This September, sea ice covering the Arctic Ocean fell to the lowest extent in the…
Month: October 2012
City of Ottawa, Canada, sits atop soil, geologic features that amplify seismic waves
This study examines the local site response for the city of Ottawa, and the results…
Smartphone application to allow instant polling for presidential debate Wednesday
When President Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney square off in their first debate October…
Sea urchin’s spiny strength revealed
For the first time, a team of Australian engineers has modelled the microscopic mechanics of…
The brief but violent life of monogenetic volcanoes
A new study is providing insight into the explosive mechanisms of volcanoes that erupt just…
New fanged dwarf dinosaur from Africa ate plants
With tiny one-inch long jaws, a new species of plant-eater has come to light in…
Study evaluates frequency of pediatric pain assessments
A multi-site study showed a wide range of pain intensity scores in hospitalized infants and…
NASA airborne radar to study volcanoes in Alaska and Japan
NASA scientists periodically monitor subtle changes in volcanic activity with the Uninhabited Aerial Vehicle Synthetic…
Doctors speak out about unnecessary care as cost put at $800 billion a year
Leading doctors are calling for action to tackle unnecessary care that is estimated to account…
New firework causes severe eye injuries, warn doctors
A new type of firework caused severe eye injuries and blindness in children and adults…