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Atlanta's tree canopy at risk Atlanta, Ga. (2010-03-04) Most major cities have nicknames but few refer to flora and fauna. Atlanta, sometimes known as the City in the Forest, is a notable exception. But the city's lush tree cover is increasingly under assault from man and nature.
Ga Tech Researchers Use Magnets to Treat Cancer Atlanta, GA (2010-02-08) Scientists at Georgia Tech are testing a new way to treat cancer. Instead of chemotherapy or radiation, the procedure involves magnets. WABE's Jim Burress reports.
Long-term Plan Delayed on Red Snapper Recovery Atlanta, GA (2009-12-16) Red snapper is popular with commercial and amateur anglers off the eastern coast. But environmentalists say it's overfished and its numbers are only a fraction of what they were several decades ago. A solution to the problem could still be months away. WABE's Jim Burress explains.
Ga Tech BIONIC Center Gets $10.5-Million Atlanta, GA (2009-12-07) The BIONIC Center at Georgia Tech has been named a U.S. Air Force Center of Excellence. With the title comes $10.5 million to explore three different research areas. WABE's Jim Burress explains.
Morehouse School of Medicine Tackling Diabetes Atlanta, GA (2009-11-12) November is Diabetes awareness month. Globally the disease is considered an epidemic and is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Two areas of focus for the Morehouse School of Medicine are in research and education. WABE's Rose Scott reports:
Local Researcher Finds Cities' Land Use Responsible for Global Warming Atlanta, GA (2009-11-12) Much attention has been paid to greenhouse gases' roll in climate change. But as WABE's Jim Burress reports, a Georgia Tech researcher says there's another cause, too: cities.
Zoo Atlanta's Ozzie Helps With Groundbreaking Invention Atlanta, GA (2009-11-12) Zoo Atlanta's Ozzie the gorilla is part of a groundbreaking invention that could help save the lives of his fellow apes. WABE's Rose Scott has this report on the Gorilla Tough Cuff:
Nobel Prize Winner Harry Kroto Critiques Science Education Atlanta, GA (2009-11-09) In 1996, Harry Kroto won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work in discovering "Carbon 60." The geodesic molecule looks similar to the architecture made famous by Buckminster Fuller. So in homage, Kroto named the molecule after him calling it "Buckminsterfullerene." Recently, Kroto visited Georgia Tech where he shared that light-hearted approach with science students. When he spoke with WABE's Jim Burress, Kroto critiqued today's approach to science education:
Ga Tech Researchers Make Headway in Treating Spinal Cord Injuries Atlanta, GA (2009-11-02) Scar tissue serves an important function by limiting the size of a wound. But in spinal cord injuries, scar tissue gets in the way of nerve fibers trying to regenerate. Now, a discovery at Georgia Tech offers promise to those recovering from spinal cord injuries. WABE's Jim Burress explains.
Elderly Interpret Certain Emotional Expressions of Robots Differently, Researchers Find Atlanta, GA (2009-10-21) Research focuses on needs of elderly in designing robots for the home
Can Your Breath Tell Doctors You Have Cancer? Atlanta, GA (2009-10-13) Could your breath be an indicator of the presence of cancer? Several Atlanta researchers think it might. WABE's Jim Burress has more.
Atlanta AIDS Researchers Share in Hope for Vaccine Atlanta, GA (2009-09-24) HIV researchers across the world--including Atlanta--are hopeful a recent study brings the world one step closer to an AIDS vaccine. WABE's Jim Burress reports.
Spelman Student Develops One of iPhone's Top Apps Atlanta, GA (2009-09-16) In a field dominated by men, A Spelman College student is making a name for herself. Junior Jonecia Keels has the honor of inventing one of the most popular programs for Apple's iPhone. WABE's Jim Burress brings us her story.
Gopher Tortoise Could Fall Under Federal Protection Atlanta, GA (2009-09-14) New efforts are underway to protect a turtle found throughout the Southeast, including here in Georgia. WABE's Jim Burress reports.
"Preliminary" CDC Report Says Gay/Bisexual Men 50-times More Likely to be HIV-Positive Atlanta, GA (2009-09-03) At a recent conference here in Atlanta, CDC researchers said gay men are 50-times more likely to contract HIV than other groups. WABE's Jim Burress reports.
Risky Teenagers' Brains More Like Developed Adults, Emory Study Finds Atlanta, GA (2009-08-26) In a study sure to raise eyebrows, Emory University researchers have found that the brains of teenagers who engage in so-called "risky behavior" are actually more adult-like than their more-cautious peers. WABE's Jim Burress has more.
Atlanta to Host First National HIV/AIDS Community Discussion Atlanta, GA (2009-08-24) The White House will launch its effort to build a national strategy to fight HIV and AIDS with a community discussion in Atlanta tomorrow. Three thousand people are expected at the forum, which is part of the 2009 National HIV Prevention Conference held downtown this week. WABE's Odette Yousef reports.
Pediatric H1N1 "Swine Flu" Vaccine Trials Begin Here Atlanta, GA (2009-08-18) Last week, researchers at Emory University began clinical trials of the H1N1 "Swine Flu" vaccine. This week, they begin pediatric trials here. WABE's Jim Burress reports.
Could Primates Hold Key to AIDS "Vaccine?" Atlanta, GA (2009-08-11) More than 25 years after the discovery of AIDS, there's still no vaccine. As WABE's Jim Burress reports, that's leading a researcher at Emory University's Yerkes Primate Reseach Center to call for an "out of the box" approach to finding a cure.
Emory Begins H1N1 Clinical Trials Atlanta (2009-08-10) Atlanta's Emory University is among eight centers across the U-S beginning clinical trials today on one of two H1-N1 "Swine Flu" vaccines. WABE's Jim Burress has more.