Science Update

Fat into Cartilage

May 2, 2001

Fat cells have been tranformed into cartialage cells with the help of a vitamin-rich goo.

April 30, 2001

How lead can limit the learning abilities of children, as shown in rats

April 27, 2001

A vaccine for Alzheimer's disease is beginning the first phase of human trials.

April 25, 2001

Using a bamboo-like plant called elephant grass as a filler for biodegradeable plastics

April 24, 2001

Using mathematics to analyze juggling patterns

April 23, 2001

A watch-like device helps monitor diabetes by measuring blood glucose through the skin.

April 20, 2001

A more accurate method of calculating life expectancy

April 19, 2001

MRI scans show the parts of the brain stimulated by different types of jokes.

April 18, 2001

A synthetic material can heal itself when it's cracked or broken.

April 16, 2001

Software that can identify a person by his or her handwriting