Secondhand Smoke
Is it better to breathe secondhand smoke through your mouth or nose? (No difference)
Flat Universe
Results from the DASI telescope at the South Pole confirm that the universe is flat.
Neutralizing Asbestos
A chemical in clove can be used to neutralize the fibers in asbestos.
Good Vibrations
Standing on a vibrating platform for 10 minutes a day can build stronger bones.
Analysis Beads
Tiny beads can be marked with flurescents and tagged with antibodies to test for hundreds of …
Soil Genome
By capturing DNA from soil and growing it in e. coli, scientists can find new antibiotics without …
Sea Turtle Swimming
Sea turtles navigate their migration by the Earth's magnetic field
Mars Minerals
Identifying the types of rocks and minerals are on Mars can tell scientists whether water was ever …
Spoilage Sensor
A sensor that can detect the presence of gram-negative bacteria, and soon other bacteria, fungi, and …
Quake Shaking
Predicting earthquakes by watching their damage to buildings while monitoring how they impact …
South Pole Scope
A radio telescope in Antarctica will help astronomers learn about the universe
Neutrino Detector
A detector built in Japan is studying neutrinos from nuclear power plants