Nanotechnology solutions for development
The Broker: The Broker, a magazine for development cooperation professionals published an article discussing pros and cons of nanotechnology for the interests of the least developed countries. nanoforum.org
Computer models reconstruct Bach's head
A modern reconstruction of Johann Sebastian Bach's head using state-of-the-art computer modeling techniques shows the composer as a strong-jawed man with a slight underbite, his large head topped with short, silver hair. rssfeeds.usatoday.com
Arctic Sea Ice Builds, but Vulnerable
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Critical Arctic sea ice this winter made a tenuous partial recovery from last summer's record melt, federal scientists said Tuesday. But that's an illusion, like a Hollywood movie set, scientist Walter Meier of the National Snow and Ice Data Center said. The ice is very thin and vulnerable to heavy melting again this summer.... hosted.ap.org
Scientist sure "God particle" will be found
GENEVA (Reuters) - Physicist Peter Higgs said on Monday it should soon be possible to prove the existence of a force which gives mass to the universe and makes life possible -- as he first argued 40 years ago. feeds.reuters.com
New Hubble images show galaxy collisions
In celebration of the Hubble Space Telescope's 18th launch anniversary on Thursday, the space agencies in U.S. and Europe released 59 new images of colliding galaxies. english.people.com.cn