Sci/Tech
Prof. in Discover magazine’s 50 best brains
Luis von Ahn, an assistant professor of computer science, has recently been named in Discover magazine's "50 Best Brains in Science."
How Things Work: LifeStraw
The "LifeStraw" is a novel water purifier that has benefitted many in countries where contaminated drinking water is a major problem.
Pittsburgh doctor wins Service to America Medal
A reception was held in Rangos on Friday in honor of Dr. Rajiv Jain who won the 2008 Service to America Medal for Citizen Services.
Health Talk: Foreign Accent Syndrome
Learn about a seemingly bizarre syndrome in which patients start speaking in foreign accents after brain damage.
Health Line
Researchers have discovered a new mutation, commonly found in India, that increases the risk for heart disease.
Sci/Tech briefs
A new worm, called Conficker, has infected nearly 9 million computers worldwide.