Scientist at Work: Dr. Donald A. Redelmeier: Think the Answer’s Clear? Look Again
Dr. Donald A. Redelmeier’s work has debunked preconceived notions and revealed some deep truths about the predictors of longevity, the organization of health care and the workings of the medical mind. feeds.nytimes.com |
Snail sat-nav triumphs in contest
A 69-year-old grandmother from Devon wins a BBC search to find the country's best amateur scientist. bbc.co.uk |
Robert W. McCollum, Dean of Dartmouth Medical School, Dies at 85
Dr. McCollum made significant contributions to the understanding of viral diseases, including polio, hepatitis and mononucleosis. feeds.nytimes.com |
Trio wins Nobel for developing key chemistry tool
By MALCOLM RITTER and KARL RITTER 2010-10-06T23:51:38ZNEW YORK (AP) -- A method for building complex molecules has paid off by helping to fight cancer, protect crops and make electronic devices - and now it has earned its developers a Nobel Prize.... hosted.ap.org |
Swiss archaeologists find 5,000-year-old door
By FRANK JORDANS 2010-10-20T21:17:28ZGENEVA (AP) -- Archaeologists in the Swiss city of Zurich have unearthed a 5,000-year-old door that may be one of the oldest ever found in Europe.... hosted.ap.org |