Science And Technology News

1:47 PM
13-November
2009 NASA Scientists Uncover "Significant Amount" Of Water On MoonNASA scientists revealed a discovery of historic proportions on Friday. During a press conference scientists announced a "significant amount" of water.
Topics: United States, Science and Technology, Good

12:09 PM
13-November
2009 NASA Officials Expected To Reveal They Found Ice On MoonNASA officials are expected to reveal that they discovered a large field of ice on the moon. AHN will have more information soon.
Topics: Science and Technology

9:48 AM
13-November
2009 Quarter Of A Million Kids In England At Risk For Skin Cancer From Tanning BedsIn an effort to have a healthy glow in climates where the sun rarely shines, children are turning to artificial tanning beds to get a sun crisp look. However according to a recent study of children in England nearly a quarter of a million 11-17 year olds are being put at increased risk of developing malignant melanoma by using the "sunbeds."
Topics: World, Health, Science and Technology

11:17 AM
12-November
2009 First Pediatric Patient With Implanted Mechanical Heart Device Released From Texas HospitalTexas Children's Hospital has released a child with a mechanical heart while he waits for a donor heart. The facility is the nation's first pediatric hospital to discharge a child while on the device, a feat only accomplished by adult institutions.
Topics: United States, Health, Science and Technology

11:55 AM
11-November
2009 Chinese Scientists Develop Database Of Liver Proteins For Numerous Health TreatmentsScientists from 11 research centers in China are reporting the creation of a database containing proteins produced by genes in a single human organ. Researcher's area of focus was the liver in the hopes of creating a massive assortment in both protein and transcript levels which could be used as a roadmap for finding possible new biomarkers and treatments for liver disease.
Topics: World, Health, Science and Technology

   

10:38 AM
11-November
2009 Ergonomic Specialists Analyze Long-Term Health Of Effects Of TextingGiven the prevalence of text messaging among young adults, researchers want to delve further into the physiological effects of this latest form of communication. Medical officials agree that the Millenials age group texts the most so it's important to know what the long term health effects could be.
Topics: Science and Technology, Health

10:01 AM
11-November
2009 Western Greece Jolted By Magnitude 5.4 EarthquakeThe Greek Ionian islands were rocked by an earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale on Wednesday. Officials say there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
Topics: Science and Technology, World

9:44 AM
10-November
2009 Stem Cell Therapy May Reduce Negative Cognitive Effects From Radiotherapy In Brain Tumor PatientsAccording to researchers human embryonic stem cells could help people with learning and memory deficits after radiation treatment for brain tumors. Research with rats has found that transplantation alleviates the side effects of radiotherapy.
Topics: Science and Technology, Health, Good

2:17 PM
9-November
2009 Social Networking, Enterprise 2.0 Applications Changing The Way Business Is ConductedAccording to an international study the use of social networking and collaborative applications for business purposes has skyrocketed in the last six month period. With increased adoption of Web-based applications, the rate at which Enterprise 2.0 systems are making the crossover from personal to business use is happening faster than previous crossovers, such as instant messaging (IM).
Topics: Business, Science and Technology, Good

12:44 PM
9-November
2009 Nokia Recalls 14 Million Cellphone Chargers That Pose Electric Shock RiskSome 14 million Nokia cellphone chargers with loose plastic coverings are being recalled because of potential electric shock risk to users.
Topics: Science and Technology, World