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Researchers explore new treatments for burn survivors By News on the Net | October 7, 2014

Calgary Firefighters Burn Treatment Society $1 million gift creates Chair in Skin Regeneration and Wound Healing

Israeli aid on way to fight Ebola spread By Guest Column Israel21c | October 7, 2014

After providing medical supplies and psychological support, Israel will send three mobile emergency Ebola treatment units to high-risk countries.

Tobacco Plants Lead the Way to Ebola Cure By Wes Porter | October 6, 2014

Nicotiana benthamiana, already used to produce West Nile virus antibodies, offers similar protection against the devastating Ebola virus

Video: Meet the New Dog Breeds By News on the Net | October 4, 2014

American Kennel Club introduces new dog breeds set to debut at Westminster

Cranberry Month: Let’s Talk Turkey By Wes Porter | October 2, 2014

October gardening: Thanksgiving, cranberries

Art news: British artists shortlisted for international art prize By Tim Saunders | October 1, 2014

Claire Wiltsher from Hampshire

Fall Festival for Gardeners By Wes Porter | October 1, 2014

October gardening: Black thumbs

America’s Thirst for Wine Insatiable, Despite Rise of Cocktails, Craft Beer By David White | September 30, 2014

Younger consumers are eating and drinking adventurously. This bodes well for the wine industry.

Art news: Scottish painter to exhibit in UK By Tim Saunders | September 24, 2014

Jonathan Mitchell from Angus

Scrap the artificial sweetener, it could be causing diabetes By Guest Column Israel21c | September 23, 2014

Revelation about how sugar substitute can cause metabolic changes will leave a sour taste in your mouth.

Dumfries House Walled Garden By Wes Porter | September 19, 2014

September gardening: Horticulture, British Isles

Piezo Motors Power MRI Robot By News on the Net | September 18, 2014

Combining magnetic field immunity with high precision motion over inches of travel, piezo “leg” motors walk the line.

Study: Artificial Sweeteners may promote diabetes By News on the Net | September 17, 2014

The researchers turned to 381 non-diabetic volunteers who filled out a questionnaire that estimated their consumption of artificial sweeteners

Alas for the Hairy Quandong By Wes Porter | September 17, 2014

September gardening: Hairy quandong, Elaeocarpus williamsianus

Life Is Richer with Wine By David White | September 16, 2014

Enjoying a bottle with friends is always more meaningful than drinking alone

Where will YOU eat your apples and honey this Rosh Hashana? By Guest Column Israel21c | September 15, 2014

Jewish New Year

British widlife artist becomes patron of top conservation exhibition in Canada By Tim Saunders | September 15, 2014

Pollyanna Pickering from Derbyshire has accepted the role of patron to the world's top conservation-themed art exhibition

Celebrate the Seattle Seahawks at The Edgewater Hotel By News on the Net | September 12, 2014

Game On! Football Package

Eleven top Israeli innovations to treat, seal and heal wounds By Guest Column Israel21c | September 12, 2014

New wound-care products are easing patients’ pain and winning fans among healthcare providers worldwide.

Art news: First artist in residence at Michelham Priory By Tim Saunders | September 10, 2014

The first artist in residence, who will be starting work very soon, is Michael Richardson, a member of the Wapping Group of Artists

Unidentified Respiratory Virus Likely to Hit Kids Across Country By News on the Net | September 8, 2014

"Kids with no wheezing are having wheezing."

Pharmacotherapy Failure in Chronic Insomnia Patients By News on the Net | September 3, 2014

Sleep apnea, Insomnia

Art news: Major exhibition in Scotland from October By Tim Saunders | September 3, 2014

House For An Art Lover

Heart research sheds light on breast cancer By Guest Column Israel21c | September 3, 2014

Study: A protein called Erbin plays a role in abnormal heart enlargement, which is one side effect of a common drug to treat breast cancer.

Chillies for a Trout Pout By Wes Porter | September 2, 2014

September Gardening: Capsaicin

In Napa Valley, a Community Rallies By David White | September 2, 2014

The 6.0 magnitude earthquake that struck southern Napa County on August 24 was the strongest California had experienced in 25 years.

Cultivating the Beard Garden By Wes Porter | September 1, 2014

September Gardening

Bulb-noshing Squirrels, Tulip Origins, Spinach Power By Wes Porter | September 1, 2014

September Gardening: Spinach gave Popeye super strength, but it also holds the promise of a different power for a group of scientists

Revolutionary stem-cell ALS treatment begins advanced trials By Guest Column | August 27, 2014

BrainStorm’s NurOwn enhanced adult stem cells seem to halt the progression of incurable neurodegenerative diseases.

Five Endless Summer Escapes By News on the Net | August 27, 2014

LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort: Naples, Florida