All news dated 10/17/2006

Medicine & Health

Researchers find a neural signature of bilingualism

October 17, 2006 | User rating: 4.7 / 5 after 6 vote(s) | pda version

New data hint at oncoming cocaine epidemic

October 17, 2006 | User rating: 4 / 5 after 7 vote(s) | pda version

New study gives further hope that vitamin D can fight breast cancer

October 17, 2006 | User rating: 3.6 / 5 after 5 vote(s) | pda version

Potential new therapeutic target for asthma, allergies and cancer

October 17, 2006 | User rating: 4.3 / 5 after 4 vote(s) | pda version

Vaccine protects mice from 1918 flu virus

October 17, 2006 | User rating: 3 / 5 after 2 vote(s) | pda version

Adolescent but not adult hamsters are more aggressive on low dose of fluoxetine

October 17, 2006 | User rating: 3.5 / 5 after 2 vote(s) | pda version

Vax and Pax: Taking Turns to Build an Eye

October 17, 2006 | User rating: 3.8 / 5 after 4 vote(s) | pda version

FDA approves new diabetes treatment

October 17, 2006 | User rating: 2 / 5 after 5 vote(s) | pda version

Hormone creams may trigger puberty

October 17, 2006 | User rating: 4.3 / 5 after 9 vote(s) | pda version

FDA issues alert for glucose test strips

October 17, 2006 | User rating: 4 / 5 after 4 vote(s) | pda version

New heart failure device is tested

October 17, 2006 | User rating: 3 / 5 after 2 vote(s) | pda version

Study: Seafood safe and healthy to eat

October 17, 2006 | User rating: 1.3 / 5 after 6 vote(s) | pda version

General Science

Biologists Discover Amphibian Eggs Defend Themselves Against Water Molds

October 17, 2006 | User rating: 4.2 / 5 after 9 vote(s) | pda version

Portable, Life-Saving Seat Belt Created Following Tragic Crash

October 17, 2006 | User rating: 3.6 / 5 after 15 vote(s) | pda version

Special chip provides better picture of salmon health

October 17, 2006 | User rating: 2 / 5 after 2 vote(s) | pda version

New species of dwarf buffalo is identified

October 17, 2006 | User rating: 3.4 / 5 after 7 vote(s) | pda version

Sea coral hope for fighting gastroenteritis

October 17, 2006 | User rating: 4.3 / 5 after 3 vote(s) | pda version

Scientists urge use of video games

October 17, 2006 | User rating: 1.3 / 5 after 4 vote(s) | pda version

Genomic comparison of lactic acid bacteria published

October 17, 2006 | User rating: 3 / 5 after 3 vote(s) | pda version

Technology

2007 vehicle fuel economy list released

October 17, 2006 | User rating: 2.4 / 5 after 19 vote(s) | pda version

International Symposium Identifies Top Issues for sub-40 nm Immersion Litho

October 17, 2006 | User rating: 2.7 / 5 after 6 vote(s) | pda version

Lane departure warning systems help drowsy drivers avoid crashes

October 17, 2006 | User rating: 3.4 / 5 after 5 vote(s) | pda version

HP Creates RFID Technology for Tracking Data Center Assets

October 17, 2006 | User rating: 3.3 / 5 after 3 vote(s) | pda version

Electronic Devices

Sanyo Epson Develops 2.6-Inch LTPS LCD with 500 ppi Definition

October 17, 2006 | User rating: 2.6 / 5 after 8 vote(s) | pda version

Space & Earth science

Colliding galaxies make love, not war

October 17, 2006 | User rating: 4.7 / 5 after 29 vote(s) | pda version

Study Finds Stronger Link Between Human Activity And Particulate Pollution

October 17, 2006 | User rating: 4.4 / 5 after 7 vote(s) | pda version

Tons of PCBs Reaching the Deep Oceans

October 17, 2006 | User rating: 4.7 / 5 after 6 vote(s) | pda version

Nanotechnology

New technique reveals inner lives of red blood cells

October 17, 2006 | User rating: 3.7 / 5 after 12 vote(s) | pda version

Creating Nanodevices for Delivery of Vaccines

October 17, 2006 | User rating: 4 / 5 after 14 vote(s) | pda version