Visitors to NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center will enjoy live performances by country, rock, pop, and gospel artists while exploring rocket firings, space exhibits, and facility tours. The event also features appearances by NASA astronauts and real space flight hardware.
Researchers at Cornell University have developed a nanofabricated device that can separate DNA fragments by length in as little as 15-30 minutes, compared to the traditional method which takes 12-24 hours. The device uses alternating deep and shallow sections to propel DNA strands through it, allowing for faster separation and analysis.
A new study documents the increase in Ritalin-type stimulant drugs and Prozac-type antidepressants prescribed to children, raising concerns about diagnosis and treatment. Thirty percent of children on SSRIs also took stimulants, highlighting the need for further research on safety and effectiveness.
A team of researchers has discovered two nearly complete fossil skulls from the Dmanisi site in Georgia, which may represent the first hominid species to migrate out of Africa. The fossils show clear signs of African ancestry and are dated to around 1.7 million years old.
Future wireless devices may use multiple antennas to outperform single-antenna versions, reducing interference and increasing reception accuracy. This technology could enable three times as many users to operate within the same frequency band.
A new study contradicts the long-held assumption that the Helicobacter pylori bacterium has been with humans forever. Researchers analyzed DNA from over 500 strains from five continents and found that strains from Peru resemble those from Spain, not those from eastern Asia.
Student engineers at Johns Hopkins University designed a low-tech, affordable childproofing device for handguns that can be defeated by adults but not young children. The device automatically switches the gun back to safe mode when it leaves an adult's hand, providing passive protection.
Researchers found evidence of El Niño-like climate changes in New England during the Ice Age, revealing a strong three-to-five-year cycle of activity. This finding provides new insights into El Niño's persistence under different climate conditions.