JUN 30, 2010 |
Sharkskin Paint A paint modeled on sharkskin could reduce drag on aircraft and save fuel. |
JUN 29, 2010 |
Smoking Vaccine Researchers are testing a vaccine that could block the pleasurable effects of smoking. |
JUN 28, 2010 |
Forgery-Foiling Butterflies The colors that make up some butterfly wings could help foil forgery. |
JUN 25, 2010 |
Apparel Roundup Engineers have created a cycling helmet that emits a foul smell if it’s no longer safe to wear. |
JUN 24, 2010 |
Schizophrenia & Creativity The brains of healthy creative people share some similarities with those of schizophrenia patients. |
JUN 23, 2010 |
Artificial Antibodies A new procedure makes it easier to make synthetic antibodies. |
JUN 22, 2010 |
Mars 500 Mission A crew of six volunteers has embarked on a simulated, 520-day Mars mission. |
JUN 21, 2010 |
Post-Partum Depression in Men Post-partum depression affects men as well as women. |
JUN 18, 2010 |
Ecology Roundup Protecting the wilderness may help boost prosperity in developing countries. |
JUN 17, 2010 |
Spaceflight & Immunity Long-term space flight may compromise astronauts' immune systems. |
JUN 16, 2010 |
Frog Vibrations Some frogs communicate through vibrations. |
JUN 15, 2010 |
Cell Phone Air Sensors Installing chemical sensors in cell phones could create a worldwide system for identifying dangerous airborne toxins. |
JUN 14, 2010 |
Artificial Pancreas A prototype artificial pancreas automatically regulates blood sugar in diabetic patients. |
JUN 11, 2010 |
Brain & Nature Roundup Playing outside can be good for kids’ self-esteem. |
JUN 10, 2010 |
Duck Confusion Some ducks lay their eggs in the nests of other species. But their offspring get confused when they try to figure out what species to mate with. |
JUN 9, 2010 |
Hydrogen Catalyst A new molecular catalyst may make clean hydrogen power economically viable. |
JUN 8, 2010 |
Moral Actions Doing good can improve physical endurance. |
JUN 7, 2010 |
Waste into Plastic Scientists have developed a way to turn municipal waste into biodegradable plastic. |
JUN 4, 2010 |
Diabetes Roundup Good dental hygiene can result in improved blood sugar levels in diabetics. |
JUN 3, 2010 |
Low-Tech Blood Separator Two undergraduates design a low-tech centrifuge for use in developing countries. |
JUN 2, 2010 |
Chitosan A material found in lobster shells helps repair damaged nerves. |
JUN 1, 2010 |
Squinting Squinting helps the eyes focus fuzzy images. |
