Stress test; the tragedy in Turkey may aid earthquake forecasting,

Article Abstract:

Turkey's tragic earthquake, which took place in August 1999, killed thousands of people but may have marked a step toward earthquake prediction. The theory of stress-transfer analysis is discussed.

Turkey, Earthquakes, Natural disasters, Faults (Geology)

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Riding the rumble

Article Abstract:

Scientists at the Powell Structural Research Laboratory at the University of California, San Diego simulated a 6.7-magnatude earthquake to test the soundnesss of an experimental $400,000 house.

Earthquake engineering, United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency, University of California (San Diego)

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Brain invaders

Article Abstract:

Patients suffering degenerated or destroyed auditory nerve endings, which cannot be cured by cochlear implants, may be helped by direct implantation of microelectrodes into the brain stem.

Innovations, Cochlea, Cochlear implants

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