Scientists have used human cells to grow new blood vessels in a mouse for the first time, a US journal reports. picked by deEPCHIll 2 months ago

Scientists say watermelon has ingredients that deliver Viagra-like effects to the body's blood vessels and may even increase libido. In watermelons, these include lycopene, beta carotene and the rising star among its phyto-nutrients – citrulline – whose beneficial functions are now being unraveled. Among them is the ability to relax blood vessels, much like Viagra does. So make sure y... read full post picked by ziggyguy 2 months ago

US researchers say they have developed an effective way to kill unwanted plants and animals that hitch a ride in the ballast waters of cargo vessels. picked by Bornbad 4 months ago

Since ancient times ceramic vessels have depicted and celebrated the female body as the source of all life. These plates continue these traditions, celebrating female sexuality with rich colours and stylish patterning. picked by MissWinkle 5 months ago

The vessels were probably damaged in a storm and abandoned on the waterfront at Larvik. Over the years, the area filled in, and the wreckage was buried. The wreckage was being taken this week to Larvik Museum. picked by suebe 12 months ago

Encrusted with tiny shells and smelling strongly of the sea, a 2,400-year-old Greek jar lies in a saltwater bath in Durres Museum, on Albania's Adriatic coast. Part of a sunken shipment of up to 60 ceramic vessels, the 26-inch storage jar, or amphora, was the top find from what organizers say is the first archaeological survey of this small Balkan nation's seabed. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

Norway has drawn up plans to build the world's first shipping tunnel which would save time and money for vessels passing through a coastal area known for its dangerous seas. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

Russia battled Georgian forces on land and sea, reports said late Sunday, despite a Georgian cease-fire offer and its claim to be withdrawing from South Ossetia, the separatist Georgian province battered by days of intense fighting.Russia claimed to have sunk a Georgian boat that was trying to attack Russian vessels in the Black Sea, and Georgian officials said Russia sent tanks from South Osseti... read full post picked by bingo 4 weeks ago

Artist Jed Berk created sociable, networked, blimp-like "creatures" that float around and interact with other ALAVs or humans. They are "fed" using LED light and can be communicated with via a human's cellphone.

Here's a video link showing humans interacting with the ALAVs.

Apparently, there are do-it-yourself offspring called Blubber Bots. picked by jhordie 2 months ago

A toddler has had pioneering surgery to stop his heart pumping blood the wrong way around his body.

Alec Hutchinson, three, was born with a rare condition which meant the blood vessels in his heart were plumbed in back to front. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

$20 billion deal includes advanced satellite-guided bombs, upgrades to its fighters and new naval vessels. Spiffy. picked by misswinkle 1 year ago

As cruise-ship traffic rises, so does the muck the vessels pour into our waters, activists warn. picked by suebe 1 year ago

U.S. researchers say itraconazole, a drug commonly used to treat toenail fungus, can also block the growth of new blood vessels in cancer. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Yumei's left foot has seven toes, the bones, muscles and blood vessels of each toe are healthy and functional. picked by DaftGretel 1 year ago

This tissue, including blood vessels, bone cells, and perhaps even blood cells, was so well preserved that it was still stretchy and flexible. picked by p00p 2 years ago