February 22, 2012


Better Test for Lyme Disease in Pets

A new test for Lyme disease in horses and dogs can better determine the stage of infection, and can increase the effectiveness of treatment.

Smarter Pest Control for the Cotton Crop

Insect biologists have found a way to protect cotton crops by attacking the stomachs of their pests.

A Gentler Jolt to the Heart

Cardiologists and electrophysiologists are studying electrical methods to reduce the pain associated with cardiac defibrillator shocks—making the jolts less jarring but maintaining their life-saving effects.

The Best Team Colors for Football Fields

Plant physiologists say team colors could determine which team is better...at least for grass football fields.

SudoGlove Points Remote Controls Towards a More Natural Future

Electrical engineering students designed a special glove that can act as a simpler, more natural remote control for a variety of different devices.

Cleaning Up Construction Runoff

Soil scientists are using a non-toxic chemical at construction sites to remove dirt from muddy stormwater before it reaches streams.

StarCAVE Pushes 3D Virtual Reality to New Frontiers

A virtual reality room called StarCAVE takes scientific exploration, and potentially home entertainment, to a whole new level.