Physiology

Review: Playboy Jazz Festival's good vibrations

2013-06-17 00:00:00

There was a moment at the Hollywood Bowl on Saturday night when a question came to mind that felt a little like a Zen koan: If you hear a guitar solo but can't see a guitar, did the solo really happen? It's the sort of thought perhaps associated with...

Wheels of invention keep turning for cyclists

2013-06-15 00:00:00

People can't stop tinkering with the bike. This year, dreamers out to reinvent one of history's most basic mechanical contrivances give us groundbreaking innovations such as the hammock seat, the asymmetrical frame and one-handle brakes, plus the most...

New Airbus passenger jet takes to the skies on maiden flight

2013-06-14 12:54:00

European airplane-maker Airbus conducted the first flight of its new A350 XWB passenger jet Friday, just days ahead of the Paris Air Show, the world's premier aviation showcase. The A350 XWB took off from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport in southwestern...

E3 poll: Xbox One vs. PS4, plus 5 things to know in the console wars

2013-06-11 19:53:33

Review: "Artifex" at Koplin Del Rio Gallery

2013-06-13 16:30:00

“Artifex,” at Koplin Del Rio, is a group exhibition of Chicano artists that claims to transcend Chicano identity. It’s not clear exactly what this means, but the show draws some nice connections between artists who are far-flung except,...

Low blood sugar in some diabetics boosts dementia risk

2013-06-10 13:06:00

For older patients with Type 2 diabetes, an aggressive focus on keeping high blood sugar down increases the risk of driving blood sugar too low--and with that, boosting the likelihood of developing dementia, says a new study. As if that weren't bad...

Airbus planning first flight with high-tech passenger jet Friday

2013-06-11 12:08:00

European plane-maker Airbus announced the first flight of its new A350 XWB passenger jet is set for Friday, just days ahead of the Paris Air Show, the world's premier aviation showcase. Weather conditions permitting, the A350 XWB will take off from...

Edison will shut down the San Onofre nuclear plant for good

2013-06-07 07:11:00

Southern California Edison announced Friday it would shut down the troubled San Onofre nuclear power plant. The move comes 17 months after the San Onofre plant was closed because of problems in steam generator systems. The plant powered about 1.4...

Letter shows Edison anticipated problems with San Onofre generators

2013-05-28 22:52:00

A letter from a Southern California Edison executive shows the company became concerned about the potential for serious design flaws in replacement steam generators at the San Onofre nuclear plant as early as 2004. U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.),...

Why is San Onofre nuclear plant closing? How much will this cost?

2013-06-07 07:58:00

Southern California Edison's decision to close the San Onofre nuclear power plant comes after problems with the steam generators. Q: What was the problem at San Onofre? High vibration and other issues degraded about 8.7% of the tubes in the...

The history of Charles Dickens (sort of) via the Smiths (sort of)

2013-06-03 14:24:00

"As everybody knows," sings Charles Dickens, "I started writing prose." Under the 19th-century facial hair is English actor and musician Mathew Baynton. He presents the life and works of Charles Dickens in a three-minute pop song that sounds like it...

'New Girl' writer David Iserson on his funny YA novel 'Firecracker'

2013-05-30 12:58:00

David Iserson is used to writing for TV, with credits that include "United States of Tara," "Up All Night" and currently "New Girl"-- so he's become accustomed to all the ribbing that's built into the comedy environment. That's why the 35-year-old...

Heigl won a Primetime Emmy Award for her portrayal of Izzy Stevens. After he movie career advanced, Heigl left "Grey's Anatomy."

2013-06-03 08:04:06

The asymmetric seat stay on the Pinarello Dogma XC 9.9 29er is designed to spread out vibrations, creating a less jolting ride. Price: $3,500 for frame and fork.

2013-06-03 00:00:00

Anatomy and Physiology class taught by Professor Kavita Hegde, in front at left, is in the old Percy Julian Science Building.

2013-05-02 00:00:00