Weiss Domains Shown For First Time In 3-D

Weiss Domains Shown For First Time In 3-D

Every magnetic material is divided into magnetic domains, called "Weiss domains" after physicist Pierre-Ernest Weiss, who predicted their existence theoretically more than a hundred years ago. In…
25 states with crazy laws still on the books

25 states with crazy laws still on the books

In which state is it illegal to set a mouse trap without a hunting license?  If you said California because you always say California regarding goofy laws, you're right, but this time California…
Xbox Kinect Helps With Autism?

Xbox Kinect Helps With Autism?

John Yan, editor at GamingNexus.com, has a son with autism and parents of kids with autism want to find things that can help little ones engage with the world around them.    Where a PS3…
Harvesting The Genome Of Thanksgiving Dinner

Harvesting The Genome Of Thanksgiving Dinner

Back in September, researchers published the genome of Meleagris gallopavo, the domestic turkey and America's fourth most popular meat. It will be invaluable as future generations of scientists set…
iPhone app: Lyme Disease Tick Map

iPhone app: Lyme Disease Tick Map

A research team at the Yale School of Public Health has developed the first smartphone app for Lyme disease.  Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium, which spreads to humans through the bite of…