Science Update

Microbots

May 9, 2001

Tiny robots that can wheel around on their own, collecting chemical, sound, temp information

May 7, 2001

Ameobas are actually great midwives, helping others to Ôgive birth' when called.

May 4, 2001

A consortium of conservatories are pooling their resources to get a better view of the sky, using …

May 3, 2001

How the escape reflex of a the crayfish can teach scientists about behavior in humans

May 2, 2001

Fat cells have been tranformed into cartialage cells with the help of a vitamin-rich goo.

April 30, 2001

How lead can limit the learning abilities of children, as shown in rats

April 27, 2001

A vaccine for Alzheimer's disease is beginning the first phase of human trials.

April 25, 2001

Using a bamboo-like plant called elephant grass as a filler for biodegradeable plastics

April 24, 2001

Using mathematics to analyze juggling patterns

April 23, 2001

A watch-like device helps monitor diabetes by measuring blood glucose through the skin.

April 20, 2001

A more accurate method of calculating life expectancy

April 19, 2001

MRI scans show the parts of the brain stimulated by different types of jokes.