Young Researcher on the Trail of Herbal Snakebite Antidote
A PhD student at the University of Copenhagen has drawn on nature's own pharmacy to help improve the treatment of snakebites in Africa.
Missing Pieces of DNA Structure is a Red Flag for Deadly Skin Cancer
Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer and is the leading cause of death from skin disease. Rates are steadily increasing, and although risk increases with age, melanoma is now frequently seen in young people.
New iPhone 5 Helps Apple Inc. Shares Attain Record High
Apple Inc.'s shares took a leap, reaching a record high level on Friday. One analyst attributed this to new "iPhone 5 fever" as the corporation announced that a few customers needed to wait up to two to three weeks to get their hands on the new Apple Inc.'s smartphone which is not only slimmer and faster but also accounts for almost half of the company's overall revenue.
'Minority Report' Facial Recognition System Being Installed Across USA by FBI; Everyone To Be Tracked
Don't look now, but Big Brother is one step closer to watching you all of the time, no matter where you are.
PepsiCo President Compton Resigns; Abdalla Becomes His Successor
PepsiCo Inc. informed on Tuesday that its president, John Compton, resigned from the post to run a large privately held company in the state of Tennessee, Pilot Flying J Oil Corp. John Compton's resignation comes as a surprise after less than a year on the job. Zein Abdalla has been appointed John Compton's successor.
The Myth Behind Central Bank Money Printing
One of the longest-running myths in financial markets is going to damage a lot of portfolios: the myth that central bank money printing - in the context of a modern banking system - hikes the value of stocks.
Zombies and Fireworks Aren’t Real
There's a movie about a zombie apocalypse where fireworks are used to distract the zombies. While their yellow eyes are peeled to the sky, scroungers go looking for food outside the safety of the walls. The violent zombies are so absorbed by the fireworks they let people walk right past them. Think of it as stimulus.
Wii U to be Priced Higher than Xbox and Playstation 3 in Japan
Nintendo Co. is all set to sell its new Nintendo gaming console titled the Wii U in Japan at a price of $340 or 26,250 yen as the creator of the mega popular game title Super Mario looks to gain the lead in gaming from Microsoft Corp. and Sony Corp. and fend off smartphone and tablet manufacturers headed by Apple Inc.
Apple Inc.’s New iPhone 5 Release Update: Facts and Features
On 12th September, as mentioned in our earlier article, Apple Inc. has unveiled its latest product New iPhone 5. At the official New iPhone5 unveiling the company announced that Apple Inc.'s sixth-generation smartphone would be released on 21st of September, just only one week after its official premiere. At the New iPhone 5 event the already-legendary company introduced its the thinnest, lightest, fastest smartphone it had ever produced.
An Apple A Day
Before getting into the crux of this article, what you are now about to read is probably the most essential and important piece of information concerning apples.
Apple Granted Patent to Disable iPhone Recordings Near Government Buildings or Political Events
You might think that the remote vehicle "start" capabilities offered through some car companies, like OnStar via General Motors, for example, is a "cool" thing to have.
New Way to Search for House and Land Packages
Australia's leading residential builders and developers have jumped on board a new web-based house and land matching service houseandland.com.au
Should I Marry Him?
In the first scientific study to test whether doubts about getting married are more likely to lead to an unhappy marriage and divorce, UCLA psychologists report that when women have doubts before their wedding, their misgivings are often a warning sign of trouble if they go ahead with the marriage.
Fish Oils Proven to Slow Aging and Mobility Decline
Fish-oil supplements high in omega-3 fatty acids may improve the body's ability to build muscle and help stave off age-related immobility, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Aberdeen, U.K., and presented at the British Science Festival in the same city.
'Junk' DNA Found to Play Crucial Role in Health or Disease
Human biology is a mysterious thing, which is why perplexing diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes and psychiatric disorders are so hard to predict and, as is often the case, to treat as well. Another complexity involves understanding how and why one individual might contract a debilitating or deadly disease like depression or cancer, while an identical twin remains the epitome of health.
The Real Reason the Stanford Organic Food Study Was a Fraud
No matched groups. That's the short answer. It's a basic principle in scientific studies.
Open Consultation Process to Determine Raw Milk Product Category Rules Starting Soon
Environmental product declarations (EPDs) are specific, detailed reports that track the environmental footprint of a product. They provide a standardized way of assessing a product's life cycle to track its complete impact on the environment, from cradle to grave (or resource extraction to disposal, i.e. greenhouse gas emissions, ozone depletion or water pollution).
Discover the Best in Alternative Medicine for Cancer
First, let's make one thing perfectly clear, conventional (western) medicine does an outstanding job with medical emergencies.
Impressive Launch of NEW Cloud-Based Property Management and Trust Accounting Software by PropertyTree.com + E-Ave Wrap Up
After going in search of a Cloud-Based Property Management Software solution for a real estate agent friend of mine a couple of weeks ago, I discovered that Rockend have released their latest Cloud-Based Property Management and Trust Accounting software solution which has been designed to provide a flexible, accessible, mobile solution that’s accessible from anywhere via the web and via any web-enabled device.
Nearly 1,400 Students Participate
When Washington State University became one of the first college campuses to be hard hit by an outbreak of the H1N1 flu virus three years ago, enterprising researchers at the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication found some college students here were likely to be confident they could acquire the information needed to either prevent themselves from catching or properly self-treat the disease – even when they were wrong.
Stem Cells Improve Visual Function in Blind Mice
An experimental treatment for blindness, developed from a patient's skin cells, improved the vision of blind mice in a study conducted by Columbia ophthalmologists and stem cell researchers.
How QE Favours the Rich
How QE Favours the Rich
A Boom in Pork Chops
If you need any further evidence that the bulk commodity bubble has burst all over the place, look no further than the actions of the Queensland government. These bozos announced their budget on Tuesday, ratcheting up the royalties on coal production.
Trouble Ahead For the United States of Europe
We're back in the City of Lights, Fellow Reckoner, La Ville-Lumière. The hot and dusty Medina of Marrakech is behind us. So too the coastline of Portugal and the cities of Seville and Madrid. But what is ahead...for Europe...for the world?
Math Anxiety Causes Trouble for Students as Early as First Grade
Many high-achieving students experience math anxiety at a young age - a problem that can follow them throughout their lives, new research at the University of Chicago shows.
Facebook Profile Pictures Influence Perceived Attractiveness, MU Study Finds
Around the world, more than 850 million people use Facebook regularly to communicate. More and more employers also are using Facebook as a way to examine potential employees before making hires.
The $3 Billion Human Genome Project was Supposed to Find the Root Causes of All Diseases, but Turned out to be a Scientific Boondoggle
"To ferret out the genetic roots of common diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's and then generate treatments" was the true goal of the 10-year, $3 billion human genome project, or was it?
Scotts Miracle-Gro Busted for Illegally Using Pesticides on its Bird Seed, Falsifying Documents and Killing Wild Birds
The Scotts Miracle-Gro company has been slapped with a $4 million criminal fine, the largest ever for this type of violation, after pleading guilty back in February to illegally adding unapproved insecticides to several of its bird food lines.
SEO Tips For Real Estate Agents
Having worked as an SEO consultant for many years, i first got into the game doing SEO work for many of Victoria's real estate agents.
Michelle Obama Launches New Supermarket Shopping Guide, but No Mention of GMO, Aspartame, MSG
Michelle Obama has reportedly developed a new shopping guide as part of her Let's Move campaign against obesity that offers Americans some personal tips on how best to shop for food while at the grocery store.