Japanese Mushroom enzyme may revolutionize protein research
Utrecht University researchers studying Japanese mushroom Grifola frondosa have achieved a major breakthrough that may help simplify the study of proteins lying at the root of various diseases like cancer and diabetes. ANI
BlackBerries arouse resentment in some users
Though they might be in vogue at the moment, BlackBerries also arouse resentment in some who use them, according to a new study. ANI
Pole dancing game all set to hit Wii consoles
After Nintendo Wii, get ready for another Wii-like game that promises to keep you fit, and that too by letting you stretch your muscles in a more sexier way, i.e. pole dancing. ANI
Fungi maybe natures eco-warrior against harmful effects of depleted uranium
A new report has suggested that fungi may have an important role to play in capturing potentially dangerous depleted uranium, left in the environment after recent war campaigns. ANI
One-third of US parents have low-level knowledge of child development
Researchers from the University of Rochester have found that almost one-third of U.S. parents have a surprisingly low-level knowledge of typical infant development and unrealistic expectations for their childs physical, social and emotional growth. ANI
Drought-perennial pastures can help to reduce greenhouse emissions
A new research has determined that drought-perennial pastures can help to reduce greenhouse emissions by helping soils to soak up carbon. ANI
The Red Barons lethal success put down to plain old luck
A new study has claimed that much of the success of Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen, a German flying ace of World War I, better known as the Red Baron, was due to plain old luck. ANI
Hurricanes can be averted by diverting their route
Weather modification experts have suggested that the goal of hurricane fighters should be to re-route the approaching storms and ease their fury, rather than try to stop them forming in the first place. ANI
Scientists develop self-perfection method for smaller, more powerful microchips
Princeton engineers have overcome the tiny defects and performance barriers associated with microchip shrinking, by developing a new technique that could considerably improve chip quality without increasing fabrication cost. ANI
Hurricanes can be averted by diverting their route
Weather modification experts have suggested that the goal of hurricane fighters should be to re-route the approaching storms and ease their fury, rather than try to stop them forming in the first place. ANI
Scientists develop self-perfection method for smaller, more powerful microchips
Princeton engineers have overcome the tiny defects and performance barriers associated with microchip shrinking, by developing a new technique that could considerably improve chip quality without increasing fabrication cost. ANI
Biomass-degrading fungus can help to improve biofuel production
The genome analysis of a biomass-degrading fungus has revealed that it has capabilities for improved biofuel production. ANI
European Space Agency would prefer astronerds for future space missions
Rather than scouting for potential astronauts who have a remarkable level of intelligence, courage, fitness and endurance, the European Space Agency (ESA) is looking for scientists and engineers who display team competence, empathy and emotional stability, for future space exploration missions. ANI