Archive for August, 2008

The Happening: Garden-variety Horror

ScienCentral interviews the cast and crew of “The Happening,” as well as a plant toxicologist from New York University, about toxic plants, religion vs. science, and the challenges of making this enviro-horror film.

Read | 5 Comments | Published in: All · Environment

Science Gift Ideas

Need great gift ideas for the science nuts among your friends and family? ScienCentral is here to help!

Read | 6 Comments | Published in: All · Blog

Fossil Colors

Scientists are one step closer to knowing the true colors of some dinosaurs. This ScienCentral News video describes how Yale researchers found a clue to colors in bird feather fossils.


Ask an Astronaut: Buzz Aldrin - Pt. 1

In this Web exclusive, ScienCental caught up with Buzz Aldrin at the premiere of his new animated 3D movie “Fly Me to the Moon,” and then took to the streets to gather questions for the iconic astronaut.

Read | 16 Comments | Published in: All · Physics & Space

Science Literacy Olympics

In celebration of the Olympic games in Beijing, China, we’re posting a video by Brad Kloza, who represented ScienCentral News at a conference on public scientific literacy in Shanghai. And don’t miss the “Science Literacy Olympics” beneath the video!

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Welcome to the New ScienCentral!

We’ve redesigned the site to have a ton of new features while bringing you the same great science content!

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Pill Camera

Scientists have developed a controllable camera that you swallow like a pill. As this ScienCentral report explains, the key feature is a tether that allows doctors to steer it.

Read | 7 Comments | Published in: All · Technology

Healthy Curry Recipe

In this ScienCentral web exclusive Chef Suvir Saran, of New York City’s Devi restaurant, demonstrates how to use turmeric in a delicious recipe and defines what curry really is.

Read | 3 Comments | Published in: All · Health · Uncategorized

Brain Injury & Food

Could increased stomach feeding of patients with brain injuries increase their chances of survival? “Yes,” says one study just out, and neurosurgeons are responding to the results by literally rewriting the book on brain trauma.

Read | No Comments | Published in: All · Brain & Psychology · Health

Under the Sea 3D

ScienCentral sat down with filmmakers Howard and Michele Hall to talk about their upcoming IMAX film, “Under the Sea 3D”. The video also features pre-released footage from the film and behind-the-scenes footage of its production, which is still in progress.

Read | 1 Comment | Published in: All · Environment

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