Science News

4:47 PM
17-November
2009 Calgary Pushes For Pesticide ReductionCalgary is expected to reduce more its use of herbicides and pesticides following the approval by the city of a bylaw to cut further use. Calgary's Council approved the measure in a 13-2 vote.
Topics: Canada, Environment, Science

3:55 PM
17-November
2009 IAEA Inspects Syrian Reactor For Second Time After Discovering UraniumThe International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has inspected a Syrian reactor for the second time on Tuesday. The visit was prompted by the agency's explanation about uranium particles found there.
Topics: Science, World

7:18 AM
17-November
2009 Antidepressant Increases Libido In WomenA drug originally developed as an antidepressant has been shown as an effective treatment for women with low libidos, according to new research.
Topics: Health, Science, Offbeat

6:50 AM
17-November
2009 Frequent Migraines May Signal Stroke RiskMigraine headaches may be a harbinger to the most common type of stroke, according to a new study.
Topics: Health, Science

6:34 AM
17-November
2009 Study: EKGs May Misdiagnose Common Heart ConditionA common test prescribed to detect heart problems can often lead doctors to misdiagnose a common heart condition, according to a recent study.
Topics: Health, Science, Technology

   

5:33 AM
17-November
2009 Butler-Jones Estimates 25 Percent Of Canadians Immunized Against H1N1Despite reports of shortage, queue jumping in clinics and "black market" supply of the Influenza A (H1N1) vaccine, Canada managed to have already one-fourth of the country's population immunized against the swine flu virus.
Topics: Canada, Health, Science

10:06 PM
16-November
2009 Harper Open To Attending Copenhagen Climate Change SummitCanadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has indicated at the close of the Asia-Pacific Economic Conference that he is open to attending the Copenhagen Climate Change Summit if other global leaders would also come.
Topics: Canada, Environment, Science

7:11 PM
16-November
2009 Miscalculation Leads To Expired H1N1 Vaccine DisposalMiscalculation has led some of the large health districts in Canada like Toronto and Halifax to throw out expired Influenza A (H1N1) vaccine. The discarded swine flu vaccine, which was past the 24-hour shelf life, was just 1 percent of the total vaccine the health districts have administered.
Topics: Canada, Health, Science

2:57 PM
16-November
2009 Update: Shuttle Atlantis Successfully Launches Astronauts On Work Commute To SpaceThe crew of Atlantis began their work week with a successful launch into outer space on Monday. At an approximate top speed of Mach 25 and an eight minute journey above the earth the crew is at the very beginning of an 11-day journey.
Topics: United States, Technology, Science

2:30 PM
16-November
2009 Public Health Agency Of Canada Warns of Weak Control On Tracking Viruses, Bacteria In Federal FacilitiesThe Public Health Agency of Canada warned of weak controls in tacking bacteria and viruses in federal facilities following a recent audit of government laboratories.
Topics: Canada, Health, Science