Killer protein to our immune system

Our immune system uses a tiny killer protein called perforin to punch holes in the membranes of infected cells, says an October, 2010 report.

Risks on the road: How to avoid them

How to avoid risks on the road. "Road safety doesn't begin with one individual. It really includes everyone," said Watson.

Instant diagnoses via lab-on-a-chip

Soon, your family doctor will no longer have to send blood or cancer cell samples to the laboratory. A little chip will give her an Instant diagnoses.

New polio vaccine may eradicate the disease

A new polio vaccine holds the potential to eradicate the disease from our planet in as little as three years, according to a new study.

Managing hazards with process safety

A Shell safety engineer talks about managing hazards when a potentially harmful event in oil and natural gas production takes place - a fire or an explosion.

Safety of work crews on major industrial projects

Sipke Mennes talks about what it’s like to be responsible for the safety of large crews of workers on a Shell industrial construction project.

Wrasse to fight salmon lice

Researchers use a biological weapon to fight salmon lice. One of the methods being discussed is the use of a small fish, the wrasse.

World’s largest tropical ice sheet is shrinking

Thompson says the Quelccaya tropical ice sheet in Peru's Andes mountains is bigger than 10 thousand football fields – but it's shrinking.

Oil and gas industry workplace safety

Steve Beckett spoke with EarthSky about some of his company's methods for keeping people safe in their oil and gas production.

New elastic materials for renewable wave energy

New elastic materials that can generate electricity may help make wave power cheaper to develop. Read more about the fabric here.