Brooke Miller : Science World Report

Nov 05, 2012 03:57 AM EST

Unapproved Drug Therapy to Cure Inherited Form of Kidney Disease

The researchers from Mayo clinic have come up with a novel drug therapy that helps in treating inherited form of kidney disease known as autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD).

Nov 05, 2012 03:40 AM EST

NASA Will Send Alerts to Spot Space Station

A new service was proposed by NASA in order to mark the 12th anniversary of crews living and working abroad the International Space Station. The service helps people observe the orbiting laboratory when it passes overhead.

Nov 05, 2012 03:35 AM EST

Cyberbullying in Workplace Getting Common and Severe

As we stay in virtual world more and more and interact with countless people, cyberbullying is turning out to be a common problem. It is more worrisome in the workplace as employees, use texts, emails or web postings to attack and abuse their colleagues. It is common as conventional bullying.

Nov 05, 2012 02:55 AM EST

Energy From a Beating Heart to Power a Pacemaker: Study

A team of U.S. researchers have come up with a new device that harnesses energy from a beating heart to keep a pacemaker running. This new finding will help patients to power their pacemakers and do away with the need to replace batteries every few years.

Nov 05, 2012 02:54 AM EST

Scientists Track the Event of Comet Hergenrother Splitting Apart

Comet Hergenrother has begun to split apart according to scientists. Astronomers and immature sky -watchers following the comet's trajectory through the sky since early October observed that it is currently navigating the inner solar system and spewing cometary dust material. It appears that the com...

Nov 04, 2012 01:52 PM EST

Citters Tend To Grow Bigger In Size

The cope rule suggests that small citters grow into bigger beasts. The cope rule that was suggested by Edward Cope a paleontologist is proved right by a new test that was conducted using advanced statistical modeling methods.

Nov 03, 2012 01:28 PM EDT

NASA Maps How Nutrients Affect Plant Productivity

Nutrients are known to be essential for plant growth. Plants will grow normally until they run short of one nutrient. Then growth is limited by the availability of that nutrient. If the nutrients are deficient, or too abundant, then plants will be discolored or deformed.

Nov 03, 2012 01:23 PM EDT

Study: Self-Harm Not Always a Sign of Serious Mental Health Problems

One of the common ways of expressing deep emotional feelings is self harm. In situations of low self esteem or dealing with traumatic events of life one intentionally damages or injures their body. It is a is an expression of personal distress, rather than an illness.

Nov 03, 2012 04:22 AM EDT

Less Expensive and Adventurous Way to Tackle Calamities Like Sandy

It would be futile to depend on expensive seawalls which provide nothing but a false sense of security in efforts to control nature. Rather, less expensive warning systems and improved evacuation procedures to save lives seems to be the better strategy.

Nov 03, 2012 03:37 AM EDT

Future Health Depends on How You React to Stress Today

When you are overloaded with troubles and worries you tend to use the word 'stress'. But it is unclear what causes stress. What is clear is that stress levels can trigger emotional and physical health problems. Hence, don't let stress hijack your life.

Nov 03, 2012 03:33 AM EDT

Brain Imaging Not Sufficient to Diagnose Autism

Recent studies indicate that one in 88 children in the U.S. suffers from Autism Spectrum Disorder. The prevalence of ASD has increased 78 percent in the last decade, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Autism is a complex neurodevelopment disorder that manifests in early childhood and is c...

Nov 02, 2012 04:34 AM EDT

Closing the Gap Between Growth and Consumption of Edible Stuff

The process of ripening holds key to prosperity of farmers and benefits the consumer. A new discovery shows that chloroplasts are affected by the ubiquitin proteasome system (UPS).