El Nino may have helped Magellan cross the Pacific
MAY 16, 2008
The El Nino phenomenon that has puzzled climate scientists in recent decades may have assisted the first trip around the world nearly 500 years ago. Details
Researchers warn of nitrogen hazard to environment
MAY 16, 2008
While carbon dioxide has been getting lots of publicity in climate change, reactive forms of nitrogen are also building up in the environment, scientists warn. Details
Russian supply ship docks to space station
MAY 16, 2008
A Russian supply ship docked to the international space station on Friday, delivering more than 2 tons of food, water, equipment and scientific experiments. Details
Da Vinci to be honored by small helicopter flight
MAY 15, 2008
A Japanese man who developed the world's smallest helicopter will take flight in the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci in tribute to the Renaissance genius' original idea. Details
Robotic suit aims to usher in super soldier era
MAY 15, 2008
Rex Jameson bikes and swims regularly, and plays tennis and skis when time allows. But the 5-foot-11, 180-pound software engineer is lucky if he presses 200 pounds _ that is, until he steps into an "exoskeleton" of aluminum and electronics that multiplies his strength and endurance as many as 20 times. Details
