Harvard University Research Doug Melton Successfully Reproduces Beta Cells from Stem Cells for Use in Treatment for Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 Patients Is a New Treatment for Diabetes Near? The search for the cure for diabetes mellitus type 1 took a giant leap forward this past week with the announcement from Harvard University scientist Doug […]
Read MoreKoichi Wakata became the first Japanese citizen to become commander of the International Space Station today, replacing former commander Oleg Kotov. [BBC]
Read MoreTemple Grandin is a pioneering researcher in the fields of autism and autism spectrum disorders, having developed several methods for more humane animal slaughtering methods based upon her personal experiences as an autistic person. She discusses her research and life’s work, as well as the recent film focused on her life. [KQED]
Read MoreThe revolutionary Kinect-enabled device transforms the player’s room into a Star Trek-like ‘holodeck’ – projecting the images that would normally be confined to the game screen onto the walls of the surrounding environment. Microsoft Research is known for its cutting edge projects, developing the Kinect and the Surface tablet. While the implementation of Illumiroom technology for the consumer market is […]
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