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Marijuana ineffective as an Alzheimer's treatmentThe benefits of marijuana in tempering or reversing the effects of Alzheimer's disease have been challenged in a new study.Source: ScienceDaily: Latest Science News | 9 Feb 2010 | 12:00 pm Poor hand-grip strength associated with poor survivalPoor or declining hand-grip strength in the oldest old is associated with poor survival and may be used as a tool to assess mortality, found a new article. The fastest growing segment of the elderly population is the group older than 85 years, classified as the oldest old.Source: ScienceDaily: Latest Science News | 9 Feb 2010 | 12:00 pm Probing exoplanets from the ground: A little telescope goes a long wayNASA astronomers have successfully demonstrated that a David of a telescope can tackle Goliath-size questions in the quest to study Earth-like planets around other stars. Their work provides a new tool for ground-based observatories, promising to accelerate by years the search for prebiotic, or life-related, molecules on planets orbiting stars beyond our solar system.Source: ScienceDaily: Latest Science News | 9 Feb 2010 | 12:00 pm Morality research sheds light on the origins of religionThe details surrounding the emergence and evolution of religion have not been clearly established and remain a source of much debate among scholars. Now, a new article brings a new understanding to this long-standing discussion by exploring the fascinating link between morality and religion.Source: ScienceDaily: Latest Science News | 9 Feb 2010 | 12:00 pm Detecting cancer earlyA new testing method is being developed to detect cancer soon after the tumor has formed. It will identify characteristic substances in the blood which accompany a certain type of tumor. The first steps in the development have already been completed.Source: ScienceDaily: Latest Science News | 9 Feb 2010 | 12:00 pm Ultra-cold chemistry: First direct observation of exchange process in quantum gasConsiderable progresses made in controlling quantum gases open up a new avenue to study chemical processes. An Austrian research team has now succeeded in directly observing chemical exchange processes in an ultra-cold sample of cesium atoms and Feshbach molecules.Source: ScienceDaily: Latest Science News | 9 Feb 2010 | 12:00 pm Mediterranean diet may lower risk of brain damage that causes thinking problemsA Mediterranean diet may help people avoid the small areas of brain damage that can lead to problems with thinking and memory, according to a new study.Source: ScienceDaily: Latest Science News | 9 Feb 2010 | 9:00 am Brain location for fear of losing money pinpointed -- the amygdalaTwo patients with rare lesions to the brain have provided direct of evidence of how we make decisions -- and what makes us dislike the thought of losing money.Source: ScienceDaily: Latest Science News | 9 Feb 2010 | 9:00 am Blueberries counteract intestinal diseasesIt is already known that blueberries are rich in antioxidants and vitamins. New research shows that blueberry fiber is important and can alleviate and protect against intestinal inflammations, such as ulcerative colitis. The protective effect is even better if the blueberries are eaten together with probiotics.Source: ScienceDaily: Latest Science News | 9 Feb 2010 | 9:00 am Beer is a rich source of silicon and may help prevent osteoporosisA new study suggests that beer is a significant source of dietary silicon, a key ingredient for increasing bone mineral density. Beers containing high levels of malted barley and hops are richest in silicon.Source: ScienceDaily: Latest Science News | 9 Feb 2010 | 9:00 am Anti-whalers, Japanese fleet fire water cannons (AP)
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