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People with diabetes more sensitive to cardiovascular effects from air pollution
People with diabetes may be at higher risk for cardiovascular problems when air pollution levels are higher, according to a new study of Boston-area residents. The ability of the blood vessels to control blood flow was impaired in adults with diabetes on days with elevated levels of particles from... view more (2005-05-31)

Does manganese inhaled from the shower represent a public health threat
A new analysis based on animal studies suggests that showering in manganese-contaminated water for a decade or more could have permanent effects on the nervous system. The damage may occur even at levels of manganese considered safe by the Environmental Protection Agency, according to researchers... view more (2005-07-01)

UCLA engineers pioneer affordable alternative energy-solar energy cells made of everyday plastic
Researchers at the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science hope to meet the growing demand with a new and more affordable way to harness the sun's rays: using solar cell panels made out of everyday plastics.   view more (2005-10-10)

Rising price of oil highlights affordable energy alternatives
With oil prices reaching near near-record highs in recent weeks, calls have grown louder for the U.S. to develop new sources of affordable, domestic energy.   view more (2006-05-12)

Study establishes link between air pollution, ischemic strokes
The risk of ischemic stroke - which results when a blood clot travels to the brain - increases with a rise in particulate air pollution.   view more (2005-10-31)

Winning racer backed by space technology
Sunday's latest racing victory at Nogaro, France, underlined a triumphant season for Pescarolo's team and their new prototype car - improved with European space developed materials. "Henri Pescarolo demonstrated once again last week-end that innovative technologies we originally developed... view more (2003-09-25)

Drilling for science and exploration
On 19th February 2008 the GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam (GFZ) officially commenced the operation of the new drill rig InnovaRig at the geothermal drill site at Dürrnhaar (Bavaria). With this event, one of the most modern drill rigs worldwide, with a drilling capacity to a depth of 5000 metres... view more (2008-02-20)

Warmer seas linked to strengthening hurricanes: FSU study fuels global warming debate
The theory that global warming may be contributing to stronger hurricanes in the Atlantic over the past 30 years is bolstered by a new study led by a Florida State University researcher. The study will be published in the Sept. 4 edition of the journal Nature.   view more (2008-09-04)

Researchers develop flood-tolerant California rice
Rice grown anywhere in the world soon could be made completely flood-tolerant because of new research by UC Riverside geneticists, done in collaboration with scientists at UC Davis and the International Rice Research Institute in the Philippines.   view more (2006-08-23)

Carnegie Mellon's NREC unveils futuristic unmanned ground combat vehicles
Carnegie Mellon University's National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC) in the School of Computer Science's Robotics Institute is unveiling a unique unmanned ground vehicle that offers new strength, mobility and autonomy features for the Army's effort to keep its troops out of harm's way.   view more (2006-05-01)

Parking spaces outnumber drivers 3-to-1, drive pollution and warming
From suburban driveways to the sprawling lots that spring up around big retailers, Americans devote lots of space to parking spaces - a growing land-use trend that plays a role in heating up urban areas and adding to water pollution, according to a recent study.   view more (2007-09-12)

Research identifies first method for testing, assessing drug treatments for Chagas' disease
Chagas' disease is a tropical parasitic sickness that currently affects more than 16 million people, with a staggering 100 million at risk, largely in the tropical areas of South and Central America. And yet the main drug used to treat the disease is highly toxic and causes serious side effects.   view more (2008-04-21)

The groundbreaking science behind what aims to be the fastest vehicle of all time
The world record bid again teams Andy, the current record holder and first man to drive a supersonic vehicle on land with Head of the Design Team and former world record holder Richard Noble.   view more (2008-10-24)

Atmospheric chemistry - air quality and climate
Air quality has improved dramatically over the past 50 years. Professor Mike Pilling, Head of Physical Chemistry at the University of Leeds, will reveal the latest about air quality research at the Festival of Science today.   view more (2004-09-06)

Space tech keeps Pescarolo on track at Le Mans
Pescarolo Sport's use of ESA technology in their two racing cars shaved crucial seconds off every lap at last weekend's Le Mans marathon 24-hour race, helping to place them into the top ten out of 50 competitors. Pescarolo driver Frank Lagorce expressed his satisfaction with the race and his car,... view more (2003-06-18)

Concept vehicle illustrating new options for military combat vehicles to be unveiled
A concept vehicle designed to illustrate potential technology options for improving survivability and mobility in future military combat vehicles will be shown publicly for the first time Sept. 13-15 at a military technology meeting in Virginia.   view more (2005-09-13)
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