The largest road safety research project ever launched in Europe will usher in a series of powerful road-safety systems for European cars. But, in the long term, its basic, experimental research could lead to a car that is virtually uncrashable. A truck exits suddenly from a side road, directly into your lane only dozens of metres ahead. Suddenly, your car issues a warning, starts applying the brakes and attempts to take evasive action. Realising impact is unavoidable; in-car safety systems pre-tension the safety belts and arm the airbag, timing its release to the second before impact.
Some kids with autism may have a genetic defect that affects the muscles, according to new research. The study looked at 37 children with autism spectrum disorders who were evaluated for mitochondrial disease, which causes muscle weakness and prevents a child from being able to participate in physical activities and sports.
Women who eat diets similar to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet -- which is low in animal protein, moderate in low-fat dairy products and high in plant proteins, fruits and vegetables -- appear to have a lower risk of coronary heart disease and stroke, according to a new report.
Female penguins mate with males who bring them pebbles to build egg nests. Hummingbirds mate to gain access to the most productive flowers guarded by larger males. Now new research shows that even affluent college students who don't need resources will still attempt to trade sexual currency for provisions.
Why are some cancers more aggressive than others? This was the question explored by a number of doctors when they studied the biological profile of a form of breast cancer. The results were astounding: tumor aggressiveness seems to be determined from the very first tumor cells and the biological diversity observed in invasive cancers already exists in localized forms.
Researchers have shown that gene-environment interaction is a common phenomenon in the regulation of gene expression. In a new study, they describe how different classes of genetic variants affect the nature of the interactions, and provide detailed molecular examples of interactions.
Combining two targeted therapies overcomes treatment resistance in liver cancer cell lines, new research shows. Liver cancer is resistant to many chemotherapies and to cell-death inducing agents.
Genetic variations ensure that no two people are exactly alike, nor are their cancers. Researchers now have the tools and the knowledge to predict how individuals will respond to cancer therapy, enabling more precise and effective treatment.
A new Western Australian study has revealed the mortality from nonmelanoma skin cancer, commonly considered less dangerous than melanoma, is affecting older Australians at a worrying rate.
Emotions are an intrinsic part of communications. But machines don't have, perceive or react to them, which makes us -- their handlers -- hot under the collar. But thanks to building blocks developed by European researchers, machines that 'feel' may no longer be confined to science fiction. Nearly everybody has to communicate with machines at some level, be it mobile phones, personal computers or annoying, automated customer support 'solutions'. But the communication is on the machine's terms, not the person's.
MANCHESTER (Reuters) - Some have called it a technological breakthrough, others simply an elaborate publicity stunt, but a controversial space-age swimsuit has gripped the swimming world.
New rules have come into force requiring all petrol and diesel sold in UK garages to contain biofuels. Source: BBC News | Science/Nature | UK Edition | 15 Apr 2008 | 11:22 am
Nasa's Stereo orbiters capture stunning new images of spaceborne debris thrown out from the Sun. Source: BBC News | Science/Nature | UK Edition | 15 Apr 2008 | 11:14 am
John Coates of Cambridge University tells Andy Duckworth that testosterone does help city traders to make money, but also to get paranoid in bad times Source: guardian.co.uk Science | 15 Apr 2008 | 10:37 am
Authorities fear full-scale eruption as country's highest volcano begins spewing hot ash after month of rumbling Source: guardian.co.uk Science | 15 Apr 2008 | 10:12 am
John Wheeler, the US physicist who coined the term "black hole", dies at the age of 96. Source: BBC News | Science/Nature | UK Edition | 15 Apr 2008 | 5:51 am
Modern-day elephants are descended from an early ancestor that lived in water, say scientists. Source: BBC News | Science/Nature | UK Edition | 15 Apr 2008 | 12:07 am
China has already overtaken the US as the world's biggest polluter, according to a new report by US scientists. Source: BBC News | Science/Nature | UK Edition | 14 Apr 2008 | 11:11 pm
A vet is urging owners of pet cats to have them neutered and vaccinated to help protect wildcats. Source: BBC News | Science/Nature | UK Edition | 14 Apr 2008 | 11:07 pm
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Financial traders make more money when their testosterone levels are high, perhaps because the so-called male hormone makes them more confident and focused, British researchers reported on Monday.
Hormone surges among City traders could be partly responsible for driving "boom and bust" economics, say researchers. Source: BBC News | Science/Nature | UK Edition | 14 Apr 2008 | 9:39 pm
UK space policy faces change, with civil servants leaving London and being stripped of some responsibilities. Source: BBC News | Science/Nature | UK Edition | 14 Apr 2008 | 9:10 pm
PARIS (Reuters) - The skeleton of a Triceratops dinosaur that roamed the earth some 65 million years ago goes under the hammer in Paris on Wednesday as part of a collection of prehistoric bones and fossils, auctioneers Christie's said.
A virtual walk around ancient Pompeii will be made possible this week thanks to an omni-directional treadmill. Source: BBC News | Science/Nature | UK Edition | 14 Apr 2008 | 3:39 pm
The European Space Agency (Esa) orders the latest spacecraft in a major global monitoring programme. Source: BBC News | Science/Nature | UK Edition | 14 Apr 2008 | 3:16 pm
Phillip Ball discusses the development of science in the 12th century. Plus, Peter Higgs on the 'God particle'. Up close and personal with creationist Ken Ham. And why 20 percent of scientists admit to using brain drugs Source: guardian.co.uk Science | 14 Apr 2008 | 2:55 pm
