Recent News
Diamond Nanowires for Quantum Computing?
Posted on February 16, 2010 at 09:59:01 am
Device Could Lead to New Class of Diamond Nanomaterials Suitable for Quantum Cryptography, Quantum Computing, and Magnetic Field Imaging
Scientists Synthesize Unique Family of Anti-Cancer Compounds
Posted on February 14, 2010 at 06:31:25 pm
Yale University scientists have streamlined the process for synthesizing a family of compounds with the potential to kill cancer and other diseased cells
Long-Distance Migration Shapes Butterfly Wings
Posted on February 13, 2010 at 09:35:27 am
A University of Georgia study has found that monarch butterflies that migrate long distances have evolved significantly larger and more elongated wings than their stationary cousins.
Virtual Museum Guide
Posted on February 12, 2010 at 06:07:58 pm
Archaeological treasures are brought to life by Fraunhofer software. Real images are enriched with digital information on a virtual tour through ancient buildings, creating a more vivid experience for the museum visitor.
Bullet-Shaped Virus Could Fight Cancer, HIV
Posted on February 12, 2010 at 08:50:26 am
3-D Structure of Bullet-Shaped Virus With Potential to Fight Cancer, HIV Revealed
Can Chocolate Lower Your Risk of Stroke?
Posted on February 12, 2010 at 08:45:56 am
Chocolate is rich in antioxidants called flavonoids, which may have a protective effect against stroke.
Scientists Reconstruct Nuclear Genome of Extinct Human Being
Posted on February 11, 2010 at 09:17:02 am
Scientists at the University of Copenhagen have become the first to reconstruct the nuclear genome of an extinct human being. It is the first time an ancient genome has been reconstructed in detail.
Mass Extinctions: 'Giant' Fossils Are Revolutionizing Current Thinking
Posted on February 11, 2010 at 09:11:18 am
An international team of French, German, American and Swiss paleontologists has recently discovered large gastropod fossils dating from only 1 million years after the P-T mass extinction.
Home Computers Mapping the Milky Way
Posted on February 11, 2010 at 09:06:10 am
At this very moment, tens of thousands of home computers around the world are quietly working together to solve the largest and most basic mysteries of our galaxy.
Seeing the Brain Hear Reveals Surprises
Posted on February 10, 2010 at 09:24:41 am
New research shows our brains are a lot more chaotic than previously thought, and that this might be a good thing.














