AltWeeklies Wire
What Made the World Trade Center Fall?new
One of the crucial technical disputes in American history is underway. It pits government technicians who say the WTC buildings were brought down by airplane impact against architects and building engineers who insist that the Twin Towers could never have collapsed solely due to the planes and are calling for a new independent investigation.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Jay Levin and Tom McKenzie |
09-21-2009 |
Science
Embryologists Reflect on Science, Faith and Their Life-Giving Worknew
A multi-disciplinary team of physicians, nurses, embryologists and other professional staff work together to treat male and female patients at the Southern Illinois University Fertility and In Vitro Fertilization Center.
Illinois Times |
Amanda Robert |
05-01-2009 |
Science
Nine Tennessee Innovations Are Sowing Seeds for the Futurenew
Today, Middle Tennessee has a surprising number of unheralded innovators—forward-thinkers who are tweaking, leading and finessing the competition in their respective fields. With little fanfare, they have made the area home to several firsts on many fronts: health care, energy conservation, medicine, education, technology, science.
Nashville Scene |
Tracy Moore |
05-01-2009 |
Science
Farewell to the Phoenix Mars Landernew
When the end finally came, Phoenix was killed off by an unforgiving dust storm that blew across the arctic plains of Mars.
Tucson Weekly |
Jim Nintzel |
11-28-2008 |
Science
Time Traveler Sets His Sights on 1955new
Being black wasn't the only complicating factor UConn theoretical physics professor Ronald Mallett faced on the road to tenure. The other was his secret goal to build a time machine.
Boston Phoenix |
Mike Miliard |
10-16-2008 |
Science
University of Arizona Scientists' Probe Set to Land on Marsnew
Finding life is pretty much the holy grail (and marketing angle) of space science, but even if scientists don't detect life signs, this mission will provide clues to the conditions that future manned missions to Mars may face.
Tucson Weekly |
Jim Nintzel |
05-22-2008 |
Science
Can the Music of Our Brains Make Us Sleep Better?new
A California psychologist says yes and is using mysterious Russian technology to treat patients with Brain Music Therapy. Our reporter gets strapped in to ride the waves.
Metro Silicon Valley |
Gary Singh |
04-24-2008 |
Science
Memory Servednew
Groundbreaking Alzheimer's program at the Morris Museum of Art gives back to patients what the disease so cruelly took -- their past.
Metro Spirit |
Stacey Hudson |
07-03-2007 |
Science
The Plot to Kill Darwinnew
A Seattle think tank launched the modern intelligent-design movement with a simple memo, and the cause has mutated beyond rational control.
Seattle Weekly |
Roger Downey |
02-01-2006 |
Science
It's a Boy! We Made Sure of Itnew
Mass marketing of a way to choose your baby's gender opens an ethical can of worms, critics of the technology say.
East Bay Express |
Kara Platoni |
11-04-2004 |
Science
Biologist Publishes Science for the Peoplenew
At a time when the cost of scientific journals is skyrocketing, Michael Eisen and his partners came up with a revolutionary idea. They make research papers contributed to their journal, PLoS Biology, immediately available for free on the Internet.
East Bay Express |
Will Harper |
10-05-2004 |
Science
