New research focusing on the Houston area suggests that widespread urban development alters wind patterns…
Month: June 2011
New method to make sodium ion-based battery cells could lead to better, cheaper batteries for the electrical grid
By adding the right amount of heat, researchers have developed a method that improves the…
Bacteria on old-growth trees may help forests grow
The growth and development of many forests is thought to be limited by the availability…
Engineers look to the birds for the future of unmanned aerial vehicles
Engineers are mimicking the movement of bird wings to help improve the maneuverability of unmanned…
Climate change poses greater risk to tourism than terrorism does, experts argue
Climate change poses a greater risk to travelers and the tourism industry than the threat…
Glaciations may have larger influence on biodiversity than current climate, dung beetle study finds
An investigation by Spanish researchers reveals that the large impacts occurred during the last ice…
New technique doubles breast size using patient’s own fat
A plastic surgery procedure in which the patient’s own fat is transplanted to the breasts…
Dolphins use double sonar: Researchers discover that dolphins can generate two sound beam projections simultaneously
Dolphins and porpoises use echolocation for hunting and orientation. By sending out high-frequency sound, known…
European project applies the social networking principle to scientific research
This project promotes the preservation, retrieval and reuse of scientific workflows
Will European eel survive its management?
The European eel is on the way to disappearing for good. The species is critically…