Graphene Makes World's Smallest Transistor

Graphene Makes World's Smallest Transistor

In recent decades, manufacturers have added more and more components onto integrated circuits. As a result, the number of transistors and the power of these circuits have roughly doubled every two…
Weighing in on Chocolate

Weighing in on Chocolate

Despite Deepak Chopra's and Andrew Weil's approval, some still think chocolate is sinful. But, in my theology, sin is when there is no chocolate. -------------------------------------------- "When…
A Seussian Salve for Computer Woes

A Seussian Salve for Computer Woes

Ever wonder who really wrote the Seuss-like poem that tells us "the socket packet pocket has an error to report?" Well, Dr. Eugene Ziegler, aka Dr. Zseuss, wrote the piece when his grandsons "…
Star Wars Tech May Be Closer Than We Think

Star Wars Tech May Be Closer Than We Think

An exhibit developed by the Museum of Science, Boston, in collaboration with Lucasfilm, Ltd. explores the possibility that some of the robots, vehicles and devices of the Star Wars films are closer…
How Calorie Restriction May Slow Aging - Study

How Calorie Restriction May Slow Aging - Study

Calorie restriction is a hot topic in discussions of aging but most studies use mice that were weaned with calorie restriction as test subjects whereas humans would have to adopt that lifestyle later…
Our Brains May Be More Unisex Than Realized

Our Brains May Be More Unisex Than Realized

Mars, Venus, Uranus. They're all still planets. So it goes with the human brain and gender. While males and females might sometimes act as though they come from different planets, a new study in…