Science Update

Cloned Pigs

May 26, 2003

Cloned pigs differ from one another as much as pigs bred conventionally do.

May 22, 2003

Using cell phone signals to monitor traffic flow in smaller cities

May 21, 2003

Why did the people of Crow Canyon abandon their homes? (because they used them in a migratory …

May 19, 2003

Replanting cultivated seed of natural grasses best for keeping out invaders on disturbed land

May 14, 2003

Developing a technique to deliver drugs to the eye by adding drug-filled capsules to temporary …

May 12, 2003

A gene that makes it possible for cancer to spread (metastasize)

May 8, 2003

A detector for particles called muons could be used to identify smuggled nuclear material.

May 7, 2003

People attribute lies to the situation or personality of the liar, depending on who told the lie.

May 6, 2003

An insect treadmill tracks which scents beetles are attracted to.

May 5, 2003

Human blood contains stem cells that can be frozen or multiplied for medical uses.

May 1, 2003

Prions from yeast form tough fibers that can be used to make microchips and nanotechnology.

April 30, 2003

Bright nighttime lights can interfere with melatonin production, increasing the risk of cancer.