Ocean Bacteria Communication
Changes in chemical signaling among ocean bacteria may be impacting the global climate.
Nanotube Muscles
Improved artificial muscle fibers can twist at high speeds while carrying heavy loads.
Mercury’s Volcanoes
The planet Mercury seems placid compared to others in the solar system. But the MESSENGER spacecraft …
Podcast for 28 October 2011
SCIENCE UNDERWATER - Why the seas of the future may belong to jellyfish, why fish tanks can be …
Pre-Empting Allergies
A new treatment may block specific allergies without disrupting other immune functions.
The E. Coli Code
Scientists have created a secret fluorescent code by inserting jellyfish genes into E. coli …
Anti-Magnets
Scientists have designed a theoretical anti-magnet. If it works in practice, it could have profound …
Breath Toxin Detector
Advances in technology have made it possible to develop a hand-held breath test for a wide range of …
Mercury’s Make-up
The MESSENGER spacecraft is revealing new details about the tiny planet’s chemical composition.
Podcast for 21 October 2011
PREVENTIVE HEALTH - Vitamin D and ethnicity, a breath test for toxins, drinking and the immune …
Aquarium Fish Aggression
Bigger tanks and richer environments reduce aggression in popular pet fish.
Woolly Mammoth Blood
A replica of woolly mammoth blood protein may lead to treatments for hypothermia and improvements in …