5-Nov-2009
Handling the horse genome
Researchers have successfully sequenced the horse genome, and they say it sheds light on how the creatures were domesticated long ago. They also say the newly sequenced genome shows many similarities to the genomes of other mammals, like cows. It even has some things in common with the human genome!

2-Nov-2009
High school students tackle real-world issues using math
Want to know if the stimulus act will work or whether ethanol is the right choice for US energy independence? Need advice on how to beat Wall Street? If so, you may want to consult a high school student!

Public Release: 5-Nov-2009
Astronomy & Astrophysics
German high-school students involved in an astronomical research project
Astronomy & Astrophysics publishes the results of an unusual research project, by a team involving German high-school students. They present an accurate, long-term ephemeris of the cataclysmic variable EK Ursae Majoris, obtained using a professional remotely-controlled telescope.

Public Release: 27-Oct-2009
No such thing as a break in a curveball?
Simple animation developed by USC and American University suggests break in curveball is a visual illusion.