Norwegian titanium companies have been granted funding to develop a brand-new production technology, which may…
Month: September 2012
The pocket radar: Thumbtack-sized distance and motion sensor developed
Today’s parking assistant systems enable drivers to safely park their cars even in the narrowest…
The birdy smell of a compatible partner
New evidence shows that birds may choose their mate with the help of smell. They…
‘Hidden’ alcohol abuse among older people revealed
A study has uncovered a growing drink problem among older people. Researchers have been assessing…
Red flag raised on offbeat hearts
An estimated 2.5 million Americans suffer from irregular heartbeats — also known as atrial fibrillation….
Lifestyle of a killer: In wild European brown shrimp, parasitic dinoflagellates have bacteria-like endosymbionts
Parasitic dinoflagellates of the genus Hematodinium are a big problem for crab, prawn and shrimp…
Improving diagnosis of thyroid nodules
Thyroid nodules are thought to be present in about half of all people, but very…
Hadley Crater provides deep insight into Martian geology
Recently engaged in providing support to the successful landing of NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory’s Curiosity…
NASA Mars rover Curiosity begins arm-work phase
After driving more than a football field’s length since landing, NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity is…
Modeling sepsis in newborns: Technical achievement will speed the search for better diagnostics, treatments
Sepsis, or bacterial infection of the bloodstream, is a grave, hard-to-diagnose threat in premature newborns…