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Dolphins sleep with half their brain
Sleeping with one half of the brain helps dolphins remain vigilant for periods as long as two weeks. Read about this study here.
October 18, 2012
City lights could reveal E.T. civilization
Researchers suggest the bright lights of cities, which are visible on a planet even from space, might reveal the existence of alien life on other planets.
October 18, 2012
Indoor carbon dioxide may impair decision-making
Researchers have found that moderately high concentrations of indoor carbon dioxide (CO2) can significantly impair people's decision-making performance.
October 17, 2012
Sumatran orangutans need new strategy to survive
Sumatran orangutans are in danger of becoming extinct. New strategies are needed to protect this rare species of ape from further destruction.
October 16, 2012
Vertebrate air breathing origin possibly identified
University of Alaska Fairbanks scientists have identified what they think is the ancestral trait that allowed for the evolution of vertebrate air breathing.
October 16, 2012
Prostate cancer treatment with gold nanoparticles
New prostate cancer treatment using gold nanoparticles and found safe in dogs, may have fewer side effects than traditional cancer therapy.
October 15, 2012
Reddish Jovian Trojans travel in packs around the sun
WISE scientists have uncovered new clues in the ongoing mystery of the Jovian Trojans - asteroids that orbit the sun on the same path as Jupiter.
October 15, 2012
Invisibility could be a key to better electronics
MIT team applies technology developed for visual cloaking to enable more efficient transfer of electrons.
October 12, 2012
Scientists identify trigger for explosive volcanic eruptions
Scientists from the University of Southampton have identified a repeating trigger for the largest explosive volcanic eruptions on Earth.
October 12, 2012
Organic solar cells with high electric potential for portable electronics
A new breakthrough in solar technology means portable electronic devices could soon be re-charged on the move in low light levels and partial shading.
October 11, 2012
