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Written by Andrew V. Pakhomov
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Saturday, 03 January 2009 17:47 |
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Artur Kantrowitz, a prominent American scientist of late twentieth century, died in age of 95 in New York City on November 29, 2008. Founder of Avco Everett Research Labs, professor of Dartmouth College, champion of Science Court and versatile inventor, he will be always remembered. In this short note I just like to say a word about one of his greatest ideas and contributions to society, which will benefit future generations of our planet. I am talking about his role in founding of laser propulsion.
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Written by Martin G. Walker
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Wednesday, 24 December 2008 15:13 |
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Last year my sister moved to Spain with her two young children. For my sister, the process of learning a new language has been slow and hard work, involving hours of dedicated study and instruction. But her children have absorbed not one but two dialects of Spanish as if by osmosis, and already switch effortlessly back and forth between their native and adopted tongues. Scientists now understand the neurological processes that account for the amazing plasticity of the child's brain. And this understanding lays the foundation for the exciting new field of brain training.
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Written by Eric Q. Duncan
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Tuesday, 18 November 2008 18:17 |
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Renewable energy is not that easy to define. The definition has to be all-encompassing as it is the general term for a whole range of unconventional energy sources. Most experts mean that renewable energy is something that occurs naturally and very widely.
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Written by Unique Article
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Saturday, 21 June 2008 14:29 |
The body overseeing UK astronomy and physics is to commission an independent review of its operations.
The probe into the effectiveness of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) follows widespread concern over the status of its budget.
The council says its settlement from government has left it no choice but to find £80m of savings through to 2011.
This puts at risk a number of current science...
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Written by Administrator
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Sunday, 22 June 2008 17:29 |
Corries high in the Scottish mountains are to become "lookout posts" in an effort to better monitor the effects of climate change Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is leading the Snowbed Project...
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