Scientists from the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces have developed a new process to put together nanoparticles directly in the environment that is being studied. Additionally, this technique has led to the creation of tiny “light bulbs” that can be attached to specific proteins,...

Eshel Ben Jacob, a professor of physics at Tel Aviv University, beautified photos of bacteria growing in Petri dishes with a bit of color and shading to create an amazing collection you can browse yourself. Here’s what the artist/scientist tells Medgadget about the works: They illustrate the coping...

A team of Canadian researchers analyzed the air traffic patterns during March and April of this year, looking for correlation between departure/arrival cities of passengers and the spread of H1N1 swine-origin influenza. Turns out that the two are closely correlated and confirm that airports are gateways...

Unbound Medicine has just released the venerable Merck Manual, all searchable and navigable, for the Apple iPhone. Regular updates keep the popular title fresh on your iPhone, guaranteeing the latest in authoritative medical information. Features: Interface optimized for iPhone and iPod touch Personalized...

Stevia Stevia is a leaf extract that naturally sweetens your meals. Stevia Rebaudiana is the plant which has been used for over centuries by the Guarani Indians of Paraguay. Credit : bh-froe It has multiple benefits as a plant and the latest health benefit it is bringing is reducing many diseases among...