Tiny camera implanted in mouse's brain for memory study
In order to see how memory is formed, scientists have implanted a small semiconductor camera inside the hippocampus of a mouse's brain, in an experiment they hope to some day apply to humans to treat illnesses, media reported Thursday. ... english.people.com.cn
Internet Seduction: Online sex offenders prey on at-risk teens [Subscriber Only]
Most online sex crimes involve adults seducing psychologically vulnerable teenagers into sexual relationships, a finding at odds with public fears of Internet-using children falling prey to deceptive, violent sexual predators. sciencenews.org
Nanotubes measure DNA conductivity
Andr Brown, Physics World: Ever since the famous double-helix structure of DNA was discovered more than 50 years ago, researchers have struggled to understand the complex relationships between its structural, chemical and electrical properties. nanoforum.org
Scientists Unveil Prehistoric Crocodile
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AP) -- Pointy-nosed crocodiles may have joined sharks as the dominant predators in the world's oceans some 62 million years ago, according to Brazilian scientists who on Wednesday unveiled one of the most complete skeletons found yet of the prehistoric animals.... hosted.ap.org
Singapore to introduce video games classification system
Singapore announced on Monday that it will launched a new two-rating classification system for video games from April 28. The move will be introduced to allow consumers, especially parents, to make informed choices about the video g ... english.people.com.cn