In a step toward taking the most advanced atomic clocks on the road, physicists have…
Month: May 2011
Vitamins may hitch a protected ride on corn starch
Vitamins and medications may one day take rides on starch compounds creating stable vitamin-enriched ingredients…
Maryland, US poll: Traditional media and internet more trusted than social media for research news
Most Maryland residents trust the health and medical research information provided by traditional media —…
Practice, not loss of sight, improves sense of touch in the blind
New research may answer a controversial question: Do the blind have a better sense of…
Toward a vaccine for methamphetamine abuse
Scientists are reporting development of three promising formulations that could be used in a vaccine…
Reforesting rural lands in China pays big dividends, researchers say
An innovative program to encourage sustainable farming in rural China has helped restore eroded forestland…
Why cancer ‘smart drugs’ may not be so smart
Some of the most effective and expensive cancer drugs, dubbed “smart drugs” for their ability…
When words get hot, mental multitaskers collect cool
How useful would it be to anticipate how well someone will control their emotions? To…
Autonomous, computer-controlled vehicles take part in driving test
Less accidents, less fuel consumption, and less traffic jams: Autonomous, computer-controlled vehicles have many advantages…
Google threatens to shut down Swiss Street View
Google is threatening to wipe photographs of streets and houses in Switzerland from its online…