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Tim Otto Roth on using Hubble data as art
German artist Tim Otto Roth uses green laser light to project Hubble spectra onto a surface. The exhibit is currently on display in Baltimore, Maryland.
October 10, 2011
Christopher Small on the pattern of cities on Earth’s surface
"Networks of cities connected by rural areas form a pattern that we see all over the world," said Christopher Small. "It’s a spatial pattern, but it’s not a simple geometric pattern."
October 8, 2011
iPhone morphs into medical imaging device
A simple add-on to the iPhone transforms it into a life-saving medical device.
October 4, 2011
Real-life clan of cave bear had child artists
If you have seven minutes, please watch this fascinating video about the art of the Rouffignac caves in France, made by people 13,000 years ago.
October 3, 2011
Cleaning up nuclear waste with bacteria
Scientists say that a common bacteria known as Geobacter might prove an effective way of cleaning up nuclear waste. Read more about it here.
October 3, 2011
Aquaculture and antibiotics: Their problematic relationship
Antibiotics are one of the oft-cited reasons to curtail aquaculture. But should we constrain the aquaculture - or the antibiotic use?
October 3, 2011
$5,000 prize for biomimicry student design challenge
The 2011 Biomimicry Student Design Challenge has been announced for new nature-inspired solutions for energy efficiency to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
September 29, 2011
Fossils may be earliest link to modern humans
Two-million-year-old fossils in South Africa may be earliest known link to modern humans. It is a new species of primate and possibly the oldest human ancestor.
September 29, 2011
A good night’s sleep might help your memory
Study shows that a good night's sleep is very important to your memory. The study suggests that during sleep, your brain is processing information without your awareness.
September 28, 2011
Global warming to influence ozone-related deaths, says study
Belgium, France, Spain and Portugal may see global warming ozone-related deaths increase up to 14 percent over the next 50 years, according to a new study.
September 27, 2011
