SciNewsBlog: May 2009

Saturday, May 30, 2009

World's most powerful laser unveiled (video)

The world's most powerful laser was dedicated at the Livermore National Laboratory in California. It's designed to shore up the nation's aging nuclear weapons.

Thursday, May 28, 2009

2009 Benjamin Franklin Medal Winner: Ruzena Bajcsy

2009 Benjamin Franklin Medal Winner: Ruzena Bajcsy (video)

The 2009 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Computer and Cognitive Science is presented to Ruzena Bajcsy for contributions to robotics and computer vision, specifically the development of active perception and the creation of methods to improve our understanding of medical images.

Sunday, May 24, 2009

Is grilling dangerous to your health? (video)

The question may not be to grill or not, but, how long to grill.

Friday, May 22, 2009

How To Watch Digital Video Files on an Xbox 360 (video)

How To Watch Digital Video Files on an Xbox 360(video)

Got video files on your computer? Watch them on your big-screen TV – using your Xbox!

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Teens, Frogs & Climate Change(video)

Teens, Frogs & Climate Change

With frogs and other amphibians already dying in large numbers, a group of teenagers is joining other amateur scientists nationwide to gather information on the problem. They're doing so even as new research shows climate change is likely to worsen the threat. http://www.sciencentral.com/video/

Raw Video: First 'recycled' water on ISS (video)

Crew members aboard the International Space Station drank "recycled" water for the first time. A newly-inaugurated system captures water from the air and from urine. (May 20)

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

47-million-year-old primate fossil unveiled(video)

47-million-year-old primate fossil unveiled

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Wii helps video gamers shed pounds(video)

Staying inside and playing video games used to be a great way to put on the pounds. But thanks to the interactive Nintendo Wii system, many folks are shedding weight and having fun at the same time. (May 19)

Monday, May 18, 2009

Tech Bytes 5/18/09(video)

Syracuse, NY - Top Stories of the day -- Tech Bytes 5/18/09

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Rich Desserts Trigger Long Term Memory

Constantly craving dessert does not make you a glutton\u2026it\u2019s only natural. A new study finds eating fat-rich foods triggers the formation of long-term memories of the dining experience.

Saturday, May 16, 2009

Tech Bytes 5/15/09(video)

Syracuse, NY - Top Stories of the day -- Tech Bytes 5/15/09

Friday, May 15, 2009

The Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG Edition IWC (video)

WatchMojo.com reveals the collaboration between Mercedes and IWC which returns to create a limited sports version.

Tech Bytes 5/14/09(video)

Syracuse, NY - Top Stories of the day -- Tech Bytes 5/14/09

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Money vs Happiness(video)

As this ScienCentral News video explains, researchers havefound new evidence that "American Dream" achievements like wealth, fame and image are not the keys to happiness. http://www.sciencentral.com/video/

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Tech Bytes 5/13/09(video)

Syracuse, NY - Top Stories of the day -- Tech Bytes 5/13/09

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Tech Bytes 5/12/09(video)

Syracuse, NY - Top Stories of the day -- Tech Bytes 5/12/09

Monday, May 11, 2009

Space shuttle launches on mission to Hubble(video)

Space shuttle launches on mission to Hubble

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Star Trek Trailer

Star Trek Official Movie Trailer 2009 Trailer 2

Absolutely Amazing "Persistence" Hunt!(video)

This is a "Persistence Hunt" of a Male Kudu, by tribesman of the San on the Kalahari Desert of Africa.

This.....this is hunting. An almost transcendental means of acquiring animal protein. The final act in and of itself is completely in tune with the Natural World and the ultimate in respect and honor both of and for it. This is how our distant ancestors survived.

Saturday, May 9, 2009

Baby Motor Chairs(video)

Baby Motor Chairs(video via YouTube)

On this Mother's Day we bring you the story of one Mom's dream to give her child mobility. Now new cutting edge research might open the door for special needs babies to explore the world-- with the help of robots.http://www.sciencentral.com/video/

Friday, May 8, 2009

The Pregnancy Patch

Heard About the Pregnancy Patch?(video)

Rochester, NY - Local Health Headliners -- Heard About the Pregnancy Patch?

Thursday, May 7, 2009

CDC says 44 states affected by H1N1 flu

H1N1 flu virus has spread to 44 states. Government experts ask people to stay home when they're sick to prevent spreading the illness.

Brain Study: "Use it or Lose It"(video)

New research is changing the understanding of the relationship between getting older and keeping the mind healthy. The key - according to scientists - is exercise. Mental exercise. (May 7)

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Tech Bytes 5/6/09(video)

Syracuse, NY - Top Stories of the day -- Tech Bytes 5/6/09

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Male Breast Cancer(video)

Male Breast Cancer

Most men know that when they head to the doctor's office for a check-up, they'll be screened for prostate cancer. The tests are routine. But the man you're about to meet also has routine breast exams. Why? Because he is a breast cancer survivor.