Book Reviews
-- Comment() Men's genes are from Venus and women's are from Mars: "New research from the University of California at Los Angeles shows that many genes behave differently in females than in males, possibly explaining gender differences in disease rates and drug reactions."
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-- Comment() A Tissue Engineer Sows Cells and Grows Organs: "[Researchers] are working on tissue replacement projects for practically every body part blood vessels and nerves, muscles, cartilage and bones, esophagus and trachea, pancreas, kidneys, liver, heart and even uterus. [...] Organs could be tailor-made for people."
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-- Comment() This Is a Computer on Your Brain: "Scientists are developing a brain-computer interface for Darpa that could help security officers sift through surveillance video or images 10 times faster than an unaided human." [Wired News: Top Stories]
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-- Comment() Scientists seek to restore sight: "Technology found in digital cameras could be used to give blind people sight, a university team says." [BBC News | Technology | UK Edition]
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-- Comment() Launch for inflatable spacecraft: "An Inflatable spacecraft that could kick-start the space tourism industry is launched from Siberia." [BBC News | Technology | UK Edition]
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-- Comment() The bicycle that thinks it's a push chair: "Will Sir Clive Sinclair's latest invention - the fold-up bicycle - prove to be a hit?" [Guardian Unlimited]
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-- Comment() The posting about book reviews got a response from Megan: "With reference to your 'Writing book reviews' post, I've recently created a book review blog (http://www.bookreview-blog.com/) with three friends. I must say we are thoroughly enjoying it and the feedback we are getting from our visitors is very inspiring." Had a look at Book Review Blog. Book reviews can be both personal and yet have a wider interest, so I wish luck (and nice feedback) for keeping the blog.
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