Even with a greater muscle mass, a sprinter cannot win a marathon. His specially-trained and…
Month: May 2013
Alzheimer’s markers predict start of mental decline
Using long-term patient data, scientists have found that many of the biomarkers for Alzheimer’s identified…
Technique helps robotic vehicles find their way, help humans
Engineers have developed a technique called LOBOT that provides accurate, real-time, 3-D positions in both…
From ocean to land: The fishy origins of our hips
New research has revealed that the evolution of the complex, weight-bearing hips of walking animals…
Relationship troubles? Some sad music might help you feel better
Consumers experiencing relationship problems are more likely to prefer aesthetic experiences that reflect their negative…
Advertising product results? Put images closer together
Consumers believe a product is more effective when images of the product and its desired…
Flower power fights orchard pests
Researchers have found they can control one of fruit growers’ more severe pests, aphids, with…
Common myths about digital piracy busted
The results of a large-scale, analysis of BitTorrent file-sharing of computer games, focusing on using…
Do potatoes grow on vines? A review of the wild relatives of some favorite food plants
Solanum is is well-known for its agriculturally important species such as potatoes, tomatoes and eggplants,…
IT industry ignores silver surfers at its peril: Design for seniors to tap market, industry urged
Hardware and software vendors are foolish to ignore the needs of the growing population of…