Science

Dot Earth Blog: Two Minutes to Midnight for the World’s Tiniest Cetacean – Mexico’s Vaquita

Without tougher enforcement of fishing rules, time will soon run out for Mexico's vaquita, the world's smallest cetacean. ...read more

At Geneva Auto Show, Worry About Silicon Valley

Apple and Google are using their technology domination to take over car dashboards. Someday, they could try to build entire vehicles.

Spurring production of a sluggish enzyme for crop yields

Scientists have found a way to improve production of the Rubisco enzyme, essential to plant growth. Important staple crops, such as wheat, cotton and...

Some tropical plants pick the best hummingbirds to pollinate flowers

Rather than just waiting patiently for any pollinator that comes their way to start the next generation of seeds, some plants appear to recognize...

Networks of micro-drones: What can they be expected to do?

Micro-drones are already being put to use in a large number of areas: These small aircraft face extensive requirements when performing aerial observation tasks...

Computer simulator will improve radiation therapy for cancer patients, experts say

A project to develop a computer simulator of dual foil scattering systems used in radiation therapy is underway. "The user user-friendly interface and real-time...

Computer simulator will improve radiation therapy for cancer patients, experts say

A project to develop a computer simulator of dual foil scattering systems used in radiation therapy is underway. "The user user-friendly interface and real-time...

Time to ‘just say no’ to behavior-calming drugs for Alzheimer patients? Experts say yes

Doctors write millions of prescriptions a year for drugs to calm the behavior of people with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia. But...

Time to ‘just say no’ to behavior-calming drugs for Alzheimer patients? Experts say yes

Doctors write millions of prescriptions a year for drugs to calm the behavior of people with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia. But...

Educating college students on drinking risks can help lessen drinking behaviors, but only temporarily, study finds

Briefly counseling college students on the dangers of binge drinking is effective in lowering heavy drinking levels among many students, but only temporarily. Three...