The discovery of a new shape of brain cell has neuroscientists scratching their heads over what the function of these neurons might be. Though neurons come in different shapes and sizes, the basic blueprint consists of a cell body, from which protrudes spindly appendages called dendrites and axons. Dendrites are branchlike structures that receive signals…
It sounds like the plot of a James Bond movie: There’s a plan afoot to make the moon brighter in the night sky, potentially saving the world billions of dollars in power costs running street lamps. How would such an ambitious idea even be possible? By strategically placing highly reflective material on the lunar surface.…
Could a vertical railway station on a skyscraper be a way of the future? Stations in cities like London and New York are traditionally vast, cathedral like structures. However, a new proposal calls for trains to climb up the side of skyscrapers to form the first vertical stations. This would free up space in city…
Because of a higher center of gravity, SUVs are more prone to rollover accidents than typical sedans. By far the deadliest risk facing SUV, minivan, and truck occupants is a rollover accident. According to NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), more than 280,000 rollover accidents are reported each year, claiming more than 10,000 lives annually.…
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