Speedy Germ Detector Works in Minutes
dsc.discovery.com — NASA scientists have developed a speedy new technology that can detect pathogens in 15 minutes flat. Developed for the planetary science division at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), the new device is designed to minimize contamination of other worlds by ensuring outgoing spacecraft are clear of earthly germs. (Submitted by mmaine) More...
Nazca Civilization Collapsed After Cutting Key Trees
dsc.discovery.com — The ancient Nazca people, who once flourished in the valleys of south coastal Peru, literally fell with the trees they chopped down, new research has concluded. The Nazca caused their own collapse when they cleared their forests in order to make way for agriculture, thus exposing the landscape to wind and flood erosion. (Submitted by mmaine) More...
Custom Corneas - Super Eye Sight Beyond 20/20
dsc.discovery.com — NASA technology that allows the Hubble telescope to focus on distant stars now offers LASIK eye surgery patients customized options for fine-tuned night vision, superior image contrast and sight even beyond 20/20. (Submitted by kylescousin) More...
Can a Hit Song Algorithm Really Pick Hits?
dsc.discovery.com — A new Web service based on an algorithm helps determine chart-topping hits that has shown to pick winners eight out of 10 times. The technology mathematically analyzes the underlying patterns in a track, including harmony, chord progression and lyrics. The computer then compares the song's mathematical characteristics against other past hits. (Submitted by Surferess) More...
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