The way to (kill) a bug's heart is through its stomach
A study at Michigan State University has revealed a potential new way for plants to fend off pests – starvation.
Biochemistry
Mar 29, 2011
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Researchers invent next-gen device to track world's air quality
A new air-quality measuring instrument invented by Pat Arnott and Ian Arnold of the University of Nevada, Reno that is more economical, more portable and more accurate than older technologies has been licensed for commercial ...
Environment
Mar 29, 2011
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Twitter rising: Network scientists say social media are just what our society needs
The king of Web corporations has been Google with its dominance of search. Recently, Facebook has become the second-most popular website. How do the purposes of each of these successful sites differ, and where do they compete?
Computer Sciences
Mar 29, 2011
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Creating the perfect Bloody Mary: Good chemistry of fresh ingredients
After tackling the chemistry of coffee, tea, fruit juices, soda pop, beer, wine and other alcoholic beverages, why not take on the ultimate challenge, the Mount Everest of cocktails, what may be the most chemically complex ...
Other
Mar 29, 2011
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Imaging the paintings under the paintings of the Old Masters
Gaze upon Rembrandt's The Night Watch, The Storm on the Sea of Galilee, or one of the great Dutch master's famous self-portraits. Contemplate Caravaggio's Boy with a Basket of Fruit, Supper at Emmaus, or the famed Italian ...
Analytical Chemistry
Mar 29, 2011
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'Bacterial dirigibles' emerge as next-generation disease fighters
Scientists today reported development of bacteria that serve as mobile pharmaceutical factories, both producing disease-fighting substances and delivering the potentially life-saving cargo to diseased areas of the body. They ...
Biochemistry
Mar 29, 2011
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Two Koreas in talks on potential volcano threat
North and South Korea held talks on Tuesday about a potential volcanic threat from the peninsula's highest mountain, in a rare interlude of cooperation after months of confrontation.
Earth Sciences
Mar 29, 2011
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Facebook cuts 'uprising' page after Israel protest
(AP) -- Facebook on Tuesday removed a page calling on Palestinians to take up arms against Israel, following a high-profile Israeli appeal to the popular social-networking site.
Internet
Mar 29, 2011
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It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a robot bird (w/ video)
(PhysOrg.com) -- The great thing about robots is that they come in all shapes and sizes. Of course, that is also one of the creepiest things about robots too. You never know what is going to be a robot these days. There are ...
Fukushima: Sea contamination likely to be local - scientists
Radioactive contamination of the sea from Fukushima is likely to be only a local problem, but could lead to an exclusion zone if there is a major release of long-term pollutants, scientists say.
Environment
Mar 29, 2011
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