In a study presented Jan. 29 at the 44th annual meeting of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., a Johns Hopkins team recommends that the benchmark for designation as a high-…

A Purdue University archaeologist discovered an intact ancient iron ore mine in South America that shows how civilizations before the Inca Empire were mining this valuable ore. "Archaeologists know…

The Fertile Crescent of the Middle East has long been identified as a “cradle of civilization” for humans. In a new genetic study, researchers at the University of California, Davis, have concluded…

We might think we control the climate but unless we harness the powers of our microbial co-habitants on this planet we might be fighting a losing battle. Humans mostly affect the atmosphere…

A new study sheds light on the relationship between women who smoke while pregnant — or are exposed to second-hand smoke — and an increased risk of SIDS to their babies. Researchers at McMaster…

Sequences of DNA in the human genome that originated from ancient viral infections have some surprising effects on our bodies and are even essential for a healthy pregnancy, according to an article…

The combined supercomputing power of the UK and US ‘national grids’ has enabled UCL (University College London) scientists to simulate the efficacy of an HIV drug in blocking a key protein used by…

Using ESO's Very Large Telescope Interferometer, astronomers have probed the inner parts of the disc of material surrounding a young stellar object, witnessing how it gains its mass before becoming…

LONDON, January 29 /PRNewswire/ -- At ISE 2008, specialist UK distributor of 'Advanced Products', PSCo, is announcing a partnership deal with Minicom Advanced Systems, a leader in the development of…

NORCROSS, Georgia, January 29 /PRNewswire/ -- - Initiative Provides a New Way to Shop for Baby Products, With Information on the Best Baby Products and Easy-To-Follow Links to Major Retailers as…