People respond to facial cues and this affects their level of trust, according to a…
Month: May 2012
When does planning interfere with achieving our goals?
It seems really simple: If you want to achieve something, set a goal and then…
Nine new breast cancer risk genes: Landscape of cancer genes and mutational processes in breast cancer complicated
Researchers have described nine new genes that drive the development of breast cancer. This takes…
Listening to chickens could improve poultry production
Listening to squawks and other chicken “vocalizations” using digital signal processing techniques may help farmers…
Want to avoid erectile dysfunction following prostate cancer surgery? Find an experienced, gentle surgeon
A new study suggests that men undergoing robotic-assisted surgery for prostate cancer should look for…
NASA lends Galaxy Evolution Explorer to Caltech
NASA is lending the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) to the California Institute of Technology (Caltech)…
Sumatra faces yet another risk: Major volcanic eruptions
The early April earthquake of magnitude 8.6 that shook Sumatra was a grim reminder of…
Can consumers ‘fit in’ yet remain unique?
Most consumers want to fit in while still asserting their individuality — and they balance…
People with paralysis control robotic arms to reach and grasp using brain computer interface
Two people with tetraplegia were able to reach for and grasp objects in three-dimensional space…
Paralyzed individuals use thought-controlled robotic arm to reach and grasp
In an ongoing clinical trial, a paralyzed woman was able to reach for and sip…