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Why cloning could wipe out species
Cloning on a grand scale could spell the end of species as they become progressively nastier, warn researchers at the University of Sussex. Evolutionary biologist Dr Joel Peck has produced a mathematical model that suggests that asexual reproduction -in which organisms are reproduced from a single parent without fertilisation - leads to... view more... (2004-04-26)
Study finds particles, molecules prefer not to mix
In the world of small things, shape, order and orientation are surprisingly important, according to findings from a new study by chemists at Washington University in St. Louis. view more (2009-05-05)
How to Lower Costs, Waiting Times for Colonoscopies
Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, leading to over 50,000 fatalities every year. view more (2009-10-07)
Lovely 'snowfakes' mimic nature, advance science
Exquisitely detailed and beautifully symmetrical, the snowflakes that David Griffeath makes are icy jewels of art. view more (2009-02-25)
A Police Woman Fights Quantum Hacking and Cracking
The first desktop computers changed the way we managed data forever. Three decades after their introduction, we rely on them to manage our time, social life and finances - and to keep this information safe from prying eyes and online predators. view more (2009-07-31)
Research stories from BBSRC's Annual Report
BBSRC has published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2001/2002. The report includes the following science stories from research funded by BBSRC. The full report, including a funding summary by university, institute and scientific area (page 4/5), is available in full at: http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/about/annrep/Welcome.html... view more... (2002-07-23)
Surface tension drives segregation within cell mixtures
What does a mixture of two different kinds of cells have in common with a mixture of oil and water? The same basic force causes both mixtures to separate into two distinct regions. view more (2008-10-07)
Intelligent system to help autistic children recognize emotions
Computer scientists from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore are working on the development of an efficient and intelligent facial expression recognition system. view more (2009-10-20)
Dirty snow causes early runoff in Cascades, Rockies
Soot from pollution causes winter snowpacks to warm, shrink and warm some more. This continuous cycle sends snowmelt streaming down mountains as much as a month early, a new study finds. view more (2009-01-12)
CultureLab News - May computer games special
During May 2002 the British Council's Culturelab-uk.com forum gives users the chance to pitch their own questions to revolutionary computer games developer, Peter Molyneux, whose company Lionhead forged a whole new gaming territory with its game Black And White. This special edition of Culture Lab, devoted to gaming, features an exclusive... view more... (2002-05-16)
New Technology Opens Up PC World To Disabled
Researchers at the University of Ulster have developed new technology that could revolutionize the quality of life for the disabled. The Look Device allows individuals with severe physical impairments to control the operation of a computer cursor solely with the movement of their eyes. A set of customised spectacles, with built in sensors,... view more... (2002-11-12)
Hooks hijacked? New research shows how to block stealthy malware attacks
The spread of malicious software, also known as malware or computer viruses, is a growing problem that can lead to crashed computer systems, stolen personal information, and billions of dollars in lost productivity every year. view more (2009-11-03)
Computers pass dosage test for thrombosis drugs
The largest ever study into the administration of blood thinning drugs like Warfarin has concluded that dosages calculated by computer are at least as safe and reliable as those provided by trained medical professionals. view more (2007-07-20)
Rome was built in a day, with hundreds of thousands of digital photos
The ancient city of Rome was not built in a day. It took nearly a decade to build the Colosseum, and almost a century to construct St. Peter's Basilica. But now the city, including these landmarks, can be digitized in just a matter of hours. view more (2009-09-16)
Activation of the prefrontal cortex improves working memory
Psychologists and neurologists invest considerable effort in the study of working memory. In terms of information retention, there is a difference between long-term memory, which is affected in diseases such as Alzheimer, and short-term or working memory, which allows us to make immediate decisions or structure a discourse. view more (2009-04-02)
Hebrew University Scientist Co-directing European Research Project For Internet Of Future
As the volume of "traffic" on the Internet grows at an enormous rate - estimates are that it is doubling every year - scientists in several countries have begun working to measure this incremental growth and to devise methods for more efficient means for future networking. One major project is EVERGROW, a European Union-funded program... view more... (2004-03-15)
Seven-figure Funding To Develop Future Of Computing
The University of Abertay Dundee has been named as a key member of an international project, to develop new ways of delivering computer applications via the internet. The 2.8 million euros (£1.8 million) scheme will see academics and business people from across Europe work together to develop the technology, which is set to revolutionise the... view more... (2002-01-23)
Scientists and engineers simulate jet colliding with World Trade Center
Researchers at Purdue University have created a simulation that uses scientific principles to study in detail what likely happened when a commercial airliner crashed into the World Trade Center's North Tower on Sept. 11, 2001. view more (2006-09-13)
Study: Wireless sensors limit earthquake damage
An earthquake engineer at Washington University in St. Louis has successfully performed the first test of wireless sensors in the simulated structural control of a model laboratory building. view more (2007-04-17)
Gardens in space
A model of a system for growing plants to plan biological experiments in space has just left the company of ROVSING, in Ballerup near Copenhagen, on its way to ESA's European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in the Netherlands. The full name of this experiment reference model is European Modular Cultivation System Experiment... view more... (2002-05-13)
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