Friday, 25 May, 2012

Scientists work to select and breed first-rate racehorses using biomechanics and computer software. Result? Love that big butt!

Austrian researchers show quantum entanglement across the Danube River, providing new promise in cryptography and computing. At the smallest scale, you can throw out the usual rules of engagement. What’s up with spooky action at a distance?

New technology in ground-based telescopes will give better picture of the universe and detect deadly asteroids.

Tyrannosaurus rex was no sprinter, new biomechanical study finds.

Moon was formed by impact of Theia with Earth. How do we know this, and why might we care?

How violins make sound. And why the ear is the world’s most sophisticated spectrum analyzer.

Giant volcano at Yellowstone erupts on schedule. The last eruption covered about 20 states with ash. If Yellowstone blows, think big: Think REALLY BIG!

New searches are finding lots of asteroids. None of them are aimed at us — yet. How much damage have asteroids done in the past?

So what’s the deal with the simple water spider? This eight-legged marvel speeds across the water fast enough to escape predators, find prey, and chase off intruding spiders. But how does it move? It must be pushing the water backwards, but what is doing the pushing?

New, large radio telescope gets better view of the universe. Want to tune in?