Jan 31 2012

Cosmic Rays Probably Killed Russian Mars Probe

Tag: UncategorizedIan O'Neill @ 7:54 pm
Forget the conspiracy theories, it was actually the universe that conspired against Phobos-Grunt, knocking out its onboard electronics with high-energy particles.

Jan 31 2012

SmartCap Monitors Trucker Fatigue

Tag: UncategorizedNic Halverson @ 6:15 pm
SmartCap uses sensors to monitor brain activity so workers don't fall asleep at the wheel.

Jan 31 2012

Incredible, Sci-Fi Railgun Takes Step Toward Reality

Tag: UncategorizedDiscovery News - Top Stories @ 5:22 pm
A gun that uses a magnet to fire a projectile at Mach 7 is on track to become battle ready.

Jan 31 2012

Marijuana Mouth Spray: Will It Be Abused?

Tag: UncategorizedDiscovery News - Top Stories @ 5:05 pm
The drug is meant to help those suffering from pain from cancer.

Jan 31 2012

Dashboards Get A Dock For Smart Phones

Tag: Uncategorized @ 4:39 pm
This Kickstarter project replaces your car's CD stereo with a smart phone.

Jan 31 2012

Factory Farming Videos Prompt ‘Ag-Gag’ Bills

Tag: UncategorizedJennifer Viegas @ 4:11 pm
The bills hope to shield the public from seeing undercover videos at factory farms.

Jan 31 2012

Blue Whales Keep Getting Bigger

Tag: UncategorizedDiscovery News - Top Stories @ 3:07 pm
It's easier to grow bigger in the sea with the water holding up your weight, say researchers.

Jan 31 2012

Smart Bullet May Have Your Name On It

Tag: UncategorizedJesse Emspak @ 3:01 pm
A self-guided bullet flies like a missile and can hit targets more than a mile away.

Jan 31 2012

Overweight Doctors Less Likely to Diagnose Obesity

Tag: Uncategorized @ 2:37 pm
If you're heavier than your doctor, you're more likely to be told you're overweight.

Jan 31 2012

100 Years on the Edge of Kilauea

Tag: Uncategorized @ 2:26 pm
Perched on the rim of Kïlauea volcano's summit caldera, the Hawaii Volcano Observatory (HVO) has watched over one of the world’s most active eruptors since 1912.

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