New wasps named after biscuits and Doctor Who aliens
Researchers were inspired by everything from chocolate biscuits and Doctor Who aliens when choosing names for 10 new species of wasps.
Study suggests ‘rest is best’ for carpal tunnel and similar injuries
In a new study conducted in rats, researchers found a four-week period of rest was nearly as effective as an experimental drug at reducing discomfort and regaining function after an injury from repeat..
Autism symptoms reduced nearly 50 percent two years after fecal transplant
In a new study, researchers demonstrate long-term beneficial effects for children diagnosed with ASD through a revolutionary fecal transplant technique known as microbiota transfer therapy (MTT).
Android Q’s bubbles could be a mobile multitasking breakthrough
Multitasking sure has come a long way since we first laid our paws on Google's Android software.
I mean, think about it: Back in the early days of Android, multitasking basically just meant being..
More than 90% of glacier volume in the Alps could be lost by 2100
New research on how glaciers in the European Alps will fare under a warming climate has come up with concerning results. Under a limited warming scenario, glaciers would lose about two-thirds of their..
Astro-ecology: Counting orangutans using star-spotting technology
A groundbreaking scientific collaboration is harnessing technology used to study the luminosity of stars, to carry out detailed monitoring of orangutan populations in Borneo. Researchers came together..
Volunteer birdwatching survey shows effects of temperatures on population of Jays
A study has used data collected by volunteer bird watchers to study how the importance of wildlife habitat management for British birds depends on changing temperatures.
Plant compounds could provide the answer for blindness caused by diabetes, say experts
Compounds from a group of plants could have the answer to treating several causes of blindness, new research suggests.
Juniper opens SD-WAN service for the cloud
Juniper has taken the wraps off a cloud-based SD-WAN service it says will ease the management and bolster the security of wired and wireless-connected branch office networks.
The Contrail SD-WAN cloud..
What is a business intelligence analyst? A role for driving business value with data
Business intelligence (BI) analysts transform data into insights that drive business value. Through use of data analytics, data visualization and data modeling techniques and technologies, BI analysts..