Jun 06 2011
Chameleon Bandage to Help Wounds Heal
Temperature-sensitive fibers change color in the presence of heat generated by infections or inflammation.
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Mar 14 2011
Japan Struggles to Manage Nuclear Leaks
The operator of an earthquake-hit Japanese nuclear plant said Sunday that the cooling system of another reactor was not working and risked a possible explosion.
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Feb 15 2011
Smart House Feels Your Pain
A house system in development can sense if an occupant spikes a fever or takes a fall.
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Oct 12 2010
Earliest Traces of a Disabled, Aged Human Found
Early humans must have taken care of this elderly member of their group, providing some of the first evidence of compassion.
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Jul 29 2010
‘Welfare Robots’ to Ease Burden in Graying Japan
Robotic wheelchairs, mechanical arms and humanoid waiters are among the cutting-edge inventions on show at a robotics fair in Japan, a country whose population is aging rapidly.
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May 14 2010
Anti-Aging Secrets in Girl’s Genes?
By analyzing the genes of a 17-year-old girl who is the size of an infant, scientists hope to find ways to achieve eternal youth.
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Apr 05 2010
Older Found to Be Socially Wiser
Listen to your elders -- research has proven they are, in fact, wiser when it comes to dealing with social conflict and change.
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