The Japanese government is searching for new ways to clean up the mess created by the reactor meltdowns earlier this year at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant . As lawmakers and officials study new energy policy options , which they plan to present by next spring, a company called Cyberdyne, Inc. is offering to help with the more immediate concern of removing radioactive debris in and around the reactors with the help of a robotic exoskeleton.
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Feed SubscriptionA Shot in the Dark: The Acoustics of Gunfire
Who shot first, Han Solo or Greedo? If you’re a diehard Star Wars fan, you know the answer is Han Solo.
Read More »CT-Imaging Provides New View of Baby Mammoths [Video]
LAS VEGAS–Three-dimensional medical imaging of two baby woolly mammoths from Siberia named Lyuba and Khroma has given scientists an unprecedented view of the internal anatomy of these creatures. At the annual meeting of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, Ethan Shirley and Daniel Fisher of the University of Michigan and their colleagues presented the results of their analyses of the images. I wrote about their observations–and the intriguing new questions they raise about mammoth development and evolution– here .
Read More »Cutting back salt may be worse for heart health: Study
Reducing salt lowered blood pressure, but increased cholesterol, triglycerides, study found
Read More »Drug helps ‘couch potato’ monkeys lose weight
A simple medication that leads to weight loss with no dieting or exercise could be a big step toward every dieter's dream.
Read More »Vaccine for ovarian, breast cancer shows promise
PANVAC vaccine rid one woman of breast cancer for four years
Read More »Sex with animals tied to penile cancer: What explains link?
Researchers say increased risk among men who have sex with animals could reflect differences in animal anatomy, secretions
Read More »Conjoined twins Maria and Teresa Tapia said faring well
Girls were separated following 20-hour surgery that involved 45 specialists
Read More »Unreliable cord blood banks could endanger kids
Could make stem cell-rich umbilical cord blood stored in case the cells are needed to treat illnesses in future inaccessible
Read More »Autism tied too many brain cells: Will finding bring better diagnosis?
Examination of brain tissue of dead children shows overgrowth of tissue in brain region responsible for communication, emotional development
Read More »Video: Skin cancer prevention: Start young
With more than two million cases of skin cancer per year, a panel of health care experts is releasing a new set of sun safety and skin cancer prevention guidelines for young people, ages 10 to 24. Erica Hill and Chris Wragge get the details from Dr. Holly Phillips.
Read More »Video: Mother discovers baby’s stored blood missing
A baby's umbilical cord blood could help treat illnesses down the road, but what happens when the blood bank runs into trouble? KTVT-TV's Ginger Allen reports.
Read More »Panerai’s Art Movement
Nearly 80 international designers and artists, including Marc Newson, Maarten Baas, and Damien Hirst, created their expressions and interpretations of the concept of time for a Panerai-sponsored exhibit, “O’Clock: Time Design, Design Time,” at Milan’s Triennale museum. Curated by architect and designer Patricia Urquiola, the exhibit runs through January 8, ...
Read More »Video: Personhood amendment fuels abortion debate
Mississippi voters are considering an amendment to their state constitution by adding the "personhood" amendment, and it has become the latest battle over abortion rights. Randall Pinkston reports this "personhood" vote could set a precedent for the nation.
Read More »Conjoined twins separated at Va. hospital: How are they doing?
20-hour procedure involved team of 45, girls expected to make full recovery
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