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Researchers digitize brains, seek patterns of behavior
The UCSD Brain Observatory preserves each brain as a collection of digitized images that researchers can examine for patterns relating to behavior.
August 9, 2011
Armchair archaeologists wanted, no experience necessary
The pros are looking for armchair archaeologists to help decipher ancient papyri fragments written in Greek, dating from the 3rd century BC to 7th century AD.
August 9, 2011
Baboon beauties are more likely to get bullied
Being a good-looking female baboon might bag you the most handsome male, but the latest study suggests that beauty has its drawbacks.
August 9, 2011
Aqua satellite data improves weather forecasts and models
Ron Gelaro leads NASA’s efforts to predict weather, across the globe, using computer simulations.
August 9, 2011
Gulf of Mexico report: Year 2, Day 54
Ocean Alliance research vessel Odyssey - offshore in the Gulf of Mexico in summer 2011 - reports on its work studying effects of the Gulf oil spill.
August 8, 2011
Crops with deeper roots and rising CO2
A new study published in the Annals of Botany proposes that breeding crops with deeper roots would help combat rising carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere.
August 8, 2011
Mars’ north pole at northern summer solstice
What's it like at the north pole of Mars, at the time of the northern summer solstice? Check out this image from ESA's Mars Express spacecraft.
August 7, 2011
James Webb Space Telescope in financial limbo, but science pushes on
The James Webb Space Telescope brings proven on-the-ground benefits as recently as July 2011. Plus - how you can help save this project.
August 7, 2011
Heat-seeking vampire bats hone in on blood
UCSF researchers discover heat-detecting molecules on the nose nerve endings of vampire bats, similar to those that enable a human tongue to detect spicy food.
August 6, 2011
A greenhouse for growing bones
Norwegian researchers are working on a method of growing bones from tiny beads derived from seaweed. Read more on a greenhouse for growing bones.
August 6, 2011
