Tsunami: Wave of Change
In the tragic aftermath of the Indian Ocean tsunami of December 2004, scientists and warning centers are now better equipped to forecast and model these monstrous waves
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Innovations from a Robot Rally
This year's Grand Challenge competition spurred advances in laser sensing, computer vision and autonomous navigation-not to mention a thrilling race for the $2-million prize
The Mystery of Brown Dwarf Origins
By throwing a wrench into the theories of planet and star formation, brown dwarfs may help fix them
The Maternal Brain
Pregnancy and motherhood change the structure of the female mammal's brain, making mothers attentive to their young and better at caring for them
Recognition Engines
New computer designs process networked "streams" of data for better spam and virus detection
Protecting More Than Animals
Reducing animal suffering often has the unexpected benefit of yielding more rigorous safety tests
Genomes for All
Next-generation technologies that make reading DNA fast, cheap and widely accessible are coming in less than a decade. Their potential to revolutionize research and bring about the era of truly personalized medicine means the time to start preparing is now...
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Data Points: Caffeine Fiends
Brief Points, January 2006
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No More Gears
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Easing Jitters when Buildings Rumble
