The SpaceX Dragon capsule, which on Tuesday became the first commercially developed and built spacecraft…
Month: May 2012
SpaceX launches Falcon 9/Dragon on historic mission to deliver cargo to International Space Station
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket thundered into space and delivered a Dragon cargo capsule into…
Pancreatic cancer may be detected with simple intestinal probe
By simply shining a tiny light within the small intestine, close to that organ’s junction…
New musical pacifier helps premature babies get healthy
The innovative PAL device uses musical lullabies to help infants quickly learn the muscle movements…
Activating genes that suppress tumors and inhibit cancer
A promising new strategy for “reactivating” genes that cause cancer tumors to shrink and die…
Method to strengthen proteins with polymers
Scientists have synthesized polymers to attach to proteins in order to stabilize them during shipping,…
Morphing robots and shape-shifting sculptures: Origami-inspired design merges engineering, art
Researchers have shown how to create morphing robotic mechanisms and shape-shifting sculptures from a single…
Surgical removal of abdominal fat reduces skin cancer in mice
In animal studies, Rutgers scientists have found that surgical removal of abdominal fat from mice…
New discoveries about severe malaria
Researchers have uncovered new knowledge related to host-parasite interaction in severe malaria, concerning how malaria…
What baboons can teach us about social status
High-ranking male baboons recover more quickly from injuries and are less likely to become ill…