Earth & Environment - May 13, 2010 12:13 - 0 Comments
Morocco’s swimming in ancient sea creatures
YALE (US)—Paleontologists have discovered a rich array of exceptionally preserved fossils of marine animals that lived between 480 million and 472 million years ago. The specimens are the oldest yet discovered soft-bodied fossils from the Ordovician, which was marked by intense biodiversification. (more…)
Science & Technology - Apr 20, 2010 11:40 - 0 Comments
Dog-sized dino species discovered in Texas
YALE (US)—Paleontologists have discovered a new species of dinosaur with a softball-sized lump of solid bone on top of its skull. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Feb 26, 2010 18:13 - 1 Comment
Past cyclones predict stormy future?
YALE (US)—More frequent tropical cyclones in Earth’s ancient past contributed to persistent El Niño-like conditions, a finding that could have implications for the planet’s future as global temperatures continue to rise due to climate change. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 14, 2009 18:14 - 4 Comments
Whole blood testing via nanosensors
YALE (US)—Nanosensors have been used to measure biomarkers in whole blood for the first time, a step which researchers believe will dramatically simplify the way physicians test for biomarkers of cancer and other diseases. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 8, 2009 16:46 - 0 Comments
Nanomagnets may speed blood tests
YALE (US)—A team has developed a way to rapidly manipulate and sort different cells in the blood using liquids comprised of magnetic nanoparticles. The advance could dramatically improve the speed and sensitivity of tests used to detect cancer biomarkers, blood disorders, viruses, and other diseases. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Nov 24, 2009 18:12 - 12 Comments
Slow CO2 absorption may speed climate change
YALE (US)—The world’s oceans are absorbing less carbon dioxide, which could mean an acceleration in the pace of climate change, according to a new study. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 9, 2009 17:27 - 0 Comments
Molecules kick start body’s response to HIV
YALE (US)—Researchers have developed synthetic molecules capable of enhancing the body’s immune response to HIV and HIV-infected cells, as well as to prostate cancer cells. (more…)
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