Meteorite ‘mosaic’ hints at life on Mars
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — To figure out if conditions on Mars were ever right for life, scientists have examined a meteorite that that formed there more than a billion years ago. Continue…
Thursday, May 2, 2013 9:30 - 1 Comment
Top Stories - Jan 15, 2013 9:23 - 0 Comments
Robofish needs almost no juice to glide
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — A robotic fish equipped with an array of sensors can glide long distances using little to no energy. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Dec 27, 2012 17:03 - 1 Comment
Amazon’s diversity loss shows up in the soil
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Researchers worry that a loss of genetic variation in microbial communities in the Amazon’s converted agricultural land could negatively affect the entire ecosystem. (more…)
Science & Technology - Dec 17, 2012 15:50 - 0 Comments
Chestnut testing on a CT scanner
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — In an effort to make sure chestnuts make it to market in good condition, researchers are working to develop a noninvasive method of detecting internal decay. (more…)
Science & Technology - Nov 28, 2012 10:33 - 0 Comments
To save energy: take dirt, add heat
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Researchers have developed a new thermoelectric material by using common minerals found pretty much anywhere there’s dirt. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 21, 2012 14:23 - 0 Comments
To diagnose Parkinson’s, track speech
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — A new way to diagnose Parkinson’s disease is noninvasive, inexpensive, and, in early testing, effective more than 90 percent of the time. (more…)
Science & Technology - Nov 19, 2012 12:55 - 1 Comment
Team tracks nearly extinct elephant look-alike
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Researchers are hoping to use GPS collars to monitor the movements of endangered tapirs living in the rainforests of Nicaragua. (more…)
Top Stories - Oct 4, 2012 8:26 - 2 Comments
Two black holes survive in star cluster
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Scientists are re-thinking the fates of black holes after discovering two together in the same star cluster. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Aug 8, 2012 9:29 - 2 Comments
Active video games offer a bit of fitness
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Active video games, also known as “exergames,” aren’t an ideal way to combat inactivity, but they can play a role in getting some people to exercise more. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Jul 2, 2012 8:35 - 2 Comments
Plants hold keys to human survival, say scientists
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — More research on plant metabolism, and by a broader group of scientists, may protect humans against future challenges. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Jun 13, 2012 11:51 - 1 Comment
Climate debate tackles population growth
MICHIGAN STATE / STANFORD (US) — A new study forecasts that as Earth’s human population continues to grow, increased consumption—and increased emissions—are to come. (more…)
Society & Culture - May 7, 2012 10:51 - 0 Comments
New ads may benefit past sponsors
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Companies should spend money on sponsorships cautiously, as their return on investment is often difficult to measure and could even benefit the competition. (more…)
Science & Technology - Apr 24, 2012 11:39 - 0 Comments
Plant hormones plot for growth or defense
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Plants can go into defense mode against harsh weather or disease, but at a cost—the plant turns off its growth mechanism. (more…)
Science & Technology - Feb 21, 2012 12:42 - 1 Comment
Recycled glass gives concrete more muscle
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Mixing ground waste glass into cement makes the resulting concrete stronger, more durable, and more resistant to water. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 23, 2011 12:53 - 0 Comments
How ‘sensitive’ body parts cope with change
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Some body parts are more sensitive to environmental change than others, a finding that may lead to better ways of treating a variety of diseases, including type 2 diabetes. (more…)
Science & Technology - Sep 2, 2011 13:11 - 0 Comments
Computers uncover how plants survive
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Plant and computer scientists have teamed up to figure out how certain genes in a plant turn on and off to deal with environmental extremes. (more…)
Science & Technology - May 24, 2011 13:16 - 0 Comments
DIY security risky for home computers
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Too often, home computer users either mistakenly think they have enough security in place or don’t believe they have enough valuable information that would be of interest to a hacker. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Apr 1, 2011 14:45 - 0 Comments
Carbon footprints in black and white
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Labeling products with carbon footprint information could help both consumers and manufacturers make more environmentally healthy choices. (more…)
Science & Technology - Mar 8, 2011 9:58 - 2 Comments
Fine-tuning mug shot match game
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Newly-developed software is able to automatically match hand-drawn facial sketches to mug shots stored in law enforcement databases. (more…)
