Federal officials blamed railroads Monday for refusing their requests to install an expensive safety feature…
Month: September 2008
Feds: Technology could’ve prevented train crash
Federal officials blamed railroads Monday for refusing their requests to install an expensive safety feature…
Heart fears over common chemical
A study links a chemical commonly used in plastic food and drink packaging to cardiovascular…
Clampdown urged on shark finning
Authorities, notably the EU, must tighten rules on shark finning to stem the creatures’ global…
China names crew for space launch
China announces the names of three astronauts who will carry out the country’s third manned…
Help For Shopaholics: New Test Determines Who’s At Risk For Compulsive Buying
Compulsive shopping can lead to financial problems, family conflicts, stress, depression, and loss of self-esteem….
New Technique Allows Certain Objects To Be Invisible To Human Eye
Researchers in Spain have taken a step forward to realize a dream of science fiction…
Dental Fillings Without Gaps
Tooth cavities are usually closed with plastic fillings. However, the initially soft plastic shrinks as…
Slicing Solar Power Costs: New Method Cuts Waste In Making Most Efficient Solar Cells
Engineers have devised a new way to slice thin wafers of the chemical element germanium…
New Treatment For Prostate Cancer Pioneered
Scientists are developing and commercializing a promising novel therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer…