Protein Found Responsible For Some Genetic Deafness By Joel N. Shurkin published 10 December 12 Molecule changes the mechanical energy of sound to the electric energy of the brain.
Kites Could Take Electricity Production Sky-High By Joel N. Shurkin published 26 November 12 German engineers hook a kite to a train and generate power.
Reclaiming Poisoned Land With Manure By Joel N. Shurkin published 16 November 12 Desolate remains of zinc and lead mines can be partially reclaimed with animal waste.
When Ants Get Together to Make a Decision By Joel N. Shurkin published 5 November 12 Crowdsourcing insects rely on their collective brain power.
Exploring the Evolution of Musical Instruments By Joel N. Shurkin published 18 October 12 War, available resources, determined the invention of instruments.
Two Scientists Share Nobel Prize for Stem Cell Discoveries By Joel N. Shurkin published 9 October 12 Yamanaka, Gurdon share prize for adult stem cell research.
Removing the Terror of Flying Into Alaska's Capital By Joel N. Shurkin published 4 October 12 After a jet flipped over, officials decided they better do something.
White Rooftops Lower Temperature, But Reduce Rainfall By Joel N. Shurkin published 24 September 12 In environmental science, the law of unintended consequences cannot be denied.
Eliminating Clogged Inkjet Printers by Mimicking Tearful Eyes By Joel N. Shurkin published 13 September 12 Electric "blinks" keep printer nozzles working.
Football, Explosions Rattle Brain in Similar Ways By Joel N. Shurkin published 7 September 12 What do linebackers and soldiers have in common?
Prenatal Whole-Gene Sequencing Raises Ethical Questions By Joel N. Shurkin published 28 August 12 What could be the most controversial medical test yet is looming.
Eating, Drinking Wisely Can Help Keep You Cool By Joel N. Shurkin published 21 August 12 You really don't want that ice cream and hamburger.
Wireless Monitors Could Warn of Bridge Dangers By Joel N. Shurkin published 8 August 12 Remote 'sentries' could keep watch between inspections.
Surfboard-Sized Drones Crossing Pacific to Monitor Sea By Joel N. Shurkin published 20 January 12 Gliders study the ocean surface en route to Asia, Australia and a world record.
Rising Price of Gold Fuels Destruction of the Amazon By Joel N. Shurkin published 24 April 11 As gold prices soar, so do deforestation and mercury pollution.
