Squeezing Iron
Squeezing iron under high pressure and temperature to learn about Earth's core
Science Update
Lie Detection
People are equally bad at detecting a lie when it's told face-to-face or by instant messaging.
Hard Diamonds
Diamonds made by chemical vapor deposition are harder than natural ones.
Helpful Infections
Infection with harmless GBV-C virus has some protective effect against HIV.
Quake-Resistant Homes
Using masonry skills to teach developing nations how to build earthquake-resistant houses
Phone Fibbing
People are more likely to lie over the phone than in e-mail, instant messaging, or face-to-face.
Smell Loss
Loss of the sense of smell could be a warning sign of Parkinson's or Alzheimer's diseases.
Hospital Noise
The noise level in a hospital can reach the intensity of a jackhammer during the night.
Spoken Documents
Better voice recognition systems could make it easier to search spoken documents.
High-Tech Trash
Disposing of computers creates an environmental hazard, especially overseas.