 01 November 2012 ‘Buildings as power stations’ has £1 bn industry potential 01 November 2012 Pacific Northwest smart grid demonstration project begins two-year data collection period 31 October 2012 Earth sunblock only needed if planet warms easily 31 October 2012 New genomics study shows ancestry could help solve disease riddles 31 October 2012 Taking the sting out of medical tape 31 October 2012 ORNL debuts Titan supercomputer 30 October 2012 Nickelblock: an element's love-hate relationship with battery electrodes 30 October 2012 Study calls for caution, further studies on drugs tsed to treat macular degeneration 30 October 2012 How the brain controls our habits 30 October 2012 Accelerator mass spectrometer suggests cultural exchange between Neanderthals and Homo sapiens 30 October 2012 New understanding of Antarctica’s weight-loss 30 October 2012 Europe's largest industrial research group opens Bangalore office 29 October 2012 Test developed to detect early-stage diseases with naked eye 29 October 2012 Researchers uncover new target for cancer research 29 October 2012 Breast cancer cells enticed to spread by "tumorous environment", genetic changes 29 October 2012 Blood pressure drug shows Alzheimer’s benefits in mice 27 October 2012 Starving inflammatory immune cells slows damage caused by multiple sclerosis 27 October 2012 UCLA engineers control thousands of cells simultaneously using magnetic nanoparticles 27 October 2012 In vitro fertilisation linked to increased risk of birth defects 26 October 2012 Breakthrough technique images breast tumours in 3-D with better clarity, reduced radiation 26 October 2012 A new take on the Midas touch - changing the colour of gold 26 October 2012 Studying the role genes play in treating TB 26 October 2012 Protein levels could predict if bowel cancer patients will benefit from Avastin 26 October 2012 Electron microscopy enables high-resolution visualisation of molecules inside cells 26 October 2012 “Blue” light could help teenagers combat stress 25 October 2012 Nanotextured surfaces improved performance of condensers 25 October 2012 Tiny pores in graphene could give rise to membranes 25 October 2012 A surprise mechanism uncovered in the development of lupus 25 October 2012 Researchers uncover new target for cancer research 25 October 2012 Glass: characterising with precision and efficiency 25 October 2012 Women need to be more vigilant about chest pains: Study 23 October 2012 Genome sequencing of ancient African humans may lead to medical advances 23 October 2012 Quantum computing with recycled particles 23 October 2012 Safety glass – cut to any shape 23 October 2012 New discoveries hold promise for treatment of Hepatitis B virus infection 23 October 2012 A circuit diagram of the mouse brain: scientists aim to analyse mouse brain under electron microscope 23 October 2012 Wood completely broken down into its component parts 23 October 2012 How a fish 'broke' a law of physics 22 October 2012 Multi-talented enzyme – produced on large-scale 22 October 2012 Incidence of osteoporosis among young rising: doctors 20 October 2012 Lubricants from vegetable oil 20 October 2012 Cost-effective titanium forming 20 October 2012 Optical vortices on a chip 20 October 2012 Connection between brain injury and crime among youth 20 October 2012 Researchers develop vaccine strategy for genital herpes 20 October 2012 British company produces petrol from air 19 October 2012 ORNL study confirms magnetic properties of silicon nano-ribbons 19 October 2012 Time-capsule’ Japanese lake sediment advances radiocarbon dating for older objects 19 October 2012 Researchers use solar power to study wild elephants in Africa 19 October 2012 Pioneering IVF technique could end children inheriting parents' diseases 19 October 2012 Yale team finds way to save blood from ravages of chemo treatment 19 October 2012 Brain’s language center has multiple roles 19 October 2012 Calcium reveals connections between neurons 19 October 2012 Researchers evaluate effects of natural gas development 18 October 2012 Breakthrough could help sufferers of fatal lung disease 18 October 2012 Ice-sheet retreat controlled by the landscape 17 October 2012 Mothers’ touch change effects of prenatal stress 17 October 2012 Cobalt ions found to trigger the body’s immune system 17 October 2012 Biomedical Engineers Develop Nanoparticles to Fight Persistent Viral Infections 17 October 2012 The brain's circuit diagram: new method facilitates the mapping of connections between neurons 17 October 2012 Bioengineers try to map gene activities of individual cells in human cortex 17 October 2012 Mathematicians show how shallow waves may help explain tsunami power 16 October 2012 Brain scans can predict children's reading ability, Stanford researchers say 15 October 2012 Power in the palm of your hands 15 October 2012 Nanomaterials may boost gas tank storage capacities 15 October 2012 Sitting for protracted periods increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, death 15 October 2012 HIV linked to Salmonella epidemic in sub Saharan Africa 15 October 2012 Drawing a line, with carbon nanotubes 13 October 2012 Cells control energy metabolism via hedgehog signalling pathway 13 October 2012 Facebook messages may prevent sexually transmitted infections 13 October 2012 Graphene membranes may lead to enhanced natural gas production, less CO2 pollution 12 October 2012 Finding compounds that can help fight cancer 12 October 2012 ORNL research to boost concentrating solar power collector, receiver performance 12 October 2012 Let there be sight: burst of neural activity necessary for vision 12 October 2012 ‘Invisibility’ could be a key to better electronics 12 October 2012 Biomass-degrading genes in button mushroom critical to managing planet’s carbon stores 12 October 2012 Applying information theory to linguistics 11 October 2012 Maths to turn people's media into national news 11 October 2012 US scientists Robert Lefkowitz and Brian Kobilka win chemistry Nobel 10 October 2012 How cancer cells break free from tumours 10 October 2012 Digital tabletop system with multiple view s on demand 10 October 2012 Breakthrough study identifies 'trauma switch' 10 October 2012 French, US scientists share Nobel Prize in Physics 09 October 2012 Cambridge researchers discover new population of super massive black holes 09 October 2012 John B Gurdon and Shinya Yamanaka share 2012 Nobel Prize for Medicine 08 October 2012 GENIE-consortium makes important diabetes discovery 08 October 2012 New technique reveals lithium in action 08 October 2012 Researchers overcome the freezing sample problem in biostudies 08 October 2012 Boiling water without bubbles 06 October 2012 Scientists use turmeric extract on bowel cancer tumours 06 October 2012 Low-income countries face high burden of epilepsy 06 October 2012 New method monitors semiconductor etching as it happens – with light 06 October 2012 Yale scientists explain how ketamine vanquishes depression within hours 06 October 2012 Biocompatible electronics for health monitoring vanish when no longer needed 06 October 2012 What number is halfway between 1 and 9? Is it 5 — or 3? 06 October 2012 Australia launches world’s fastest telescope to probe outer space 05 October 2012 Robotic suitcase prototype promises to ease travel 05 October 2012 New Queen’s plasma jet gives ‘cold’ shoulder to superbugs 05 October 2012 Methadone reduces risk of HIV transmission in people who inject drugs, say experts 05 October 2012 Research uncovers path to defect-free thin films 05 October 2012 Space bound equipment set for shake, rattle and roll 05 October 2012 Researchers pioneer world's first HIV/Aids nanomedicines 04 October 2012 Breakthrough in understanding lung cancer vulnerabilities points the way to new targeted therapy 04 October 2012 Mollusc missing link revealed in 3D 04 October 2012 Blocking key protein could halt age-related decline in immune system, study finds 03 October 2012 Regulation of junk food advertising has minimal impact 03 October 2012 Low cost design makes ultrasound imaging affordable to the world 03 October 2012 UK, Chinese researchers join hands to save energy, reduce carbon footprint 01 October 2012 Video cards to bring effective, inexpensive supercomputing to hospitals for safer CT scans 01 October 2012 Scientists devise powerful new method for finding therapeutic antibodies 01 October 2012 Protein linked to hunger also implicated in alcoholism 01 October 2012 We could be conversing with robots within three years 29 September 2012 Pollution-busting laundry additive gets set to clean up 29 September 2012 Scientists reveal how deadly virus silences immune system 29 September 2012 Flu antibody’s ‘one-handed grab’ may boost effort toward universal vaccine, new therapies 29 September 2012 Probing the mysteries of cracks and stresses 28 September 2012 Stanford researchers wire kelp forests off California coast 28 September 2012 Investigating cancer-fighting properties of cannabis-related chemical 28 September 2012 Learning requires rhythmical activity of neurons 28 September 2012 Scientists uncover virus with potential to stop pimples 28 September 2012 DRDO lab wins CSIR award for S&T innovation for rural development 27 September 2012 Two small RNA molecules prevent heart failure in mice 27 September 2012 How attention helps you remember 27 September 2012 Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize awarded to 11 young scientists 26 September 2012 New possibilities for the treatment of poor prognosis breast cancer 26 September 2012 Uncovering the biofuel potential of plants that breathe in the dark 26 September 2012 Chemistry technique reproducing nature’s complexity may lead to cheaper cancer drugs 26 September 2012 Making and breaking heterochromatin 26 September 2012 Biofuel from whisky leftovers could power cars soon 25 September 2012 More authority means less stress, say Stanford and Harvard psychologists 25 September 2012 Physiotherapy beneficial for people with Parkinson's disease in the short term 25 September 2012 Developing water efficient biofuel crops 25 September 2012 Pharmacological neuroimaging and computational modelling may provide clues about large-scale brain systems 25 September 2012 Oscillating microscopic beads could be key to biolab on a chip 25 September 2012 US to deploy robotic tuna to report fishy activities at harbours 24 September 2012 Feline DNA study explains spots,blotches on cheetahs, tabby cats 22 September 2012 In obesity, a micro-RNA causes metabolic problems 22 September 2012 A Solution To Reducing Inflammation 22 September 2012 Researchers develop new 'stamping' process to pattern biomolecules at high resolution 22 September 2012 Engineers help collapse Dutch dam to study flood control 22 September 2012 Researchers identify possible key to slow progression toward AIDS 21 September 2012 Toxic protein build-up in blood shines light on fatal brain disease 21 September 2012 Studying bats to improve sensor design 21 September 2012 Nanoparticles detect biochemistry of inflammation 20 September 2012 Study identifies flora that fight disease 20 September 2012 Watching electrons move at high speed 18 September 2012 Diabetic drug may provide breakthrough in Alzheimer's treatment 18 September 2012 Study confirms link between work stress and heart disease 17 September 2012 Study of giant viruses shakes up tree of life 17 September 2012 Tracking stem cell reprogramming 17 September 2012 Increased intake of Omega-3 fatty acids improves children’s reading and behaviour 17 September 2012 Genetic cause of insulin sensitivity offers diabetes clues 15 September 2012 Researchers find 2 gene mutations drive adrenal cancer 15 September 2012 Should I marry him? 15 September 2012 Probing matters of the heart 15 September 2012 Solar and wind energy may stabilise the power grid 15 September 2012 Neural Stem Cells Regenerate Axons in Severe Spinal Cord Injury 14 September 2012 Unilever undertakes bio-chemical research jointly with Liverpool University 14 September 2012 Stepping closer to a new test for blood infection 14 September 2012 Quantum stress in nanofilms 14 September 2012 Rock solid research in carbon capture and storage gets a boost with new labs 14 September 2012 Getting (drugs) under your skin using ultrasound 14 September 2012 Scientists aim to put a pox on dog cancer 13 September 2012 Immune systems of 'bubble babies' restored by gene therapy, UCLA researchers find 13 September 2012 Deciphering the language of transcription factors 13 September 2012 Popularity versus similarity: a balance that predicts network growth 13 September 2012 Engineers want to design custom-built nanotubes to reinforce composite materials 13 September 2012 Inducing superconductivity in a semi-conductor with Scotch Tape 12 September 2012 Genes that suppress tumours vital to regulating blood precursor cells: study 12 September 2012 Prototype bionic eye with 24 electrodes implanted in Australia 12 September 2012 Weapon-wielding marine microbes may protect populations from foes 12 September 2012 How to clean up oil spills 12 September 2012 Intel finds hot oil helps servers keep their cool 11 September 2012 Over 57 mn households to have 'home area networks' by 2020: Research 11 September 2012 Liquid cooling helps drive high performance computing 11 September 2012 Nanofibre health risk quantified 11 September 2012 New nanotech weapons could reduce deaths from bacterial infections 11 September 2012 Multiple sclerosis is remote controlled : The lungs function as a gathering point for autoaggressive immune cells 11 September 2012 Sharing, streaming of scientific visualisations set for boost 11 September 2012 Computer simulations could lead to better cardiac pump for children with heart defects 11 September 2012 Teen sends balloon into space to capture stunning earth pics 10 September 2012 Cholesterol study points to new drugs 10 September 2012 Genetic test will help dose blood thinner 10 September 2012 Discovery makes sense of molybdenum mystery 10 September 2012 First simultaneous robotic kidney transplant, sleeve gastrectomy performed 10 September 2012 Omega-3 fatty acids 'could improve reading and behaviour' 07 September 2012 Magic carpet’ could help prevent falls 07 September 2012 Scientists set new world drilling-depth record of scientific ocean drilling 07 September 2012 Researchers uncover the full scale and weaknesses of the monitoring of illegal file sharers 07 September 2012 Epigenetic causes of prostate cancer: study shows how cancer cells originate 07 September 2012 Study: Metabolism in the brain fluctuates with circadian rhythm 07 September 2012 Yale team finds fossil DNA not dead in human genome 07 September 2012 Researchers identify biochemical functions for most of the human genome 06 September 2012 Predicting how patients respond to therapy 06 September 2012 More carbon dioxide leads to lower cloud formation 06 September 2012 Science study shows ‘promiscuous’ enzymes still prevalent in metabolism 06 September 2012 Earphones 'potentially as dangerous as noise from jet engines,': study 06 September 2012 Scientists design molecule that reverses some fragile X Syndrome defects 06 September 2012 Compound discovered that boosts effect of vaccines against HIV and flu 05 September 2012 Scripps researchers pinpoint hot spots as earthquake trigger points 05 September 2012 Anti-angina drug shows protective effects from carbon monoxide 05 September 2012 Binding sites for LIN28 protein found in thousands of human genes 05 September 2012 Organic farms not necessarily better for environment 04 September 2012 Email ‘vacations’ decrease stress, increase concentration 04 September 2012 “Marsquake” technology being developed for NASA to study Martian seismic activity 04 September 2012 Silicon chip enables mass-manufacture of quantum technologies 04 September 2012 Cutting the graphene cake 04 September 2012 Zooming in on bacterial weapons in 3D 03 September 2012 Images on health websites can lessen comprehension, study finds 03 September 2012 Weird chemistry: study identifies prime source of ocean methane 03 September 2012 Fibres with a filtering effect: twisted photonic crystal fibres suppress specific optical wavelengths 03 September 2012 Missing gene may drive more than one in four breast cancers 01 September 2012 Making Web applications more efficient 01 September 2012 Researchers engineer light-activated skeletal muscle 01 September 2012 Increase in global air pollution: atmospheric model calculates changes in air quality over the coming decades 01 September 2012 Light from self-luminous tablet computers can affect evening melatonin, delaying sleep 31 August 2012 Ancient genome reveals its secrets 31 August 2012 Doubts about whether modern humans and Neanderthals interbred 30 August 2012 Flu is transmitted before symptoms appear, study suggests 30 August 2012 Custom-controlled climate on airplanes 30 August 2012 Fit over-fifties are lowering heart disease odds 30 August 2012 Tuning the brain: how piano tuning may cause changes to brain structure 30 August 2012 Differences in the genomes of related plant pathogens 30 August 2012 Researchers pioneer world’s first HIV/AIDS nanomedicines 30 August 2012 Mars can be made habitable: top scientist 29 August 2012 Coconut water is an excellent sports drink for light exercise 29 August 2012 Toward medicines that recruit the body’s natural disease-fighting proteins 29 August 2012 More sophisticated wiring, not just a bigger brain, helped humans evolve beyond chimps 29 August 2012 New device to remove stroke-causing blood clots proves better than standard tool 29 August 2012 3D movies in your living room – without the glasses 29 August 2012 Engineers examine water-based methods for electricity generation 29 August 2012 “Smart catheters” may fight catheter-related infections 28 August 2012 Turning on key enzyme blocks tumour formation 28 August 2012 Merging tissue and electronics for drug development, implantable therapeutic devices 28 August 2012 Behavioural test shows promise in predicting future problems with alcohol 27 August 2012 Batteries from world’s thinnest material could power tomorrow’s electric cars 27 August 2012 New technology increases concentrated solar conversion efficiency by 60 % 27 August 2012 Engineers achieve longstanding goal of stable nanocrystalline metals 25 August 2012 Researchers peek at the early evolution of sex chromosomes 24 August 2012 Gibbons use soprano techniques in forests: Study 24 August 2012 One-molecule-thick material has big advantages 24 August 2012 Designing a new drug for chronic pain 24 August 2012 BP and UK-led universities to create new materials for industry 23 August 2012 US to test road safety vehicle-to-vehicle communication 23 August 2012 New tool for clinicians proves effective predictor of lung cancer risk 23 August 2012 Computing in the net of possibilities 23 August 2012 Genes carried by E.coli bacteria linked to colon cancer 23 August 2012 Stroke disrupts how brain controls muscle synergies 23 August 2012 ‘Microthrusters’ that could propel small satellites 23 August 2012 Patterning defect-free nanocrystal films with nanometer resolution 22 August 2012 Constructive conflict in the superconductor 22 August 2012 Yale team discovers how stress and depression can shrink the brain 22 August 2012 Teaching a microbe to make fuel 22 August 2012 Black stroke survivors face greater risk from high blood pressure 22 August 2012 Intel hires hackers to secure cars from computer viruses 21 August 2012 Stem cells can become anything -- but not without this protein 21 August 2012 How antibiotic-resisting bacterial infections may form 21 August 2012 New software helps deliver more silent drives 18 August 2012 CSIR lab gets nod for Phase-I clinical trials of clot-buster biotherapeutic drug 17 August 2012 Researchers reveal behaviour of the tiniest water droplets 17 August 2012 New nanoparticles shrink tumours in mice 17 August 2012 Breastfeeding may protect infants from HIV transmission 17 August 2012 Study identifies potential new class of drug for treating ulcerative colitis 16 August 2012 International study suggests benefits of TB vaccine have been underestimated 16 August 2012 Plants exhibit a wide range of mechanical properties, engineers find 16 August 2012 Black belts' white matter shows how a powerful punch comes from the brain 16 August 2012 Fibres with a filtering effect 14 August 2012 Patterns in adolescent brains could predict heavy alcohol use 14 August 2012 Smart wireless power outlets 14 August 2012 Woman gets new heart, kidney despite the odds 14 August 2012 Graphene’s behaviour depends on where it sits 14 August 2012 Diseased trees are source of climate-changing gas 11 August 2012 New router enhances the precision of woodworking 11 August 2012 Autonomous robotic plane flies indoors 11 August 2012 New study reveals obese diabetics outlive thinner one 09 August 2012 Extreme plasma theories put to the test 09 August 2012 Natural birth — but not C-section — triggers brain boosting proteins 09 August 2012 Simple mathematical computations underlie brain circuits 09 August 2012 Dyslexia caused by signal processing in the brain 08 August 2012 Protein that boosts longevity may protect against diabetes 08 August 2012 Hawkes’ Super Falcon set for `hydrobatics' at Lake Tahoe 07 August 2012 Researchers discover elusive gene that causes form of blindness from birth 07 August 2012 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute licenses novel “magnetohydrodynamics” solar power technology 07 August 2012 New study finds link between cell division and growth rate 07 August 2012 Mathematicians find a way to hide waves inside an invisible 'hat' 07 August 2012 Exposure to light could help Alzheimer’s patients sleep better 07 August 2012 A promising step forward toward muscular systrophy treatment 06 August 2012 Riding herd on photons 06 August 2012 Chemical that affects biological clock offers new way to treat diabetes 06 August 2012 Research identifies promising new therapeutic target for aggressive breast cancer 06 August 2012 It's in our genes: why women outlive men 06 August 2012 Writing graphics software gets much easier 04 August 2012 Mechanism turns white fat to energy-burning brown fat 03 August 2012 Researchers build a toolbox for synthetic biology 03 August 2012 Most Celiac disease patients unaware of it: study 03 August 2012 Mayo Clinic completes first genome-wide analysis of peripheral T-cell lymphomas 02 August 2012 New approach to fight kidney, breast cancer 02 August 2012 How ping-pong can help the brain 01 August 2012 Networcsim hoping to broaden wireless revolution 01 August 2012 Wrinkled surfaces could have widespread applications 01 August 2012 Scripps and SoCalGas System to Use Algae to Capture Carbon Dioxide 31 July 2012 A flash of light changes cell activity — and understanding of disease 31 July 2012 New melanoma driver genes found in largest DNA sequencing study to date 31 July 2012 Offshore use of vertical-axis wind turbines gets closer look 31 July 2012 Reinier de Graaf Groep invests in innovative 3-D technology 31 July 2012 New proteins inhibit HIV infection in cell cultures 30 July 2012 Research may lead to new treatment for type of brain cancer 30 July 2012 A novel eye writing device 30 July 2012 Bio-inspired nanoantennas for light emission 30 July 2012 Is ovarian cancer linked to ovulation? 30 July 2012 Exeter physicist bends light waves on surfboards 30 July 2012 Yale researchers enroll first patient in study of heart-preserving molecule 28 July 2012 New recruits in the fight against disease 28 July 2012 Brain discovery sheds light on link between vision and emotion 28 July 2012 First child to receive stem cell trachea transplant doing well after two years 28 July 2012 Team discovers how western corn rootworm resists crop rotation 28 July 2012 Glasses-free 3-D TV looks nearer 28 July 2012 New stroke treatments becoming a reality 28 July 2012 Graphene re-knits its holes 27 July 2012 Heat, rainfall affect pathogenic mosquito abundance in catch basins 27 July 2012 Hackers show off skills at Black Hat conference in Las Vegas 26 July 2012 New technology improves heart rhythm treatment 26 July 2012 Utah physicists invent ‘spintronic’ LED that could lead to brighter TV and computer displays 26 July 2012 Newfound gene may help bacteria survive in extreme environments 26 July 2012 Single-photon transmitter could enable new quantum devices 26 July 2012 Researchers first to determine entire genetic sequence of individual human sperm 25 July 2012 DARPA and NIH to fund ‘human body on a chip’ research 25 July 2012 Tissue structure delays cancer development, reveals computer model 25 July 2012 Stanford scientists use microbes to make 'clean' methane 25 July 2012 Artificially engineered jellyfish may hold clues for bio medical technology 24 July 2012 Stanford-SLAC team uses X-ray imaging to observe running batteries in real time 24 July 2012 Viruses’ tricks for hijacking bacteria could inspire new antibiotics 24 July 2012 Study links alcohol / energy drink mixes with casual, risky sex 24 July 2012 Stanford researchers produce first complete computer model of an organism 24 July 2012 Man-made pores mimic important features of natural pores 23 July 2012 Yale scientists pinpoint key ingredient in fighting pneumonia 23 July 2012 Molecule changes magnetism and conductance 23 July 2012 New York, Los Angeles, Honolulu airports: likeliest to spread pandemic 23 July 2012 Mystery peeled off banana genome 23 July 2012 NaCl to give way to RockSalt: tool to improve software fault isolation 21 July 2012 Locating muscle proteins: scientists bring the basis of muscle movement into sharper focus 21 July 2012 Research opens avenues in combating neurodegenerative diseases 21 July 2012 With drug-loaded nanogel, Yale researchers attack cancerous tumors 21 July 2012 Diamond in the rough: Half-century puzzle solved 21 July 2012 AIDS discoverer Francoise Barre-Sinoussi sees hope for AIDS cure 21 July 2012 Harvard bioengineers to develop smart suit that improves endurance 20 July 2012 The hippocampus as a decision-maker 20 July 2012 Potent new compound virtually eliminates HIV in cell culture 20 July 2012 Autonomous robot maps ship hulls for mines 20 July 2012 Dripping faucets inspire new way of creating structured particles 20 July 2012 Chips with self-assembling rectangles 19 July 2012 Finger-spacing increases swimming speeds 17 July 2012 Mechanical engineers develop an ‘intelligent co-pilot’ for cars 17 July 2012 Sailing with nerves of glass 17 July 2012 Large, medically important class of proteins starts to yield its secrets 16 July 2012 Anti-ageing elixir for solar cells 16 July 2012 Sandia seeks commercial partners for revolutionary “SpinDx” medical diagnostic tool 16 July 2012 Tracking animal epidemics through road network 16 July 2012 GoalRef: FIFA approves intelligent goal from Fraunhofer 16 July 2012 Finished heart switches stem cells off 16 July 2012 Shape-Shifting Materials are Goal of New Nanotechnology Project 12 July 2012 Staying on Target: New Strategy Advances Stem Cell Culture Techniques 12 July 2012 New 'self-calibrating MEMS' bringing accuracy to nanotech 12 July 2012 Glasses-free 3-D TV looks near 12 July 2012 Novel coating that repels just about anything receives R&D 100 Award 11 July 2012 Moderate drinking may reduce risk of rheumatoid arthritis 11 July 2012 Researchers find gold nanoparticles capable of ‘unzipping’ DNA 11 July 2012 Searching genomic data faster 11 July 2012 New drug candidate shows promise against cancer 11 July 2012 Swarming drones could save lives at sea 10 July 2012 Skin patch improves attention span in stroke patients 10 July 2012 Microscope probe-sharpening technique improves resolution, durability 10 July 2012 New techniques for spintronics and quantum computing 10 July 2012 MIT's nutrient mixture improves memory in patients with early Alzheimer’s 10 July 2012 Hunting for Autism's chemical clues 10 July 2012 Amniotic fluid yields alternatives to embryonic stem cells 09 July 2012 New target for prostate cancer therapy 09 July 2012 SolarTrak technology helps arrays worldwide follow the sun 09 July 2012 New chip captures power from multiple sources 09 July 2012 Rheumatoid arthritis takes heavy toll in inemployment, early death 09 July 2012 Researchers explain how dye-based nanotubes can help harvest light’s energy 07 July 2012 Researchers tap into genetic reservoir of heat-loving bacteria 07 July 2012 Scientists identify critical ‘quality control’ for cell growth 07 July 2012 Cells’ emergency systems revealed 07 July 2012 In real time, scientists watch stem cells at work regenerating tissue 07 July 2012 Australian researchers capture image of atom 06 July 2012 Molecule changes magnetism and conductance 06 July 2012 Failing metal hip implants could be releasing toxic nanoparticles 06 July 2012 Printable organic solar cell may deliver solar power from plastic foils 06 July 2012 Student offers new insights into power-generating windows 06 July 2012 ‘Stoned’ gene key to maintaining normal brain function 06 July 2012 Anti-aging elixir for solar cells 05 July 2012 Better survival for single embryo babies 05 July 2012 New way to grow, isolate cancer cells may add weapon against disease 05 July 2012 Keeping electric vehicle batteries cool 05 July 2012 Amniotic fluid yields alternatives to embryonic stem cells 05 July 2012 CERN has a glimpse of 'God particle' 04 July 2012 Scientists unlock some key secrets of photosynthesis 04 July 2012 Activated by sunlight, titanium dioxide cleans up slime 04 July 2012 Non-slip tracheal implants 04 July 2012 Calcium carbonate templates for drug delivery 04 July 2012 S&T ministry to plan agenda for 12th Plan 03 July 2012 Book details a new model for sharing water 03 July 2012 Colorful light at the end of the tunnel for radiation detection 03 July 2012 Feel-good glass for windows 03 July 2012 Major new study finds clues to the genetic causes of osteoarthritis 03 July 2012 What electric meters tell us about the birth rate 03 July 2012 Tevatron scientists announce their final results on the Higgs particle 03 July 2012 New fuel cell keeps going after the hydrogen runs out 02 July 2012 Study on fungi evolution may help advance future biofuels production 02 July 2012 A new approach to water desalination 02 July 2012 Scientists develop alternative to gene therapy 02 July 2012 Studying fish to learn about fat 02 July 2012 Artificial membranes to mimic the complex functions of cells 30 June 2012 Transplant of patient-derived stem cells into mice with muscular dystrophy 30 June 2012 Regulation of telomerase in stem cells and cancer cells 30 June 2012 Interacting mutations promote diversity 30 June 2012 Researchers prevent mice from developing diabetes 30 June 2012 Researchers measure the rate of DNA transfer from viruses to bacteria 29 June 2012 Acoustic tweezers capture tiny creatures with ultrasound 29 June 2012 Researchers develop technique to focus light inside biological tissue 29 June 2012 Rewriting quantum chips with a beam of light 29 June 2012 New technique controls crystalline structure of titanium dioxide 29 June 2012 Communication scheme makes popular applications ‘gracefully mobile’ 28 June 2012 Researchers synthesize printable, electrically conductive gel 28 June 2012 Scientists find easier way to make new drug compounds 28 June 2012 Research team maps the nuclear landscape 28 June 2012 Lead from gasoline discovered in Indian Ocean 27 June 2012 Blood-brain barrier building blocks forged from human stem cells 27 June 2012 Men who smoke pass on damaged DNA to their unborn children 27 June 2012 Self-healing dynamic membrane 27 June 2012 "Broken heart syndrome" protects the heart from adrenaline overload 27 June 2012 Nano-sandwich technique slims down solar cells, improves efficiency 26 June 2012 Better surfaces could help dissipate heat 26 June 2012 Farming and biodiversity can coexist, say Stanford researchers 26 June 2012 Illegal marijuana used by 10 per cent of fibromyalgia patients 26 June 2012 Neurons that control overeating also drive appetite for cocaine 26 June 2012 Gender differences indicated in health muscles, bones 25 June 2012 How computing is changing the architect’s job 25 June 2012 Assessing an object's consistency without touching it 25 June 2012 Solved at last - why spinach makes us strong 25 June 2012 Kolkata’s Dibyendu Nandi wins US science prize 23 June 2012 Alzheimer's blood test - a step forward 23 June 2012 Common blood pressure drug linked to severe GI problems 23 June 2012 Engineers develop prototype camera that creates images with unprecedented detail 23 June 2012 New technique allows simulation of noncrystalline materials 23 June 2012 Study links carcinogens to cancer stem cells — but spinach can help 23 June 2012 Sorghum should be in the mix as a biofuel crop say researchers 22 June 2012 Researchers find gold nanoparticles capable of ‘unzipping’ DNA 22 June 2012 Researchers amplify variations in video, making the invisible visible 22 June 2012 Researchers discover the cause of an inherited form of epilepsy 22 June 2012 Tracking stem cells in the body 22 June 2012 Exercising in natural settings halves risk of poor mental health 21 June 2012 Solar nanowire array may increase percentage of sun’s frequencies available for energy conversion 21 June 2012 Quantum storage system with long-term memory 21 June 2012 All-carbon solar cell harnesses infrared light 21 June 2012 Iron instead of precious metal 21 June 2012 Nanoparticles seek and destroy groundwater toxins 20 June 2012 Researchers calculate size of particles in Martian clouds of CO2 snow 20 June 2012 Understanding surface molecules in controlling size of gold nanoparticles 19 June 2012 Making it easier to build secure Web applications 19 June 2012 An orbiting telescope sees the universe's X-rays 19 June 2012 Sharper ultrasound images could improve diagnostics 18 June 2012 Team determines how estrogens persist in dairy farm wastewater 18 June 2012 Small worlds come into focus with new microscope 18 June 2012 Conscious perception is a matter of global neural networks 18 June 2012 Lack of single protein results in persistent viral infection 16 June 2012 Aircraft engineered with failure in mind may last longer 16 June 2012 Gut bacteria may trigger diseases like rheumatoid arthritis 16 June 2012 "Key” genetic search of novel electrical crystals 16 June 2012 Human microbiome project outlines new methods for cataloguing microbes 16 June 2012 Biochip may make diagnosis of leukemia and HIV faster, cheaper 15 June 2012 Dormancy of stem cells enables them to remain viable many days after death 15 June 2012 Fragile X genes prevalence suggests broader health risk 15 June 2012 Microscopy reveals workings behind promising inexpensive catalyst 15 June 2012 Researchers' imaging technique trolls in quiet cellular seas 15 June 2012 `Aircraft engineered with failure in mind may last longer’ 15 June 2012 New energy source for future medical implants: sugar 14 June 2012 Researchers create ultra slippery anti-ice and anti-frost surfaces 14 June 2012 Chemical engineers devise new way to split water 14 June 2012 'No-sleep energy bugs' drain smartphone batteries 14 June 2012 Study identifies enzymes needed to mend tissue damage after inflammation 14 June 2012 Energy-dense biofuel from cellulose close to being economical 13 June 2012 Rapidly cooling eggs can double shelf life, decrease risk of illness 13 June 2012 In countries where cooking can kill, Stanford researchers try to promote safer stoves 13 June 2012 Textured surface may boost power output of thin silicon solar cells 13 June 2012 Scientists identify new molecules important for vision and brain function 13 June 2012 Microscopy reveals workings behind promising inexpensive catalyst 13 June 2012 Wider letter spacing helps dyslexic children 12 June 2012 Record for spooky quantum state smashed 12 June 2012 Compact and flexible thermal storage 12 June 2012 How plants make cocaine 12 June 2012 Artificial muscle as shock absorber 11 June 2012 Repelling the drop on top 11 June 2012 Researchers unveil prototype disaster management simulator 11 June 2012 New tools may unveil mystery of the 'Glycome' 11 June 2012 Novel “magnetohydrodynamics” solar power technology licensed 07 June 2012 System improves automated monitoring of security cameras 07 June 2012 Repelling the drop on top 07 June 2012 Artificial muscle as shock absorber 07 June 2012 Compact and flexible thermal storage 06 June 2012 Researchers achieve RNA interference, in a lighter package 04 June 2012 Filters do not lower mortality rate in most embolism cases 04 June 2012 Silkmoth inspires novel explosive detector 04 June 2012 Free-electron lasers reveal detailed architecture of proteins 04 June 2012 New S&T policy to rope in industry, private sector 02 June 2012 Researcher helps NASA open a new window on the universe with cutting-edge NuSTAR 02 June 2012 A new method for picking the ‘right’ egg in IVF 02 June 2012 New interactive database lets Stanford scholars map a mindset 02 June 2012 Food, water safety provide new challenges for today's sensors 02 June 2012 New technology used by Mayo Clinic treats evaporative dry eye symptoms 02 June 2012 First-ever pentamode metamaterial for acoustic cloaks 02 June 2012 Mini-sensor measures magnetic activity in human brain 01 June 2012 Unique approach to materials allows temperature-stable circuits 01 June 2012 Free-electron lasers reveal detailed architecture of proteins 01 June 2012 Zinc helps lower risk of treatment failure in children: study 31 May 2012 Fujitsu Labs' compact optical transceiver technology double data speeds to 25 Gbps 31 May 2012 Europe’s largest contract research organisation to set up HQ at Strathclyde University 31 May 2012 International research consortium sequences tomato genome 31 May 2012 Cooler preserves tuberculosis drugs, records doses 30 May 2012 New stell cell technique promises abundance of key heart cells 30 May 2012 'Unzipped' carbon nanotubes could help energise fuel cells and metal-air batteries 30 May 2012 Device for treating patients with complex brain aneurysms 30 May 2012 Molecular sieve removes radioactive material from wastewater 30 May 2012 Computer model pinpoints prime materials for efficient carbon capture 29 May 2012 Using robots for less invasive surgery 29 May 2012 New role identified for compound used in ancient medicine 29 May 2012 A design to save American cities 29 May 2012 Food, water safety provide new challenges for today's sensors 29 May 2012 Psychologists examine how race affects juvenile sentencing 28 May 2012 Computerised system can tell difference between smiles of joy, frustration 28 May 2012 High-speed method to aid search for solar energy storage catalysts 28 May 2012 Powerful new approach to attack flu virus 28 May 2012 Super-sensitive tests could detect diseases earlier 28 May 2012 Technology visualizes complex, biodiverse relationships 26 May 2012 'Metamaterials,' quantum dots show promise for new technologies 26 May 2012 Nuisance seaweed found to produce compounds with biomedical potential 26 May 2012 New model of geological strata may aid oil extraction, water recovery and Earth history studies 26 May 2012 Device may inject a variety of drugs without using needles 26 May 2012 Hopes of a new strategy for inhibiting tumour cell growth 25 May 2012 Microreactors to produce explosive materials 25 May 2012 Stopping drug-induced liver injury 25 May 2012 Persistent sensory experience is good for the ageing brain 25 May 2012 Hormone plays surprise role in fighting skin infections 25 May 2012 Crowding causes cells to produce an orderly matrix of molecules 24 May 2012 Engineers use plasmonics to create an invisible photodetector 24 May 2012 New technology measures biomarker by bouncing laser light off skin 24 May 2012 No new neurons in the human olfactory bulb 24 May 2012 Stem-cell-growing surface enables bone repair 24 May 2012 Pancreatic cancer may be detected with simple intestinal probe 23 May 2012 New mathematical framework formalises oddball programming techniques 23 May 2012 Sandia Labs’ AEMASE ‘smart machine’ enhances naval pilot training 23 May 2012 Zooming in on bacterial weapons in 3D 23 May 2012 Statin administration after heart transplant reduces cancer risk: Study 22 May 2012 New silicon memory chip developed 21 May 2012 Paralysed woman's thoughts control a DLR robot 21 May 2012 Oxygen-separation membranes could aid in CO2 reduction 21 May 2012 Fighting back against milk and food allergies 21 May 2012 Bright future for solar power in space 19 May 2012 New type of retinal prosthesis could better restore sight to blind 19 May 2012 New details about gene regulation explained 19 May 2012 Scientists redesign semiconductor for smoother electron flow 19 May 2012 New understanding of ‘copper pump’ in cells could prime discovery of anti-cancer drugs 19 May 2012 Mayo Clinic researchers discover biomarkers for prostate cancer detection, recurrence 18 May 2012 In chemical reactions, water adds speed without heat 18 May 2012 A new optical microscopy approach opens the door to better observations in molecular biology 18 May 2012 Gold lenses used to create gamma optics 18 May 2012 Prosthetic retina offers simple solution to restoring sight 18 May 2012 “Key” genetic search of novel electrical crystals 17 May 2012 Researchers solve tuning problem for wireless power transfer systems 17 May 2012 Engineers tackle challenges of hypersonic flight 17 May 2012 Research team discovers unexpected source of diabetic neuropathy pain 17 May 2012 Fermentation methods could help sustainable fish farming 16 May 2012 Web tool helps determine best energy storage options 16 May 2012 The elusive capacity of networks 16 May 2012 Unsafe at any speed: Even for driving pros, distractions increase risk 16 May 2012 Isoprene research could lead to eco-friendly car tires 16 May 2012 Scientists generate electricity from viruses 15 May 2012 New 'metamaterial' practical for optical advances 15 May 2012 Research opens doors to UV disinfection using LED technology 15 May 2012 At low dose-rate, radiation poses little risk to DNA: MIT study 15 May 2012 New screening technique yields elusive compounds to block immune-regulating enzyme 15 May 2012 Biosensor illuminates compounds to aid fight against TB 14 May 2012 New ultra-thin electronic films have greater capacity 14 May 2012 Researchers succeed in realising a new material class 14 May 2012 Scientists uncover potential treatment for painful side effect of diabetes 14 May 2012 Unique Mayan find puts paid to doomsday theories 12 May 2012 Fibres in spider's fangs inspire ideas better, bio-inspired material design 12 May 2012 Maternal gluten sensitivity linked to schizophrenia risk in children 12 May 2012 Nanotube 'sponge' has potential in oil spill cleanup 11 May 2012 Some HDL, or "good" cholesterol, may not protect against heart disease 11 May 2012 Caltech researchers gain greater insight into earthquake cycles 11 May 2012 One-two punch knocks out aggressive breast cancer cells 11 May 2012 Tata Motors closer to building air-powered cars 10 May 2012 Performance boost for microchips 10 May 2012 Mystery of the missing breast cancer genes 10 May 2012 Exhaustion renders immune cells less effective in cancer treatment 10 May 2012 Untangling the mysteries of spider silk 09 May 2012 First light from a super-Earth spotted 09 May 2012 PRINT nanoparticles for controlled release of water soluble drugs 09 May 2012 Functional coatings from the plasma nozzle 09 May 2012 Ultra-short laser pulses for science and industry 09 May 2012 Laser scan at full speed 08 May 2012 Scientists show how memory B cells stay 'In class' to fight different infections 08 May 2012 The role of red wine: more evidence collected for longevity pathway 08 May 2012 Genetic predictor for Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy confirmed 08 May 2012 Improved lubrication without oil 08 May 2012 Robots that reveal the inner workings of brain cells 08 May 2012 At smallest scale, liquid behaviour portends new materials 07 May 2012 Optimal planning of solar power plants 07 May 2012 How does a broken DNA molecule get repaired? 07 May 2012 Scientists aim to cure by starving lung tumours 07 May 2012 Cell membrane is patterned like a patchwork quilt 07 May 2012 Biologists turn back the clock to understand evolution of sex differences 05 May 2012 Fabrication method can affect the use of block copolymer thin films 05 May 2012 Prototype NIST / CU bioreactor evaluates engineered tissue while creating it 05 May 2012 Navigating the shopping centre 05 May 2012 Mini-projector for smartphones 05 May 2012 Target: Drug-resistant bacteria 04 May 2012 Rapid testing of food quality 04 May 2012 Analysing energy potential 04 May 2012 Research makes thyroid cancer treatment safer and shorter 04 May 2012 Computer use and exercise combination may reduce the odds of having memory loss 03 May 2012 Bird flu can transmit in mammals: Study 03 May 2012 Creating molecular graphene 03 May 2012 What online social networks may know about non-members 03 May 2012 Biomimetic polymer synthesis enhances structure control 03 May 2012 New technique predictably generates complex, wavy shapes 03 May 2012 New technique predictably generates complex, wavy shapes 03 May 2012 Key factors linked to lower death rates among patients with heart attacks 03 May 2012 FANCM gene plays key role in inheritance 02 May 2012 Hip implant for long-term use 02 May 2012 Flying 3D eye-bots 02 May 2012 Supercomputer speeds clean energy research 30 April 2012 Post-cancer fatigue “overestimated" 30 April 2012 Scientists uncover exciting lead into premature ageing and heart disease 30 April 2012 Optimising biofuel supply chain is a competitive game 30 April 2012 Compound from wild tomatoes is natural, effective herbicide 30 April 2012 New sensor accurately measure fruit ripeness, cut spoilage 30 April 2012 With random lasers, researchers fight random noise, improve imaging 30 April 2012 Assembly errors quickly identified 30 April 2012 Scientists uncover strong support for once-marginalised theory on Parkinson’s Disease 28 April 2012 Obesity epidemic fuelling rise in rheumatoid arthritis among women 28 April 2012 Oil-spill clean-up may be made easier by carbon-nanotube technology 28 April 2012 Computing the best high-resolution 3-D tissue images 28 April 2012 Slicing mitotic spindle with lasers, nanosurgeons unravel old pole-to-pole theory 28 April 2012 Just a few cell clones can make heart muscle 27 April 2012 Luminescent 'led-type' design of solar cell breaks efficiency record 27 April 2012 Simple wrist sensors let neurologists collect better data about patients with epilepsy 27 April 2012 New study sheds light on debate over organic vs conventional agriculture 27 April 2012 Why hay fever may be a good sign 27 April 2012 Scientists find the structure of a key ‘gene silencer’ protein 27 April 2012 Rhythm of heart revealed by 3D X-ray 26 April 2012 Researchers find a way to make glass that’s anti-fogging, self-cleaning and free of glare 26 April 2012 BIological engineers find that proteins in mucus help ward off viral infection 26 April 2012 Seeing inside the nose of an aircraft 26 April 2012 Defects make catalysts perfect 26 April 2012 Research breakthrough for drug delivery via the skin 26 April 2012 Aspirin effective in cutting bowel cancer death risk 26 April 2012 Gene critical to development and spread of lung cancer identified 25 April 2012 Controlling heat flow with atomic-level precision 25 April 2012 Imaging how heroin works in the brain 25 April 2012 Creating nano-structures from the bottom up 25 April 2012 Scientists take steps toward fast, low-cost DNA sequencing device 25 April 2012 Taking it all in: revealing how we sense things 25 April 2012 `Housekeeping’ mechanism for brain stem cells discovered 24 April 2012 Bartonella infection associated with rheumatoid illnesses in humans 24 April 2012 Engineering a safer world 24 April 2012 New material shares many of graphene’s unusual properties 24 April 2012 Nanoparticles may increase plant DNA damage: Study 24 April 2012 Miniature sensors may advance climate studies 23 April 2012 Scientists work on neutron generation 23 April 2012 Self-assembling highly conductive plastic nanofibres 23 April 2012 Lightweight construction on the way to volume production 23 April 2012 Photoreceptor transplant restores vision in mice 23 April 2012 Links between air pollution and early death established 21 April 2012 Atoms in quantum dialogue 21 April 2012 Scientists uncover how ‘checkpoint’ proteins bind chromosomes 21 April 2012 X-ray probe finds new organic transistors do well in hot water 21 April 2012 Microscopy yields first proof of ferroelectricity in simplest amino acid 21 April 2012 Childhood trauma linked to schizophrenia 21 April 2012 Pinpointing how antibiotics work 20 April 2012 Long-term exposure to air pollution may increase risk of hospitalisation for lung, heart disease 20 April 2012 Research a key step toward quantum computers 20 April 2012 Analysis raises atmospheric, economic doubts about forest bioenergy 20 April 2012 IceCube collaboration take first steps toward clearing up cosmic mystery 20 April 2012 Researchers boost efficiency of multi-hop wireless networks 20 April 2012 Saliva test could dramatically increase detection of oral cancer 19 April 2012 Scientists develop antidote for cocaine overdose 19 April 2012 New coating for hip implants could prevent premature failure 19 April 2012 Simultaneous energy, fertiliser production conserves water 19 April 2012 Marine worm feeds on carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulphide with the help of symbiotic bacteria 19 April 2012 Students take charge of four-storey carbon capture pilot plant in London 18 April 2012 Diesel technologies drastically cut emissions in real-world conditions 18 April 2012 New polymer signals red when damaged, then fixes itself 18 April 2012 How common is off-label drug prescription? 18 April 2012 Process improves catalytic rate of enzymes by 3,000 per cent 18 April 2012 Study suggests coronary stents not harmful to patients with history of metal allergy 17 April 2012 Visualisation of how powder becomes molten glass could lead to greener manufacture 17 April 2012 Contact-free analysis of chemical substances 17 April 2012 Experts develop groundbreaking new anti-ageing serum 17 April 2012 DNA defines the spot where bacteria divide 17 April 2012 Obese patients face higher radiation exposure from CT scans - but new technology can help 16 April 2012 First-ever model simulation of the structuring of the observable universe 16 April 2012 Breast cancer study finds new type of mutation 16 April 2012 New X-ray technique reveals structure of printable electronics 16 April 2012 Microscopy inspires flexoelectric theory behind 'material on the brink' 16 April 2012 Alzheimer’s Telltale Tau 14 April 2012 Researchers offer new insights into fighting HIV 14 April 2012 Mayo Clinic offers newly approved treatment for acid reflux disease 14 April 2012 Researchers use brain injury data to map intelligence in the brain 14 April 2012 New nanoparticle technology cuts water use, energy costs 14 April 2012 New system makes hardware models of multicore chips more efficient, easier to design and more reliable 13 April 2012 Researchers examine impact of new diagnostic criteria 13 April 2012 Probing hydrogen under extreme conditions 13 April 2012 Nanoscientists find long-sought Majorana particle 13 April 2012 New method to prevent undersea ice clogs 13 April 2012 Sensing when the brain is under pressure 12 April 2012 Tumour study reveals size limitations for new drugs 12 April 2012 Unexpected partnership drives immunity 12 April 2012 New infrared spectroscopy method to study processes at oxide surfaces 12 April 2012 Fungal forces devour crops, forests and endangered animals 12 April 2012 Peoples' niceness may reside in their genes: study 12 April 2012 Hybrid copper-gold nanoparticles convert CO2 11 April 2012 Researcher finds faster, cheaper way to cool electronic devices 11 April 2012 Researchers discover nanoscale phenomena with potential for computer speed advances 11 April 2012 Women lack exercise; at risk of developing metabolic syndrome 11 April 2012 Diet may treat some gene mutations 11 April 2012 Misperception of weight major barrier to weight loss: Study 10 April 2012 Single atom alloys catalyse reactions 10 April 2012 Detecting breast cancer’s fingerprint in a droplet of blood 10 April 2012 Chips as mini Internets 10 April 2012 Simultaneous size and electrochemical measurement of nanomaterials 10 April 2012 Biologists and computer scientists create computational model of human tissue 10 April 2012 Nano-sized ‘factories’ churn out proteins 09 April 2012 Babies’ brains are programmed by what mums eat 09 April 2012 Simulation software optimises networks 09 April 2012 Honeycombs of magnets could lead to new type of computer processing 09 April 2012 Quantum calculations rendered insensitive for disruptions 09 April 2012 New model predicts how sand and other granular materials flow 07 April 2012 Glass sponge as a living climate archive 07 April 2012 Powerful magnets help scientists create new materials for use in low-carbon energy 07 April 2012 Risk of suicide, fatal heart attack immediately following a cancer diagnosis 07 April 2012 Google brings seamless, mobile internet on an eyeglass 05 April 2012 Listening to the radio even with an electric drive 04 April 2012 Comprehensive security of built structures 04 April 2012 Seeing the music in nature 04 April 2012 Straintronics: engineers create piezoelectric graphene 04 April 2012 Self-sculpting sand 03 April 2012 Nobel laureate creates compound that halts growth of malaria parasite 03 April 2012 Detecting material defects in ship propellers 03 April 2012 South Pole Telescope data shedding light on dark energy 03 April 2012 Including ads in mobile apps poses privacy, security risks: study 02 April 2012 From Big Bang to big data: ASTRON and IBM collaborate to explore origins of the universe 02 April 2012 Ion Beam Laboratory looks at advanced materials for reactors 02 April 2012 Reducing cash bite of wind power 02 April 2012 Power without the cord 02 April 2012 Gene can turn flu into a killer 02 April 2012 Shooting at ceramics 02 April 2012 Moving microfluidics from the lab bench to the factory floor 31 March 2012 With you in the room, bacteria counts spike 31 March 2012 Study suggests why some animals live longer 31 March 2012 DNA traces cattle back to a small herd domesticated around 10,500 years ago 31 March 2012 Copper-based materials show strange spin states 31 March 2012 Research team discovers new quantum encryption method to foil hackers 31 March 2012 New material cuts energy costs of separating gas for plastics and fuels 31 March 2012 Bone marrow stem cells improve heart function, study finds 30 March 2012 New study of buildings suggests additional approaches to energy efficiency 30 March 2012 Video reveals wave character of particles 30 March 2012 Artificial thymus tissue enables maturation of immune cells 30 March 2012 New antibiotic could make food safer and cows healthier 29 March 2012 Red meat linked to increased risk of total, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality 29 March 2012 Copper-based materials show strange spin states 29 March 2012 Metamaterials will change optics 29 March 2012 New 3D solar panel design doubles solar energy 28 March 2012 Process converts polyethylene into carbon fibre 28 March 2012 Electroactive polymer key to durable, affordable full-screen braille displays 28 March 2012 Spectroscopic imaging reveals early changes leading to breast tumours 28 March 2012 Research to commence on intelligent building exteriors 27 March 2012 Standoff sensing enters new realm with dual-laser technique 27 March 2012 Researchers unravel genetic mechanism of fatty liver disease in obese children 27 March 2012 Study suggests new way to treat chronic pain 27 March 2012 ICAR blames BT cotton for farmers' misery 26 March 2012 Faster way to probe proteins 26 March 2012 Nuclear fusion simulation shows high-gain energy output 26 March 2012 The lithium battery as a source of hope 26 March 2012 Microlenses from a test tube 26 March 2012 Poor literacy skills linked to increased mortality risk among older people 24 March 2012 6 leading MIT researchers to address EmTech sessions in Bangalore 24 March 2012 Basket ball playing robot vies for FIRST honours 22 March 2012 Organic farming without cabbage flies 22 March 2012 Polycrystalline diamond drill bits open up options for geothermal energy 22 March 2012 A biplane to break the sound barrier 22 March 2012 Mayo Clinic researchers developing melanoma vaccine for skin cancer 22 March 2012 REM sleep disorder doubles risk of mild cognitive impairment, Parkinson's 21 March 2012 Research offers new way to see inside solids 20 March 2012 Simultaneous size and electrochemical measurement of nanomaterials 20 March 2012 Stem cells hint at potential treatment for Huntington's Disease 20 March 2012 Greenhouse gas can find a home underground 20 March 2012 Feeding your baby on demand ‘may contribute to higher IQ’ suggests study 20 March 2012 Review on pain relief during labour 20 March 2012 Process makes polymers truly plastic 19 March 2012 Researchers send "wireless" message using elusive particles 17 March 2012 Cystic fibrosis gene therapy programme gets green light with public funding 17 March 2012 Research team advances science of carbon accounting 17 March 2012 Simultaneous size and electrochemical measurement of nanomaterials 17 March 2012 Cell phone use in pregnancy may cause behavioural disorders in offspring 17 March 2012 New generation of flexible graphene transistors 15 March 2012 Biologists uncover surprising connection between breast cancer cells and surrounding tissue 15 March 2012 Researchers create exotic electrons that may lead to new materials, devices 15 March 2012 How muscle cells seal their membranes 15 March 2012 Study of ribosome evolution challenges RNA world hypothesis 15 March 2012 A therapist at your fingertips 15 March 2012 Diamond brightens the performance of electronic devices 14 March 2012 Guiding robot planes with hand gestures 14 March 2012 New approach to treating Type I diabetes? Columbia scientists transform gut cells into insulin factories 14 March 2012 Early heart-healthy choices pay off later 13 March 2012 Major EU project to investigate genes influencing bacterial infections in children 13 March 2012 Radio connection between molecules make the world's smallest radio stations 13 March 2012 Nerve gas litmus test could sense airborne chemical weapons 13 March 2012 Exotic material boosts electromagnetism safely 12 March 2012 Nanotube technology leading to fast, lower-cost medical diagnostics 12 March 2012 New discovery is key to understanding neutrino transformations 12 March 2012 Functional oxide thin films create new field of oxide electronics 12 March 2012 Fibre laser points to woven 3D displays 12 March 2012 New drug target improves memory in mouse model of Alzheimer’s 10 March 2012 Pregnant women on antidepressants less likely to breastfeed 10 March 2012 Testing unbuilt chips 10 March 2012 New metamaterial design may usher new generation of solar cells, optical sensors 10 March 2012 Squeezing polymers produces chemical energy but raises doubts about implant safety 10 March 2012 Scientists identify key player of protein folding 09 March 2012 Exercise changes the DNA 09 March 2012 Internet censorship revealed through the haze of malware pollution 09 March 2012 Nanotrees harvest the sun’s energy to turn water into hydrogen fuel 09 March 2012 Spectroscopic imaging reveals early changes leading to breast tumours 07 March 2012 New method for estimating parameters may boost biological models 07 March 2012 New picture of atomic nucleus emerges 07 March 2012 Exotic materials boosts electromagnetism safely 07 March 2012 Most weight loss supplements are not effective 07 March 2012 Graphene foam sensor could enable better, detection of hazardous gases 06 March 2012 Embryonic development protein active in cancer growth 06 March 2012 Another mechanism discovered by which sulforaphane prevents cancer 05 March 2012 Going mental: Study highlights brain’s flexibility, gives hope for natural-feeling neuroprosthetics 05 March 2012 Mayo Clinic develops less invasive robotic surgery to treat HPV-related oral cancer 05 March 2012 Building lightweight trains 05 March 2012 Environmentally-friendly cleaning, washing 05 March 2012 Pacemaker powered by heartbeats developed 03 March 2012 Nose spray for panic attacks? 03 March 2012 Cervical screening programme saves lives in more ways than one 03 March 2012 Cocoa may enhance skeletal muscle function 03 March 2012 Treating brain cancer with novel viral vector 02 March 2012 First aid for winemakers 02 March 2012 How red blood cells get so big — and the bad things that happen when they don’t 02 March 2012 A model burster: researchers find the first neutron star that bursts as predicted 02 March 2012 India, Africa discuss science and technology co-operation 01 March 2012 Reversing Alzheimer’s gene ‘blockade’ can restore memory, other cognitive functions 01 March 2012 Some bacteria attack using spring-loaded poison daggers 01 March 2012 Molecular duo dictate weight and energy levels 01 March 2012 Volcanoes deliver two flavours of water 01 March 2012 Moving towards 3-D micro electromechanical systems 29 February 2012 “Labor der Zukunft” — Tomorrow’s laboratory technology 29 February 2012 Researchers develop quality management system for online platforms 29 February 2012 New discoveries on depression 29 February 2012 Single-atom transistor is “perfect” 28 February 2012 DNA nanorobot-targeted therapeutic responses 28 February 2012 One in 10 children face elevated risk of abuse, future PTSD, due to gender nonconformity 28 February 2012 “Negative refraction” opens avenue to new products and industries 28 February 2012 Virtual colonoscopies suitable for people 65 and older 27 February 2012 Nanoparticles disrupt the digestive system 27 February 2012 "Popeye" proteins help the heart adapt to stress 27 February 2012 Delivering RNA with tiny sponge-like spheres 27 February 2012 In a new microchip, cells separate by rolling away 25 February 2012 Researchers make discovery that hints at origin of phenomena like solar flares 25 February 2012 Mechanism behind capacitor’s high-speed energy storage discovered 25 February 2012 Engineers create wireless, self-propelled medical device 25 February 2012 Robotic dinosaurs on the way for next-gen paleontology 25 February 2012 India-Victoria electric car use research project launched 24 February 2012 Higgs boson gets new mass limit 24 February 2012 Glitch may be behind “faster than light” effect: CERN 24 February 2012 Wringing more energy out of everyday motions 24 February 2012 Big, bad bacterium is an "iron pirate" 24 February 2012 “Negative refraction” opens avenue to new products and industries 24 February 2012 Metal nanoparticles shine with customisable colour 24 February 2012 Research finding has materials scientists entering new territory 23 February 2012 Disappearing and reappearing superconductivity surprises scientists 23 February 2012 Controlling protein function with nanotechnology 23 February 2012 'Stealth’ properties of cancer-causing genetic mutations identified 22 February 2012 Technology can control the composition and structure of nanowires as they grow 22 February 2012 New mass-production technique creates robotic insects 22 February 2012 Multimillion pound accelerator research network launched 22 February 2012 Russian scientists resurrect dead plants frozen for nearly 30,000 years 21 February 2012 Space debris in the spotlight 21 February 2012 Better neural control of prosthetics for amputees 21 February 2012 New technology boosts energy capacity and charge rate in rechargeable batteries 21 February 2012 Recycled waste glass strengthens cement concrete 21 February 2012 Researchers develop better control for DNA-based computations 20 February 2012 New system allows robots to continuously map their environment 20 February 2012 Single-atom transistor may be beginning of quantum computing 20 February 2012 Faulty fat sensor implicated in obesity and liver disease 20 February 2012 Proteins cooperate to regulate gene splicing 18 February 2012 Nano shish kebabs control pore size in buckypaper 18 February 2012 When body clock runs down, immune system takes time off 18 February 2012 Scientists shed light on how body fends off bacteria 18 February 2012 Proteins in Yellowstone bacteria for biofuel inspiration 18 February 2012 Potential antibiotic alternative to treat infection without resistance identified 18 February 2012 Old antibiotic could be a new weapon to fight TB 17 February 2012 How Zygotes Sort Out Imprinted Genes 17 February 2012 UCSD uses heat energy to fix odd heart beat 17 February 2012 Microchips’ optical future: light may replace power to move data 16 February 2012 New drug compound may help fight antibiotic-resistant superbugs 16 February 2012 Embedding electronics into optical fibres 16 February 2012 ‘Invisibility’ cloak could protect buildings from earthquakes 16 February 2012 A salmon DNA and nanosilver-based data storage device 16 February 2012 Liquid batteries could level the load 15 February 2012 People forage for memories in the same way birds forage for berries 15 February 2012 Complexities in caregiving at the end of life 15 February 2012 Lens produces hours of scientific work in seconds 15 February 2012 New cases of rare genetic disorder identified 15 February 2012 Could “Love Hormone” Help Treat Depression? 14 February 2012 Neuron memory key to taming chronic pain 14 February 2012 Rap music powers rhythmic action of medical sensor 14 February 2012 Microscopy explores nanowires' weakest link 14 February 2012 Low hormone response may contribute to women avoiding intimacy 14 February 2012 EU and US regulators approve Google-Motorola merger 14 February 2012 Unusual 'collapsing' iron superconductor sets record for its class 13 February 2012 A novel, reliable and rapid method for detecting living bacteria 13 February 2012 A robot sketches portraits 13 February 2012 C-sections linked to breathing problems in preterm infants 11 February 2012 Exercise triggers stem cells in muscle 11 February 2012 Obesity affects severity of symptoms in fibromyalgia patients: study 11 February 2012 Neuroscientist to map brain connections that reveal memories and personalities 11 February 2012 Study suggests girls can 'rewire' brains to ward off depression 11 February 2012 Breakthrough in designing cheaper, more efficient catalysts for fuel cells 10 February 2012 Transmitted electrons show diffraction patterns in an SEM 10 February 2012 New NIST 'cell assay on a chip': solid results from simple means 10 February 2012 The blind codemaker: a boon to communications 10 February 2012 Ultraviolet protection molecule in plants yields its secrets to ressearchers 10 February 2012 Electrical engineers build “no-waste” laser 10 February 2012 Exercise triggers stem cells in muscle 09 February 2012 Materials for first optical fibres with high-speed electronic function developed 09 February 2012 Why bad immunity genes survive: researchers find "arms race" between genes and germs 09 February 2012 Purdue scientists reveal how bacteria build homes inside healthy cells 09 February 2012 Neuroscientists link brain-wave pattern to energy consumption 09 February 2012 Engineers boost computer processor performance by over 20 % 08 February 2012 Revealing how a battery material works 08 February 2012 NIST announces ID programme for research on human cell lines 08 February 2012 Scientists develop biological computer to encrypt and decipher images 08 February 2012 Low levels of lipid antibodies increase complications following heart attack 07 February 2012 Study Shows Alzheimer’s Disease May Spread by ‘Jumping’ from One Brain Region to Another 07 February 2012 Turning heat into power 07 February 2012 New model predicts speed of spreading valleys 06 February 2012 Structure of complex zeolite explains its role in naphtha-to-diesel conversion 06 February 2012 Location key to calculating biofuel carbon footprint 06 February 2012 Chemists develop faster, more efficient protein labelling 06 February 2012 Graphene electronics moves into a third dimension 04 February 2012 Low-cost photovoltaic panels from plant material may be alternative to traditional solar cells 04 February 2012 New super-Earth detected within the habitable zone of a nearby cool star 04 February 2012 Straight from the gut: Microbes can cause obesity 04 February 2012 ‘Goldilocks’ gene could determine best treatment for TB patients 04 February 2012 Mars surface an unlikely place for life after 600-million year drought: scientists 03 February 2012 Scientists decode brain waves to eavesdrop on what we hear 03 February 2012 How spider webs achieve their strength 03 February 2012 Growing graphene at room temperature 03 February 2012 Young children with multiple exposure to anaesthesia show elevated rates of ADHD 03 February 2012 Wireless power could popularise electronic vehicles 02 February 2012 Tailor-made search tools for the web 02 February 2012 Research proves plausibility of new primordial pathway to life’s chemical building blocks 02 February 2012 ORNL microscopy reveals 'atomic antenna' behaviour in graphene 02 February 2012 Tool determines value of solar photovoltaic power systems 02 February 2012 Rate of follow-up surgeries after partial mastectomy varies greatly 02 February 2012 Fuel from market waste makes methane car fuel 01 February 2012 Got creative block? Get out of your office and go for a walk 01 February 2012 Metabolic errors can spell doom for DNA 01 February 2012 Short-term memory is based on synchronised brain oscillations 01 February 2012 Researchers shed light on the mystery surrounding energy-rich molecules in interstellar clouds 01 February 2012 High-resolution mapping of the 3D organisation of chromosomes 01 February 2012 Experiments provide some answers on fighting fires in space 01 February 2012 A step closer to understanding, averting drug resistance 31 January 2012 Genetic breakthrough for brain cancer in children 31 January 2012 Addicts’ cravings have different roots in men and women 31 January 2012 Body clock receptor linked to diabetes in new genetic study 30 January 2012 Researchers show how new viruses evolve, and in some cases, become deadly 30 January 2012 Disappearing gold a boon for nanolattices 30 January 2012 Laser hints at how universe got its magnetism 30 January 2012 System to deliver organ transplant drug- without harmful side effects 30 January 2012 IIT-Bombay opens centre dedicated to cancer reasearch 28 January 2012 Berkeley Lab to develop novel materials for hydrogen storage 28 January 2012 What drove the lunar dynamo? 28 January 2012 Neuroscientists find status within groups can affect IQ 28 January 2012 Researchers induce Alzheimer’s neurons from pluripotent stem cells 27 January 2012 Scientists link evolved, mutated gene module to syndromic autism 27 January 2012 New fluorescent dyes highlight neuronal activity 27 January 2012 Viruses con bacteria into working for them 27 January 2012 Scripps researchers illuminate cancer cells’ survival strategy during dangerous dissemination 27 January 2012 Metadynamics technique offers insight into mineral growth and dissolution 27 January 2012 Space weather arrives: relatively minor impacts from solar storm 25 January 2012 Hacking the SEM: Crystal phase detection for nanoscale samples 25 January 2012 Scientists provide new understanding of chronic pain 25 January 2012 Metadynamics technique offers insight into mineral growth and dissolution 25 January 2012 Scientist to create safer flight systems 25 January 2012 Chemists find new material to remove radioactive gas from spent nuclear fuel 25 January 2012 Envelope for an artificial cell 25 January 2012 Bristol scientists produce magnetic soap that could help clean up oil spills 24 January 2012 Cooling semiconductor by laser light 24 January 2012 Scientists developing breast cancer treatment test 24 January 2012 World's longest superconductor cable also boosts power transmission capacity five-fold 24 January 2012 Why men 'exhibit warrior tendencies' 24 January 2012 How cells dispose of their waste 24 January 2012 Gossip can be therapeutic, says new research 21 January 2012 Good intentions ease pain, enhance pleasure and tatse, reveals new study 21 January 2012 Goshawks help researchers determine critical-speed limits for UAVs 21 January 2012 Statins may protect against death from aneurysm, Yale study finds 21 January 2012 A muffin makeover: dispelling the low-fat-is-healthy myth 20 January 2012 Watching a gas turn superfluid 20 January 2012 New microtweezers may build tiny 'MEMS' structures 20 January 2012 Astronomers find a dark matter galaxy far, far away 20 January 2012 Biologists replicate key evolutionary step in life on Earth 20 January 2012 Researchers want policy change after reviewing 'quit-smoking' programmes 19 January 2012 The faster-than-fast Fourier transform 19 January 2012 Language did not evolve for communicating 19 January 2012 Solving the mystery of an old diabetes drug that may reduce cancer risk 19 January 2012 Ulcer-causing bacteria baffled by mucous 19 January 2012 Scientists create novel RNA repair technology 18 January 2012 Neutron scattering provides window into surface interactions 18 January 2012 Developing power-over-fiber communications cable 18 January 2012 A step closer to mapping the Earth in 3D 18 January 2012 Engineers turn destructive plant in Cuba into valuable carbon 18 January 2012 Doctors in India report cases of drug resistant tuberculosis 17 January 2012 Can exotic herbs counter ageing? 17 January 2012 Particle-free silver ink prints small, high-performance electronics 16 January 2012 Inventing self-repairing batteries 16 January 2012 New information on the waste-disposal units of living cells 16 January 2012 Large vertices dramatically increase pore volume of metal-organic frameworks 16 January 2012 Demo model of Belgian reactor takes a step towards cleaner nuclear energy 16 January 2012 Discovery of plant ‘nourishing gene’ could raise crop seed yield, food security 16 January 2012 Examining what’s inside a tumour 14 January 2012 Chlorophyll can help prevent cancer - but study raises other questions 14 January 2012 Caltech chemists devise chemical reaction that holds promise for new drug development 14 January 2012 Animal health research given green light 14 January 2012 Scientists paint new picture of dance between protein and binding partners 14 January 2012 Quick-cooking nanomaterials in a $40 microwave oven to make tomorrow’s solid-state air conditioners and refrigerators 13 January 2012 Tiny worm points to big promise 13 January 2012 Fusion plasma research helps neurologists to hear above the noise 13 January 2012 Topography determined bacterial consumption of Gulf of Mexico oil spill 12 January 2012 Cancer drugs help the hardest cases of Pompe disease 12 January 2012 Researchers identify molecular 'culprit' in rise of planetary oxygen 12 January 2012 Nicotine replacement may not be help to quit smoking 12 January 2012 Disruption of biological clocks causes neurodegeneration, early death 12 January 2012 A new twist to surface tension 11 January 2012 Headphone music eases anxiety during prostate biopsies 11 January 2012 Satellite imagery detects thermal “uplift” signal of underground nuclear tests 11 January 2012 Some day a pill may prevent foodborne illness, scientist says 11 January 2012 Uganda upset as ‘nodding syndrome’ toll hits 100 11 January 2012 DRDO develops anti-radiation medicine from tulsi 10 January 2012 How research goes viral 10 January 2012 New way to stop bleeding 10 January 2012 Experiments prove nanoscale metallic conductivity in ferroelectrics 10 January 2012 New test spots early signs of inherited metabolic disorders 10 January 2012 Scientists look to microbes to unlock Earth's deep secrets 09 January 2012 New computer model explains lakes and storms on titan 09 January 2012 How does our brain know what is a face and what’s not? 09 January 2012 Researchers create a wire 4 atoms wide, 1 atom tall 09 January 2012 To speed people up, human leg muscle slows down 09 January 2012 Graphene reveals its magnetic personality 09 January 2012 Study pinpoints Ritalin's influence in the brain's attention circuit 07 January 2012 NICE calls for better assessment and treatment of babies at risk of infection 07 January 2012 Leaping lizards and dinosaurs inspire robot design 07 January 2012 The case of the missing gas mileage 06 January 2012 Not all embryonic stem cells produce world’s first primate chimeric offspring 06 January 2012 3-D cameras for cellphones 06 January 2012 Radical Surgery: liver removed, reconstructed, re-implanted 06 January 2012 “Nanowiggles:” Graphene nanomaterials with tunable functionality in electronics 05 January 2012 New technology removes air pollutants, may reduce energy use in animal agriculture facilities 05 January 2012 Manchester University's graphene pioneers knighted 05 January 2012 New guidelines urge caution in combining anti-epileptic, HIV drugs 05 January 2012 Scientists reassess weight loss surgery for type 2 diabetes 04 January 2012 Impaired quality of life: a warning signal after oesophageal cancer surgery 04 January 2012 Smart way of saving lives in natural disasters 04 January 2012 Prevalence of acid reflux has almost doubled over the past decade 04 January 2012 New biomaterial film coatings from whey found commercially viable 03 January 2012 Studies identify risk factors in rising trend of liver cancer 03 January 2012 High-speed CMOS sensors provide better images 03 January 2012 Patterns of connections reveal brain functions 03 January 2012 New "sleeve" records time according to hand movement and improves workplace ergonomics 03 January 2012 NASA's twin GRAIL spacecraft reunite in lunar orbit 02 January 2012 Simulating firefighting operations on a PC 02 January 2012 Fewer animal experiments thanks to nanosensors 02 January 2012 Researchers develop dynamic luminous ceiling that bring the sky into office spaces 02 January 2012 New survey finds little support for expensive drugs and treatments in America 30 December 2011 Researchers obtain highest-pressure vibrational spectrum of iron 30 December 2011 Diet, nutrient levels linked to cognitive ability, brain shrinkage 30 December 2011 Flamac and imec jointly develop new materials for solar cells 30 December 2011 Obesity linked to higher death rate after esophageal cancer surgery 29 December 2011 Spiral proteins are efficient gene delivery agents 29 December 2011 Researchers develop paint-on solar cells 29 December 2011 Researchers design a bandage that spurs, guides blood vessel growth 29 December 2011 New antibodies treat autoimmune disease in mice 28 December 2011 New personalised treatment options for cancer 28 December 2011 Scientists discover a brain cell malfunction in schizophrenia 28 December 2011 Time for a change? Scholars say calendar needs serious overhaul 28 December 2011 MSU chemists become the first to support an 84-year-old theory 27 December 2011 New light shed on chromosome fragility 27 December 2011 'Rare' brain disorder may be more common than thought 27 December 2011 First electronic optical fibres with hydrogenated amorphous silicon developed 27 December 2011 Higgs eludes detection; ATLAS finds new particle at Large Hadron Collider 27 December 2011 Booby trap? France pays women to remove implants 26 December 2011 'Nanoantennas' show promise in optical innovations 26 December 2011 New technique makes it easier to etch semiconductors 26 December 2011 How bacteria fight fluoride in toothpaste and in nature 26 December 2011 Neuroscientists identify a master controller of memory 26 December 2011 Flipping an egg carton of light traps giant atoms 26 December 2011 Scientists succeed in making the spinal cord transparent 26 December 2011 Advanced image analysis furthers retina research 24 December 2011 NIST releases first certified reference material for single-wall carbon nanotubes 24 December 2011 New device could bring optical information processing 24 December 2011 Modelling the spread of radioactivity in seawater 24 December 2011 Water out of thick air 24 December 2011 Electronics made of plastic present endless new possibilities 23 December 2011 Genetic diversity: crucial for our survival in many ways 23 December 2011 Removable ‘cloak’ for nanoparticles helps target tumours 23 December 2011 Not only invisible, but also inaudible 22 December 2011 Self-healing electronics could work longer and reduce waste 22 December 2011 Study to reveal causes of chronic fatigue syndrome 22 December 2011 How traditional social networks fuelled Twitter’s spread 21 December 2011 Research could improve laser-manufacturing technique 21 December 2011 Microneedle sensors may allow real-time monitoring of body chemistry 21 December 2011 Two new Earth-sized exoplanets discovered 21 December 2011 Stopping influenza evolution before it starts 20 December 2011 Tissue structure delays cancer development 20 December 2011 Precise insight into developing low-friction surfaces 20 December 2011 New tool helps revolutionise materials research 20 December 2011 Data-driven tools show geographical patterns of rainfall extremes in India new light 20 December 2011 New 3D transistors promising future chips, lighter laptops 19 December 2011 Scientists elevate little-studied cellular mechanism to potential drug target 19 December 2011 Industrial “inertia to change” delaying development of zero carbon homes: report 19 December 2011 Bioboost for biomass-based energy 17 December 2011 Multisensory integration: when correlation implies causation 17 December 2011 Quantum tunneling results in record transistor performance 17 December 2011 Scientists uncover evidence on how drug-resistant tuberculosis cells form 17 December 2011 Spiral proteins are efficient gene delivery agents 17 December 2011 Data mining without prejudice 17 December 2011 Physicists’ ‘light from darkness’ breakthrough named a top 2011 discovery 17 December 2011 Jumping droplets take a lot of heat, as long as it comes in a cool way 16 December 2011 No higher risk of acute leukaemia in close relatives 16 December 2011 Triton resource helps "track" how Kinesin molecules move 16 December 2011 Low iron levels in blood give clue to blood clot risk 16 December 2011 Chemists propose explanation for superconductivity at high temperatures 15 December 2011 Researchers explain granular material properties 15 December 2011 Tireless research reveals secrets of the “sleep hormone” 15 December 2011 “Virtual operating room” to sharpen surgeons’ smarts and skills 15 December 2011 Gene therapy achieves early success against haemophilia B 14 December 2011 Stanford scientists' computer models help predict tsunami risk 14 December 2011 A glow of recognition 14 December 2011 ATLAS and CMS experiments present Higgs search status 14 December 2011 CERN scientists find further signs of `God particle’ Higgs boson 13 December 2011 Trillion-frame-per-second video 13 December 2011 Using light, researchers convert 2-D patterns Into 3-D objects 13 December 2011 Researchers design Alzheimer’s antibodies 13 December 2011 Research on the world’s smallest steam engine may boost designs of highly-efficient micromachines 12 December 2011 Research may yield more compact antennae for military use 12 December 2011 Treating the brain with tiny electric currents may aid stroke recovery 12 December 2011 Body’s fat switch discovered 12 December 2011 Vision scientists demonstrate innovative learning method 10 December 2011 Making molecular hydrogen more efficiently 10 December 2011 New announcement on Higgs Boson experiment expected next week 10 December 2011 Research could help people with declining sense of smell 10 December 2011 Proteins linked to longevity may be involved in mood control 10 December 2011 UK government to push for open access to publicly funded research 09 December 2011 Voltage increases up to 25 % observed in closely packed nanowires 09 December 2011 Glass that cleans itself 09 December 2011 Researchers link patterns seen in spider silk, melodies 09 December 2011 Researchers develop one of the world’s smallest electronic circuits 09 December 2011 Yale engineers make solar power more efficient 09 December 2011 DRDO’s performance enhancing drug ready for human trials 08 December 2011 Hardware adapts to the software used 08 December 2011 New insights into how the brain reconstructs the third dimension 08 December 2011 Improved diagnostic technology may obviate need for drug when assessing whether a patient needs a coronary stent 08 December 2011 Capturing carbon dioxide directly from air not realistic in the forseeable future 08 December 2011 New elemental cookbook guides efficient thermoelectric combinations 08 December 2011 Acquired traits can be inherited via small RNAs 08 December 2011 Supercomputer reveals new details behind drug-processing protein model 07 December 2011 First habitable super-Earth discovered in orbit around a Sun-like star 07 December 2011 New sugar compound helps prevent cardiac failure! 06 December 2011 Astronomers confirm existence of earth-like planet 600 light years away 06 December 2011 Stem cell therapy opens new approach to treatment of cardiac conditions 06 December 2011 An `eye’ on stem cells 06 December 2011 Maltreated children show same pattern of brain activity as combat soldiers 06 December 2011 Making future buildings safer 06 December 2011 Electronics takes on a new spin 05 December 2011 Anti-inflammatory chemical could prevent stroke damage 05 December 2011 New discovery of adult stem cells holds fresh possibilities for heart regeneration 05 December 2011 Antioxidant-rich diet may reduce stroke risk in women 03 December 2011 Giant piezoelectric effect to improve MEMS devices 03 December 2011 Cars will be power plants of the future 03 December 2011 Wastewater system generates energy, produces drinking water 03 December 2011 Researchers create “squeezed” quantum vacuum filled with atoms 03 December 2011 New technique to see crystals like never before 02 December 2011 Biochip helps physicians detecting blood poisoning quickly 02 December 2011 Bacteria engineered to eat switchgrass and make transportation fuels 02 December 2011 A novel way to concentrate sun’s heat 02 December 2011 Lying and sitting more comfortably 01 December 2011 Thinner thermal insulation 01 December 2011 Scientist seeks answers about manganese toxicity, Parkinson's disease 01 December 2011 Gene that acts as a brake on breast cancer progression 30 November 2011 New research predicts if your car is likely to jump a signal 30 November 2011 Surprise role of nuclear structure protein in development 30 November 2011 A smarter way to make ultraviolet light beams 30 November 2011 Consuming canned soup linked to greatly elevated levels of the chemical BPA 29 November 2011 Scientists watch electrons "melt" 29 November 2011 Scientist designs robots for real-world challenges 29 November 2011 Climate sensitivity to CO2 more limited than extreme projections, says new study 28 November 2011 Bristol researchers to help tackle global problem of antibiotic resistance 28 November 2011 Diabetes drug shows promise in reducing risk of cancer 28 November 2011 Playing music alters the processing of multiple sensory stimuli in the brain 28 November 2011 Insect cyborgs may become first responders, search and monitor hazardous environs 28 November 2011 Safeguarding skeletons using 3D digitisation 28 November 2011 Dream sleep takes sting out of painful memories 25 November 2011 Graphene foam detects explosives, emissions better than today’s gas sensors 25 November 2011 "Fool's gold" leads to new options for cheap solar energy 25 November 2011 Scientists uncover new role for gene in maintaining steady weight 25 November 2011 Implanted neurons grown in the lab take charge of brain circuitry 24 November 2011 New revolutionary material can be worked like glass 24 November 2011 The brain's zoom button 24 November 2011 Unique method behind transplant of artificial trachea 24 November 2011 Wine is fine, but bitter is better for the heart: Italian study 23 November 2011 Important step toward computing with light 23 November 2011 Large-scale power storage on grids made feasible using new nanoparticle electrode 23 November 2011 Researchers find genetic link between heart disease and brain aneurysms 23 November 2011 New magnetic-field-sensitive alloy could find use in novel micromechanical devices 23 November 2011 Synaesthesia linked to a hyper-excitable brain 22 November 2011 A better way to count molecules discovered 22 November 2011 Hope for muscle wasting disease 22 November 2011 New diet targets diabetes 22 November 2011 Using ionised plasmas as cheap sterilisers for developing world 21 November 2011 New biosensor benefits from melding of carbon nanotubes, DNA 21 November 2011 Want fuel cells? Think outside the hydrogen tank 21 November 2011 How cancer cells get by on a starvation diet 21 November 2011 Scientists develop brand new class of small molecules through innovative chemistry 21 November 2011 Study finds 1 in 12 teenagers cause self-harm but most stop by their twenties 19 November 2011 Embryo development discovery 19 November 2011 Unraveling how a mutation can lead to psychiatric illness 19 November 2011 Yale researchers discover promising anti-HIV agents 19 November 2011 Blood type can affect chances of stroke, finds study 18 November 2011 New screening method developed 18 November 2011 Mars Science Lab: Michigan scientists bring special expertise to new rover mission 18 November 2011 UN warns cassava virus, first identified by Bristol researchers, nearing an epidemic in Africa 18 November 2011 Scientists identify new class of antimalarial compounds 18 November 2011 Dendritic cells control lymphocyte entry into lymph nodes 17 November 2011 Are natural halogenated hyrdocarbons harmful to the ozone layer? 17 November 2011 Amplifier helps diamond spy on atoms 17 November 2011 The first hairy microbes: new fossils reveal oldest known ciliates 16 November 2011 Newly found dwarf galaxies could help reveal the nature of dark matter 16 November 2011 Breakthrough in low-loss, high-frequency carbon nanotube electronics 16 November 2011 Diseased hearts to heal themselves in future 16 November 2011 Mimicking the brain, in silicon 15 November 2011 Researchers find potential Achilles’ heel on Lassa Fever, related viruses 15 November 2011 University researchers, health officials team up to improve diabetes outcomes 15 November 2011 Young women with rheumatoid arthritis at more risk for broken bones 14 November 2011 Satellite technology enables rapid, accurate mapping of forest harvest in upper midwest 14 November 2011 Stem cell approach primes immune system to fight cancer 14 November 2011 E coli could convert sugar to biodiesel at 'an extraordinary rate,' say Stanford researchers 14 November 2011 Berkeley Lab Researchers Create First of Its Kind Gene Map of Sulfate-reducing Bacterium: 12 November 2011 Scans to predict result of psychotic episodes 12 November 2011 Researching graphene nanoelectronics for a post-silicon world 12 November 2011 Researchers find new way to predict MS diagnosis in children 12 November 2011 Ames Laboratory physicists find strong bonds between rare-earth metals and graphene 12 November 2011 Tiny worms change direction using two human-like neural circuits 12 November 2011 ORNL fundamental discovery casts enzymes in new light 11 November 2011 Berkeley Lab research sparks record-breaking solar cell performance 11 November 2011 Atomic magnetometers used to make ultra-low field MRI 11 November 2011 Scientists discover how to design drugs that could target particular nerve cells 11 November 2011 Using a phone to fly a drone 10 November 2011 Are electron tweezers possible? Apparently so 10 November 2011 Nanowires could be solution for high performance solar cells 09 November 2011 "Breathalysers" in bars to keep social drinkers safe 09 November 2011 Batteries get a quick charge with new anode technology 09 November 2011 Discovery casts enzymes in new light 09 November 2011 Study will explore anemia's ties to gut microbes 08 November 2011 Discovery could improve efficiency of molecular factories 08 November 2011 Chromosome centromeres are inherited epigenetically 08 November 2011 Scientists identify genes that may signal long life in naked mole-rats 08 November 2011 Indian, Chinese scientists map genome sequence of pigeon pea 07 November 2011 Astronomers look to artificial light to advance search for life out there 07 November 2011 HIV study identifies key cellular defence mechanism 07 November 2011 Robot speeds up glass development 07 November 2011 How fertilised oocytes eliminate paternal mitochondria 07 November 2011 Explosive composite based on nanoparticles and DNA could be an energy source for embedded microsystems 07 November 2011 An incredible shrinking material: how scandium trifluoride contracts with heat revealed 05 November 2011 Supernova solved 05 November 2011 A new series of studies identifies social norms that protect against obesity 05 November 2011 Astrobiologists discover “Sweet Spots” for the formation of complex organic molecules in the Galaxy 05 November 2011 Scientists race against time to save the last 'Flying Pencil' 04 November 2011 The Return of the Mummy: hospital tests reveal the secrets of an Egyptian mummy 04 November 2011 Chromosome centromeres are inherited epigenetically 04 November 2011 Robot speeds up glass development 04 November 2011 A fish test to make food safer 03 November 2011 “Junk DNA“ may give rise to evolutionary innovation 03 November 2011 High-tech spider for hazardous missions 03 November 2011 Scientists discover how daughter cells receive the same number of chromosomes 02 November 2011 Trial tests if drug to boost stem cells and exercise improve blood flow and walking 02 November 2011 Custom glass bending 02 November 2011 Plasma in bags 02 November 2011 Yale engineers open new field of inquiry in bioelectronics 01 November 2011 New algorithm could substantially speed up MRI scans 01 November 2011 Research findings offer new clues into the addicted brain 01 November 2011 Scientists measure dream content for the first time 31 October 2011 Launch of new satellite will sharpen weather observations 31 October 2011 Nature's laws may vary across the Universe 31 October 2011 First patient receives novel gene therapy for type of blindness 31 October 2011 Intestinal stem cells respond to food by supersizing the gut 29 October 2011 Testing geoengineering 29 October 2011 Careless disposal of antibiotics can create aquatic superbugs 29 October 2011 New hybrid technology could bring 'quantum information systems' 29 October 2011 Stanford software that models human motion travels to museum 29 October 2011 Exposure to bisphenol before birth linked to behavioural, difficulties in girls 29 October 2011 First-of-a-kind tension wood study broadens biofuels research 28 October 2011 “New Paradigm” discovered in the way drugs can be manufactured 28 October 2011 Graphene grows better on certain copper crystals 28 October 2011 Mental health risk genes and gender differences found in the developing brain 28 October 2011 Battered asteroid may have warm core 28 October 2011 Improved characterisation of nanoparticle clusters for EHS and biosensors research 28 October 2011 Largest study of causes of cancer in India begins 27 October 2011 Speedy 3D X-rays in the operating room 27 October 2011 Trials show possible side effect in macular degeneration drug 27 October 2011 PSA test valuable in predicting biopsy need, low-risk prostate cancer 27 October 2011 A simple compound with surprising anti-freeze properties 27 October 2011 High-quality white light produced by four-colour laser source 27 October 2011 Ancient cooking pots reveal gradual transition to agriculture 27 October 2011 Yale engineers bring new meaning to the force of light 25 October 2011 Study finds no correlation between primary kidney stone treatment and diabetes 25 October 2011 Deaf children: study shows significant language progress after two cochlear implants 25 October 2011 Neurbiological mechanism behind anorexia / self starvation found in mice 25 October 2011 Smaller surgical procedure sufficient for high-risk melanoma 24 October 2011 Manchester’s ‘first step’ to perfect drug combinations 24 October 2011 A birthplace for primitive life on Earth? 24 October 2011 Virtual reality helps treat social anxiety 24 October 2011 Scientists discover inflammation is controlled differently in brain and other tissues 22 October 2011 Early origins of chronic mid-life diseases: Low birth weight and poverty have long-term effects 22 October 2011 Miniaturising nuclear recycling experiments 22 October 2011 Your DNA may carry a ‘memory’ of your living conditions in childhood 22 October 2011 A new approach to solar power 21 October 2011 Manufacturing goes viral 21 October 2011 Discovery offers new therapy approach for Lou Gehrig's disease 21 October 2011 One size does not fit all for knee replacements and other medical devices 21 October 2011 Scientists create computing building blocks from bacteria and DNA 20 October 2011 New bacteria toxins against resistant insect pests 20 October 2011 Morgenstadt trying out technologies for the city of tomorrow 20 October 2011 Robotic roach gets wings, sheds light on evolution of flight 19 October 2011 European Court of Justice delivers a blow to stem cell research 19 October 2011 Genetically influenced responses to alcohol affect brain activation 19 October 2011 Diamonds, silver and the quest for single photons 19 October 2011 Tiny stamps for tiny sensors 19 October 2011 Vast hidden network regulates gene expression in cancer 19 October 2011 Research finds normal brain communication in patients with agenesis of the corpus callosum 19 October 2011 Premature babies at risk of ill health in later life, research suggests 18 October 2011 Antiviral drugs may slow Alzheimer’s progression 18 October 2011 Seeing through walls 18 October 2011 Amorphous diamond, a new superhard form of carbon created under ultrahigh pressure 18 October 2011 Shift work in teens linked to increased multiple sclerosis risk 18 October 2011 Bristly particles could be boon for powerplants 17 October 2011 Nano Materials by design: No Small Breakthrough 17 October 2011 Research reveals novel aspects of virus-fighting protein 17 October 2011 Faulty molecular switch can cause infertility or miscarriage 17 October 2011 Sniffing out the brain's predictive power 15 October 2011 Monitoring how T cells respond to HIV 15 October 2011 Progress in quantum computing, qubit by qubit 15 October 2011 The secret life of cells — in colour 15 October 2011 Cloud computing and Argonne program help decode German E. coli strain 14 October 2011 Researchers take the temperature of Mars's past 14 October 2011 Estrogen may prevent younger menopausal women from strokes 14 October 2011 Method of studying roots rarely used in wetlands improves ecosystem research 14 October 2011 Three for the price of one — mobile electrons multiplied in quantum dot films 14 October 2011 Tests to catch the makers of dangerous 'legal high' designer drugs 14 October 2011 Researchers reconstruct genome of the Black Death 13 October 2011 Analysis of 29 mammals reveals genomic ‘dark matter’ 13 October 2011 Researchers reconstruct full DNA of Black Death microbe 13 October 2011 Physicists localise 3-D matter waves for first time 13 October 2011 Kids with Down syndrome who bike ride are less sedentary overall 13 October 2011 New knowledge about "flawed" diamonds could speed the development of diamond-based quantum computers 12 October 2011 New form of superhard carbon observed 12 October 2011 India to contribute Rs800 crore in mega telescope project 12 October 2011 Inhaler treatment for lung cancer 12 October 2011 Snowball earth hypothesis challenged 12 October 2011 Study identifies earliest stages of Alzheimer's 12 October 2011 Robot cars: more time, fewer prangs, less congestion 12 October 2011 Light can detect pre-cancerous colon cells 11 October 2011 World's first rear inflatable seat belts earn Ford Breakthrough Award 11 October 2011 Scientists sequence the first carbohydrate biopolymer 11 October 2011 Shutting off inflammation 11 October 2011 Graphene’s ‘Big Mac’ creates next generation of chips 10 October 2011 Rare gene variants linked to inflammatory bowel disease 10 October 2011 Research explores virus movement in Madison groundwater 10 October 2011 Mobile phone app helps patients with dermatitis choose safe products 10 October 2011 Graphene shows unusual thermoelectric response to light 08 October 2011 Stem cell reprogramming technique safer than previously thought 08 October 2011 Crab pulsar beams most energetic gamma rays ever detected from a pulsar 08 October 2011 New 'FeTRAM' is promising computer memory technology 08 October 2011 Electricity from the nose: engineers generate power from human respiration 07 October 2011 Immune mechanism blocks inflammation generated by oxidative stress 07 October 2011 Decade of effort yields diabetes susceptibility gene 07 October 2011 Research sheds light on origins of greatness 07 October 2011 Megacity emissions sensed from space 07 October 2011 Study gauges emotional toll of direct-to-consumer genetic testing 05 October 2011 Take control of your phone’s sensors 05 October 2011 Sulfur in hollow nanofibres overcomes challenges of lithium-ion battery design 05 October 2011 Scientists identify microbes responsible for consuming natural gas in deepwater horizon spill 05 October 2011 Researchers produce cheap sugars for sustainable biofuel production 05 October 2011 Physics Nobel for 3 for discovery of accelerating expansion of universe 04 October 2011 Students building satellite that’s seen as future of space research 04 October 2011 Parental weight strongly influences thinness in children 04 October 2011 Caltech engineers build smart petri dish 04 October 2011 Learning from our mistakes is hardwired 04 October 2011 MRI study finds that depression uncouples brain’s hate circuit 04 October 2011 India to participate in next-generation radio telescope project 03 October 2011 New inherited neurometabolic disorder discovered 03 October 2011 Feeling entitled makes dull tasks drag on 03 October 2011 Cosmic weight watching reveals black hole-galaxy history 03 October 2011 Stroke review could save lives 01 October 2011 'Artificial leaf' makes fuel from sunlight 01 October 2011 High-performance simulation, neutrons uncover three classes of protein motion 01 October 2011 ‘Back-up system’ reduces heart disease deaths 30 September 2011 Roads pave the way for the spread of superbugs 30 September 2011 Laser polishes components to a high-gloss finish 30 September 2011 Metal hydride nanoparticle size influences speed of hydrogen release to fuel cell 30 September 2011 Even high-but-normal blood pressure elevates stroke risk 29 September 2011 Vital protein complex and therapeutic possibilities revealed 29 September 2011 Cell dysfunction linked to obesity and metabolic disorders 29 September 2011 Engineers “cook” promising new heat-harvesting nanomaterials in microwave oven 29 September 2011 Easily embarrassed? Study finds people will trust you more 29 September 2011 New technology uses solar UV to disinfect drinking water 29 September 2011 Mimicking cells with transistors 28 September 2011 Mom's lead exposure linked to higher blood pressure in their daughters 28 September 2011 Modified vaccine shows promise in preventing malaria 28 September 2011 “Next-generation” optical tweezers trap tightly without overheating 28 September 2011 New solar cell technology gives light waves “amnesia” 27 September 2011 Combatting Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy with neurostimulator 27 September 2011 Remote control, with a wave of a hand 27 September 2011 Scientists use brain imaging to reveal the movies in our mind 27 September 2011 Researchers build cardiac tissue using gold nanowires for heart attack patients 26 September 2011 People hospitalised with asthma less likely to die from swine flu 26 September 2011 Plasmonics intensifies a novel nanoscale light source 26 September 2011 How anti-mosquito repellents disorient insects 26 September 2011 Foam injections for varicose veins better for patients and cheaper, study finds 26 September 2011 Super computer Gordon to assist researchers identify seismic faultlines 24 September 2011 Abusive men likely to repeat violence if attraction to women is superficial 24 September 2011 ORNL discovers amazing electrical properties in polymers 24 September 2011 NICE draft guidance recommends new "clot-busting" drug to treat acute coronary syndromes 24 September 2011 Monogenic defects responsible for intellectual disability and related disorders 24 September 2011 CERN Scientists say particles speeding faster than light found 23 September 2011 OPERA experiment reports anomaly in flight time of neutrinos from CERN to Gran Sasso 23 September 2011 EU approves first human embryonic stem cell trial in Europe 23 September 2011 Scientists lay out plans for efficient solar energy harvesting 23 September 2011 Mini-quantum computer passes test 23 September 2011 Singing after stroke: Why rhythm and formulaic phrases may be more important than melody 23 September 2011 Vacuum-like device makes cellular exploration easier 22 September 2011 Humour therapy as effective as antipsychotic drugs in dementia patients 22 September 2011 Health-based approach may help ID groups at risk of genocide 22 September 2011 Smarter robot arms 22 September 2011 Microwave ovens a key to energy production from wasted heat 21 September 2011 Krypton-81 isotope can help map underground waterways 21 September 2011 New 'core wall' may speed skyscraper construction 21 September 2011 Researchers find genetic variants that may contribute to mental illness 20 September 2011 Policies that promote healthy eating could cut heart disease deaths by half 20 September 2011 Hope for powerful new C Diff. treatment 20 September 2011 Scientists 'disarm' HIV in step towards vaccine 20 September 2011 Tiny wires a step towards photonic chip 19 September 2011 Purdue technology used in first fluorescence-guided ovarian cancer surgery 19 September 2011 Lasers could be used to detect roadside bombs 19 September 2011 Artificial blood vessels generated through 3D printer 19 September 2011 Researchers discover switch that controls stem cell pluripotency 17 September 2011 Fingertip-size microscope could aid study of brain diseases 17 September 2011 For kids with ADHD, regular ‘green time’ is linked to milder symptoms 17 September 2011 Fail-safe system may lead to cures for inherited disorders 17 September 2011 Diamonds show depth of Earth’s carbon cycle 17 September 2011 India, UK to collaborate in defence R&D, science and technology 16 September 2011 Researchers discover treatable mechanism responsible for often deadly response to flu 16 September 2011 Eye-controlled wheelchair breakthrough could help thousands of disabled people 16 September 2011 Researchers create nanoscale gold coating with largest-ever superlattice 16 September 2011 A good laugh with others really does ease the pain, says study 16 September 2011 First German genome comprehensively resolved at its molecular level 16 September 2011 A call to arms for synthetic biology 15 September 2011 New hope for hepatitis C vaccine 15 September 2011 Invention unravels mystery of protein folding 15 September 2011 Printing off the paper 15 September 2011 Researchers begin testing of promising new nanomaterial for hydrogen storage 15 September 2011 New MEMS device generates energy from small vibrations 15 September 2011 Cancer-killing cells caught on film in greater 3D detail than before 14 September 2011 Nursing care in a virtual world 14 September 2011 New discovery could lead to ways to stop ringing sound caused by Tinitus 14 September 2011 Study finds more effective way to dry ethanol, reduce costs 14 September 2011 Men also wired for childcare 14 September 2011 Researchers design cancer treatment to safely target all solid tumours 13 September 2011 Optical illusion helps explain how we view moving objects 13 September 2011 New materials hold promise for better detection of nuclear weapons 13 September 2011 Mayo Clinic teams with glowing cats against AIDS, other diseases 13 September 2011 Iron ‘veins’ are secret of promising new hydrogen storage material 12 September 2011 Quantum computing with light 12 September 2011 Study reveals critical similarity between two types of do-it-all stem cells 12 September 2011 New material possible boon for lithium ion batteries 12 September 2011 Managers have bigger brains 10 September 2011 Women using hormonal contraceptives recall emotional events differently 10 September 2011 BAE Systems' Adaptiv turns a tank into a cow 10 September 2011 Design for a mobile facility to measure greenhouse gases 10 September 2011 New hope for HIV vaccine 10 September 2011 Strong magnetic fields might have been created shortly after the Big Bang 10 September 2011 Cosmic crashes forging gold 10 September 2011 Researchers discover direct connections between the areas of the brain responsible for voice and face recognition 09 September 2011 Bacteria shed light on new drug targets for inherited cancers 09 September 2011 Reducing costs of electric vehicle batteries 09 September 2011 Babies distinguish pain from touch at 35-37 weeks 09 September 2011 PerkinElmer to buy Caliper Life Sciences for about $600 million 08 September 2011 Research team overcomes major obstacle for stem cell therapies and research 08 September 2011 Control of fear in the brain decoded 08 September 2011 Innovative nanoparticle purification system using magnetic fields may aid medication, diagnostics 08 September 2011 Microbes generate electricity while cleaning up nuclear waste 08 September 2011 Scientists pinpoint shape-shifting mechanism critical to protein signaling 08 September 2011 Medical acoustics, reaching COPD patients with new Lung Flute 07 September 2011 Digital microfluidics opening the way for revolution in blood sampling 07 September 2011 Scented laundry products emit hazardous chemicals through dryer vents 07 September 2011 Building chips from collapsing nanopillars 07 September 2011 New drugs for dangerous yeast infections 06 September 2011 Stopping arthritis before it starts 06 September 2011 Manipulating plants’ circadian clock may make all-season crops possible 06 September 2011 Developing drugs tailored to patients' genome 06 September 2011 Flame retardants linked to lower birthweight babies 06 September 2011 From a flat mirror, designer light 06 September 2011 Killing a cancer cell from the inside out 03 September 2011 Discovery suggests way to block foetal brain damage due to oxygen deprivation 03 September 2011 Discovery could create retinas from 'Jell-O' 03 September 2011 Tiny oxygen generators boost effectiveness of anti-cancer treatment 03 September 2011 Decrease in smoking reduces death rates within months 02 September 2011 Scientists observe smallest atomic displacements ever 02 September 2011 Two brain halves, one perception 02 September 2011 Chocolate eaters have 37-% lower risk of heart disease: study 31 August 2011 Localising language in the brain 30 August 2011 Free radicals crucial to suppressing appetite 30 August 2011 Testing the water for bioenergy crops 30 August 2011 New discovery sheds light on the ecosystem of young galaxies 30 August 2011 Concrete improvements could pave the way to greenhouse gas reductions 29 August 2011 Statins reduce deaths from infection, respiratory illness, eight years on from trial 29 August 2011 1001 Genome-Project: complete catalog of the Arabidopsis genome on the way 29 August 2011 New imaging method sheds light on cell growth 29 August 2011 Plants could pave the way for new ovarian cancer treatments 27 August 2011 Women anticipate negative experiences differently to men 27 August 2011 Vitamin A supplements could save the lives of 600,000 infants a year 27 August 2011 Swarming robots — enhancing the communication in flying robot systems 27 August 2011 Researchers quantify impacts of irrigation on global carbon uptake 26 August 2011 Gap in immune responses determine infection levels to flu exposure 26 August 2011 Mapping the brain 26 August 2011 A planet made of diamond 26 August 2011 Novel approach tests mother-to-newborn HIV spread prevention 26 August 2011 Now smartphones help raise fuel efficiency 25 August 2011 Common bacterium stops mosquitoes from transmitting dengue virus 25 August 2011 Scientists reengineer an antibiotic to overcome dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria 25 August 2011 Engineers discover nanoscale balancing act that mirrors forces at work in living systems 24 August 2011 Voice cells for voice recognition 24 August 2011 Scientists define cellular pathway essential to removing damaged mitochondria 24 August 2011 Human gait could soon power portable electronics 24 August 2011 Better 'photon loops' may be key to computer and physics advances 23 August 2011 Etch-a-sketch with superconductors 23 August 2011 Scientists help pinpoint cause of stress-related DNA damage 23 August 2011 Simple security for wireless 22 August 2011 Sweet insight: discovery could speed drug development 22 August 2011 Researchers find way to align gold nanorods on a large scale 22 August 2011 Nano-scientists invent better etching technique 20 August 2011 Simply knotted: Creating every knot conceivable from silica microspheres in liquid crystals 20 August 2011 The future of inks, paints and coatings takes shape 20 August 2011 New method detects emerging sunspots deep inside the sun, provides warning of dangerous solar flares 20 August 2011 Mutations not inherited from parents cause more than half the cases of schizophrenia 20 August 2011 Ready to learn? Brain scans can tell you 19 August 2011 Mother’s body mass index linked to fatter babies 19 August 2011 Researchers find new clues about how HIV reservoirs may form 19 August 2011 Effortless sailing with fluid flow cloak 19 August 2011 Neuroscientists shed light on how the brain responds to scenes and their mirror-image reversals 18 August 2011 Scientists uncover reliability issues for carbon nanotubes in future electronics 18 August 2011 AIDS researchers isolate new potent and broadly effective antibodies against HIV 18 August 2011 New research links obesity with heart rhythm disorder 17 August 2011 A new approach to scratch resistance 17 August 2011 Easier, cheaper way to make a sought-after chemical modification to pharmaceuticals 17 August 2011 Faster organic semiconductors for flexible displays can be developed quickly with new method 17 August 2011 ORNL microscopy generates new view of fuel cells 17 August 2011 Running robot: Mabel is the world's fastest two-legged robot with knees 16 August 2011 New neutrino detection experiment in China up and running 16 August 2011 Purdue University starts website for feedback from people with disabilities interested in science 13 August 2011 Study sheds light on late phase of asthma attacks 13 August 2011 India plans legal action against Monsanto for 'illegally' developing Bt brinjal 13 August 2011 Researchers are redefining how the brain plans movement 13 August 2011 Poultry farms that go organic have fewer drug-resistant bacteria 13 August 2011 Caltech researchers find that disorder is key to nanotube mystery 13 August 2011 Technology that could help save lives of soldiers 13 August 2011 Bilayer graphene: another step towards graphene electronics 12 August 2011 Critical insight provided into the disease mechanisms behind multiple sclerosis 12 August 2011 A systematic way to find battery materials 12 August 2011 Armchair science: DNA strands that select nanotubes are first step to a practical ‘quantum wire’ 12 August 2011 Anti-censorship software could make it impossible to block individual sites 12 August 2011 DNA building blocks can be made in space 11 August 2011 Reverse metabolism of bacteria helps to produce faster fuel production 11 August 2011 Scripps research scientist identifies critical role for night blindness gene 11 August 2011 Stress genes out of kilter 11 August 2011 New drug could cure nearly any viral infection 10 August 2011 Hybrid solar system makes rooftop hydrogen 10 August 2011 Research reveals genetic link to human intelligence 10 August 2011 Portable, super-high-resolution 3D imaging 09 August 2011 Study explains why muscles weaken with age and points to possible therapy 09 August 2011 Gene associated with ulcerative colitis uncovered researchers 09 August 2011 Caltech-led engineers solve longstanding problem in photonic chip technology 08 August 2011 The too-smart-for-its-own-good grid 08 August 2011 Potential new eye tumour treatment discovered 08 August 2011 Computer threat analysts demonstrates insulin pump hacking 06 August 2011 Brain training increases dopamine release 06 August 2011 Scientists succeed on two-quantum bit detection 06 August 2011 Researchers uncover new catalysis site 06 August 2011 Scientists find new way to control electronic properties of graphene 'alloys' 06 August 2011 Simple test helps detect heart defects in newborns 06 August 2011 Better desalination technology would help solve world’s water shortage 05 August 2011 Ethanol-loving bacteria accelerate cracking of pipeline steels 04 August 2011 Perfect communication with imperfect chips 04 August 2011 Researchers use gold nanoparticles to diagnose flu in minutes 04 August 2011 Face recognition software can grab personal information, social security numbers 03 August 2011 Bear bile chemical could help keep hearts in rhythm 03 August 2011 Neul launches world's first white space radio system 03 August 2011 Successful data transmission through LED beams 03 August 2011 Defibrillator for stalled software 02 August 2011 Rice builds nanowire battery 02 August 2011 Clearing the decks 02 August 2011 Brain cap technology turns thought into motion 01 August 2011 Nanowire electronics that can be shaped to fit any surface and attach to any material 01 August 2011 Diamonds pinpoint start of colliding continents 01 August 2011 Disease-causing tangle could spawn new materials 01 August 2011 Beefing up muscles can reduce diabetes risk 29 July 2011 Researchers try to make solar power available 24/7 29 July 2011 A shot of ‘tequila-power’ could provide a boost to biofuels: study 29 July 2011 New catalysts for use in drug discovery, biotechnology may be be in the offing 29 July 2011 Scientists solve mystery of water on Saturn's atmosphere 28 July 2011 Researcher computes speed of expansion of universe 28 July 2011 Tiny flying machines inspired by nature will revolutionise surveillance work 28 July 2011 Pigment discovery expanding to new colours 28 July 2011 Post-traumatic stress disorder linked to smaller birth weight and gestation 28 July 2011 Bridge destruction to reveal clues about 'fracture-critical' spans 28 July 2011 Now, gastric bypass surgery to shed weight 27 July 2011 Artificial cilia spur new thinking in nanotechnology 27 July 2011 Transparent batteries: seeing straight through to the future? 27 July 2011 Are cancers newly evolved species? 27 July 2011 Australia wants Indian participation in Square Kilometre Array project 26 July 2011 Computer program could ‘revolutionise the world’s healthcare’ 26 July 2011 U-M researchers create reprogrammed stem cells for disease studies 26 July 2011 Researchers find potential key for unlocking biomass energy 26 July 2011 Scripps research scientists create vaccine against heroin high 26 July 2011 Improving batteries’ energy storage 26 July 2011 IBM unveils breakthrough storage performance 23 July 2011 A mathematical framework to help convert "junk" energy into useful power 23 July 2011 Caltech researchers use DNA molecules to create artificial intelligence 23 July 2011 Tumour cells go against the flow 23 July 2011 Mapping of 'sixth nucleotide' in embryonic stem cells indicates it may activate genes 23 July 2011 Inside the innards of a nuclear reactor 22 July 2011 Researchers create the first artificial neural network out of DNA 21 July 2011 New graphene discovery boosts oil exploration efforts, could enable self-powered microsensors 21 July 2011 Stem cell breakthrough heralds new era of therapy development 21 July 2011 New lung cancer gene found 20 July 2011 The biology behind alcohol-induced blackouts 20 July 2011 Scientists discover how best to excite brain cells 20 July 2011 Software to beat internet censors developed in the US 20 July 2011 Making blood-sucking deadly for mosquitoes 19 July 2011 Solar panels keep buildings cool while generating power 19 July 2011 New contrast agents detect bacterial infections with high sensitivity and specificity 19 July 2011 Model of Enigmatic Alzheimer’s Protein Described for First Time 18 July 2011 Newly Developed Fluorescent Protein Makes Internal Organs Visible 18 July 2011 ‘Positive’ thinkers enjoy better old age, finds study 16 July 2011 Graphite + water = the future of energy storage 16 July 2011 Researchers identify protein that direct stem cells 16 July 2011 Breakthrough towards quantum computing at University of Virginia 16 July 2011 Scientist makes telecommunications breakthrough 15 July 2011 Scientists unveil tools for rewriting the code of life 15 July 2011 Soft memory device opens door to new biocompatible electronics 15 July 2011 Age of Google has changed the way our brain retains information: study 15 July 2011 Is meditation the push-up for the brain? 14 July 2011 New material could offer hope to those with no voice 14 July 2011 Boffins develop cars that 'talk' to each other 14 July 2011 “Cooler” technology offers fundamental breakthrough in heat transfer for microelectronics, other cooling applications 13 July 2011 New way to store heat from ther sun 13 July 2011 Controlling chemistry improves potential of carbon nanotubes 13 July 2011 Computer learns language by playing games 12 July 2011 Chips hold the key to understanding the human brain 12 July 2011 New prototype device to help doctors prescribe most appropriate medicine for individual patients 12 July 2011 Solar cells that can be printed like documents devloped at MIT 11 July 2011 Scientists unlock secrets of potato plant genome 11 July 2011 Japanese firm eyes Lunar Solar Power from the moon 11 July 2011 Bionic glasses for poor vision 09 July 2011 New telescope set to revolutionise understanding of universe 08 July 2011 University College of London technology used in windpipe transplant 08 July 2011 First successful transplant of a synthetic tissue-engineered windpipe 08 July 2011 Proteins prove their metal 08 July 2011 Scientists solve mystery of nerve disease genes 08 July 2011 Hot springs microbe yields record-breaking, heat-tolerant enzyme 07 July 2011 Do well at school to avoid heart disease later, research shows 07 July 2011 Scientists find 'brake-override' proteins that enable development of some cancers 07 July 2011 Magnetic memory and logic could achieve ultimate energy efficiency 06 July 2011 The rise and rise of the flying reptiles 06 July 2011 Energy-storage capacity of ancient microorganism could lead to power source for synthetic cells 06 July 2011 Researchers discover new airway stem cell 05 July 2011 Sun and planets constructed differently, analysis from NASA mission suggests 05 July 2011 New algorithm could help prevent midair collisions 05 July 2011 Simulations reveal details of bioenergy barrier 04 July 2011 Can topical skin gel shrink some breast cancer tumours? 04 July 2011 Change in material boosts prospects of Ultrafast Single-photon Detector 02 July 2011 Smartphone device detects early-stage cataracts 02 July 2011 IBM develops low-cost, 100 times faster-than-Flash memory 02 July 2011 Sight requires exact pattern of neural activity to be wired in the womb 02 July 2011 Searching for the “perfect glass” 02 July 2011 CT scans significantly more effective than chest X-rays in reducing lung cancer deaths 01 July 2011 Click chemistry creates new 'stealth' DNA links 01 July 2011 The future of chip manufacturing 01 July 2011 New research on food choices of allergy sufferers 30 June 2011 LiquidText software supports active reading with fingertip gestures 30 June 2011 Scientists produce graphene in two- and three-layer form 30 June 2011 Studying solar wind 30 June 2011 Vestas develops "stealth" rotors on wind turbines 29 June 2011 Gamma-ray emission from Terzan 5 detected 29 June 2011 A lack of structure facilitates protein synthesis 29 June 2011 Nanomagnets offer food for thought about computer memories 29 June 2011 Scientists from SEI help launch major climate study 29 June 2011 Protecting medical implants from attack 29 June 2011 A magic number for heart health 29 June 2011 Hitting moving RNA drug targets 28 June 2011 Metal particle generates new hope for H2 energy 28 June 2011 Brain rhythm associated with learning also linked to running speed, UCLA study shows 28 June 2011 Defect in graphene may present bouquet of possibilities 28 June 2011 Volkswagen displays driverless system "Temporary Auto Pilot" 27 June 2011 Researchers develop cheap material to purify water 25 June 2011 And now, get a new heart valve in 90 minutes sans open-heart surgery 25 June 2011 NIST 'nanowire' measurements could improve computer memory 25 June 2011 Optical circuit enables new approach to quantum technologies 25 June 2011 Metallic glass: a crystal at heart 25 June 2011 Biologists discover how yeast cells reverse ageing 25 June 2011 Nanowire-based sensors offer improved detection of volatile organic compounds 24 June 2011 Low-cost, efficient catalyst boosts hydrogen fuel technology 24 June 2011 Nano-research opens way to everlasting battery 24 June 2011 Study explores what is likely to bring a sense of well-being in old age 24 June 2011 UC San Diego researchers create tool to put the lid on solar power fluctuations 24 June 2011 Stem cell model offers clues to cause of inherited ALS 23 June 2011 Role of non-coding RNA in inherited neurological and other brain disorders 22 June 2011 Daily pill for Duchenne muscular dystrophy 22 June 2011 'Smart materials' that make proteins form crystals to boost research into new drugs 22 June 2011 Understanding how glasses 'relax' provides some relief for manufacturers 22 June 2011 Lab-grown meat would 'cut emissions and save energy' 21 June 2011 Nanoparticles disguised as red blood cells to deliver cancer-fighting drugs 21 June 2011 Swarming nanoparticles communicate to boost drug concentrations near tumours 21 June 2011 Breakthrough larynx transplant trials to commence in the UK 20 June 2011 Metallic Glass: A Crystal at Heart 20 June 2011 Cancer-seeking 'smart bombs' target kidney cancer cells 18 June 2011 Insulin in the midbrain influences eating behaviour 18 June 2011 Transferring computing tasks across devices 18 June 2011 Indian Council of Medical Research to validate traditional Indian therapies 17 June 2011 New breakthrough in high blood pressure research 17 June 2011 TRC researchers isolate new molecule to fight TB 16 June 2011 Why we are so complicated 16 June 2011 New model predicts insect populations 16 June 2011 New solar cell technology cranks up efficiency 16 June 2011 There's a mouse in the maze: UCSD IEEE organizes robotic mouse competition 15 June 2011 Promising new target for stifling the growth and spread of cancer 14 June 2011 Seaports need a plan for weathering climate change, say Stanford researchers 14 June 2011 Scientists succeed in magnestising graphene 14 June 2011 Enzyme prevents fatal heart condition associated with athletes 13 June 2011 International trial finds polypill halves predicted heart disease and stroke risk 13 June 2011 "Chemobath" for colon cancer undergoes evaluation 11 June 2011 Solar cell technology opportunities: Looking To a Bright, Sunny Future 11 June 2011 New inorganic semiconductor layers hold promise for solar energy 10 June 2011 Nanoparticles help scientists harvest light with solar fuels 10 June 2011 Good night! European comet chaser Rosetta goes into hibernation 09 June 2011 Researchers parse the origins of haematopoietic stem cells 09 June 2011 The heat is on: NIST zeroes in on energy consumption of ice makers 09 June 2011 Tata Motors and Japan's NEDO develop dual-fuel power plant 09 June 2011 Trapping deadly human viruses using decoys 08 June 2011 Study finds copper proves effective against new E. coli strains 08 June 2011 Global test run of next-gen internet protocol IPv6 begins today 07 June 2011 Major breakthrough in shrimp research at Andhra Pradesh 07 June 2011 New software tool helps evaluate natural cooling options for buildings 07 June 2011 Worm discovery could help one billion people worldwide 07 June 2011 New research may lead to fusion power from gamma ray lasers 06 June 2011 Neutrons provide first sub-nanoscale snapshots of Huntington's disease protein 06 June 2011 'Walking' wheelchair could improve mobility for the disabled 06 June 2011 Colour provides short boosts to stamina: Rochester study 04 June 2011 Graphene defect may present bouquet of possibilities 04 June 2011 Silver cycle: new evidence for natural synthesis of silver nanoparticles 04 June 2011 Stem cells from surgery leftovers could repair damaged hearts 04 June 2011 E coli outbreak in Europe linked to super virulent mutant strain 03 June 2011 Electron is surprisingly round, say Imperial scientists following 10-year study 03 June 2011 New calculations on Blackbody Energy set the Stage for Clocks with unprecedented accuracy 03 June 2011 Advances in chemical synthesis reveal rare natural product with potent pain-killing properties 03 June 2011 National Innovation Council, CSIR to jointly promote innovation clusters 01 June 2011 TU Delft makes magnetic nanoparticles from precious metals 01 June 2011 Potential new drug candidate found for Alzheimer's disease 01 June 2011 Scientists find biological mechanism during transition to alcohol management 01 June 2011 Intel's 3D transistor Tri-Gate to be available in India by year-end 30 May 2011 Pancreas betrayed by 'double agent' 30 May 2011 New test for rare form of cancer 30 May 2011 US Air Force researchers develop 'green' rocket fuel 28 May 2011 Patient safety: reducing radiation exposure risks from CT scans and X-rays 28 May 2011 Engineers look to birds for future unmanned aerial vehicles 28 May 2011 Scientists contest claims over arsenic eating bacteria 28 May 2011 Humans too can use echolocation like bats, whales 28 May 2011 How shifts in temperature primes immune response 28 May 2011 High pregnancy weight gain can lead to long-term obesity 28 May 2011 Nanoengineers invent new biomaterial that more closely mimics human tissue 27 May 2011 Men and women could be doing an equal share of housework by 2