Bioengineering researchers have taken advantage of cell physical properties for the development of a new…
Month: May 2012
Website security: Spot a bot to stop a botnet
Computer scientists have developed a two-pronged algorithm that can detect the presence of a botnet…
Stun guns not safe for citizens, but benefit police, study finds
The use of stun guns by police significantly increases the chances of citizen injury, yet…
Inexpensive, abundant starch fibers could lead to ouchless bandages
A process that spins starch into fine strands could take the sting out of removing…
Dynamic view of city created based on Foursquare check-in data
The millions of “check-ins” generated by Foursquare, the location-based social networking site, can be used…
How illusions trick the brain: ‘Rotating Snakes’ appear to dance
New research sheds light on why illusions trick our brains. The study explores the neural…
Rare glimpse into great blue heron nest
In a first for technology and for bird watching, thousands of people watched live this…
Excessive sleepiness may be cause of learning, attention and school problems
Children who have learning, attention and behavior problems may be suffering from excessive daytime sleepiness…
Longer sleep times may counteract genetic factors related to weight gain
Toss out another old wives’ tale: Sleeping too much does not make you fat. Sleeping…
Secondhand smoke continues to vex children with asthma
Despite longstanding recommendations for children with asthma to avoid tobacco smoke, many youths are still…