A new analysis of Martian soil data led by University of California, Berkeley, geoscientists suggests that there was once enough water in the planet's atmosphere for a light drizzle or dew to hit the ground, leaving tell-tale ...
Space Exploration
Jun 25, 2008
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When rain settles the atmosphere and brings air pollutants to the ground, it can have a lasting effect on ecosystems, sometimes hundreds of miles away, according to a Texas AgriLife Research agricultural engineer.
Environment
Jun 25, 2008
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Migrating songbirds take their survival cues from local winged residents when flying through unfamiliar territory, a new Queen's University-led study shows. It's a case of "When in Rome, do as the Romans do," says biologist ...
Jun 25, 2008
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A major review by University of Adelaide researchers shows that the world is losing the battle over tropical habitat loss with potentially disastrous implications for biodiversity and human well-being.
Environment
Jun 25, 2008
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New work at nexus of facial expression recognition research and automated tutoring A computer science Ph.D. student can turn his face into a remote control that speeds and slows video playback. The proof-of-concept demonstration ...
Engineering
Jun 25, 2008
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[B]Models of how systems evolve and function under certain conditions could lead to better medical understanding of when and how to treat patients[/B] In an effort to promote the application of mathematics to medical treatment, ...
Mathematics
Jun 25, 2008
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The use of radio frequency identification devices appears to have the potential to cause critical care medical equipment to malfunction, according to a study in the June 25 issue of JAMA.
Other
Jun 25, 2008
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[B]Report uses product scenarios to examine the oversight and regulatory pathways to commercialization[/B] Engineered nanoscale materials (ENMs), which contain novel properties that offer potential benefits for use in food ...
Nanomaterials
Jun 25, 2008
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