Despite advances, humans still evolving


U. SHEFFIELD (UK) — Humans continue to evolve and significant natural and sexual selection is still taking place in our species in the modern world, new research shows.  Continue…

Tuesday, May 1, 2012 9:46 - 31 Comments


Earth & Environment - Apr 6, 2012 14:36 - 0 Comments

Permafrost thaw warmed prehistoric Earth

U. SHEFFIELD (UK) — Carbon trapped in frozen Polar Region soil likely caused prehistoric global warming, not methane gas in ocean-floor sediments, as previously thought. (more…)

Science & Technology - Mar 9, 2012 11:49 - 2 Comments

Ultra high-res images with no-lens microscope

U. SHEFFIELD (UK) — A new electron microscope that works without a lens may create the highest resolution images ever seen. (more…)

Science & Technology - Jan 26, 2012 18:26 - 0 Comments

Monkey-brained robot ‘sees’ with whiskers

U. SHEFFIELD (UK) — Researchers have fitted a robotic rat with a monkey brain model in order to increase the machine’s perception. (more…)


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