Pharmaceutical industry applications of machine vision The pharmaceutical industry was one of the earliest adopters of machine vision, as the incentives to guarantee product integrity and safety have always been foremost in this industry. 20 Nov 2008 07:42
Senegal: Weighing the benefits of solar stoves Researchers have sold over 1,000 solar stoves to rural families in Senegal in a bid to prove that the ovens can improve child and maternal health and reduce household fuel consumption. 20 Nov 2008 07:37
Stem-cell trachea transplant sets new treatment standard A Colombian mother who had tuberculosis is the recipient of a transplanted windpipe made in part from her own stem cells. The transplant requires no antirejection drugs because the patient's body recognises the cells as her own. 20 Nov 2008 07:33
Migraines linked to depression in children The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital in the U.S.A. has published new data that proves a link between children suffering from migraine and emotional disorders like depression. 18 Nov 2008 13:25
Managing insomnia in shift workers Some of the most significant industrial accidents in human history - the Exxon Valdez incident, the Chernobyl disaster, the Three Mile Island accident and the Challenger Space Shuttle crash - were caused by human error as a result of fatigue. 17 Nov 2008 07:54
How diabetes can affect your feet People generally associate diabetes with insulin injections, maintaining a healthy diet and avoiding sugary foods. 13 Nov 2008 09:02