Good Gut Bacteria May Keep Bad At Bay
Most E. coli bacteria are harmless. It’s the rare, pathogenic strains that can cause bloody diarrhea, kidney disease, or death. But many of us may already be carrying the antidote--a healthy colony of gut bacteria. Because a study finds that when .....»»
Search for Survivors Races On as 91 Feared Dead in Tornado-Hit Oklahoma
Pre-dawn emergency workers searched feverishly for survivors in the rubble of homes, primary schools and an hospital in an Oklahoma City suburb ravaged by a massive Monday afternoon tornado feared to have killed up to 91 people and injured well over 200 r.....»»
Without Glia, the Brain Would Starve
The brain is voracious: compared with other organs, it consumes 10 times more oxygen and nutrients, receiving them by way of dense networks of blood vessels. Scientists know how these networks initially grow, but a surprising new study suggests that they .....»»
No-Kill, High-Resolution 3-D Movies of Cells Now Possible [Video + Infographic]
Lillian Fritz-Laylin is observing a strain of leukemia cell that zips along at about 10 to 20 microns per minute. She’s looking for the motive secret of how these speed demons of the cellular world get around, and she’s doing it by making a hi.....»»
Why Google Glass is Creepy
Every new technology causes initial public discomfort. It took society a long time to accept cell phones as commonplace. Before that, television. And before that, tractors. [More].....»»
You Are Less Beautiful Than You Think
In April 15, 2013 Dove launched a 3-minute video entitled “Dove Real Beauty Sketches.” The video achieved instant popularity and has been watched millions of times -- a successful viral campaign which has been widely talked about . In the v.....»»
Why Penguins Cannot Fly
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Large 200 MPH Tornado Hits Suburb of Oklahoma City
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Angelina Jolie and the One Percent
After learning that she had inherited a mutation on one of the so-called breast cancer genes, actress Angelina Jolie decided to have a double mastectomy to reduce her risk of developing breast cancer. She also plans to have her ovaries removed to reduce h.....»»
Mystery of Moon"s Magnetic Field Deepens
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Audubon"s Birds Live On Long After His Death
An exhibit at the New-York Historical Society showcases John James Audubon's original watercolors for his Birds of America.The naturalist's work remains a significant contribution to art and science......»»
Audubon"s Birds Live On Long After His Death
An exhibit at the New-York Historical Society showcases John James Audubon's original watercolors for his Birds of America.The naturalist's work remains a significant contribution to art and science......»»
"Apps for Asia" Offers Solutions to Poverty-Related Problems
Tech innovators and app designers attending the recent "Apps For Asia - Redesigning Development" program in India, say technology holds the answer to many of Asia's poverty-related problems......»»
Hovering "Home Drone" Puts Burglars on Display
Japanese security firm Secom has a warning for would-be robbers - keep your eye on the sky because a soon-to-be-launched security drone will track you down......»»
The s**t hits the fan - FDA, INDs, and fecal microbiota transplants
[caption id="attachment_4663" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Bristol Stool Chart"] [/caption]This weekend, the proverbial s**t hit the fan over the Food & Drug Administration's (FDA) decision to require an Investigational New Drug (IND) applica.....»»
At Margins of Shale Oil Boom, A Tempered Euphoria
By Kristen Hays and Jonathan LeffHOUSTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - For the past three years, the boom in the U.S. [More].....»»
Fight Is On for North Dakota"s Fracking-Water Market
By Ernest ScheyderWATFORD CITY, North Dakota (Reuters) - In towns across North Dakota, the wellhead of the North American energy boom, the locals have taken to quoting the adage: "Whiskey is for drinking, and water is for fighting."It's not that they lack.....»»
Pesticide Makers Seek Answers as Bee Losses Sting Agriculture
By Carey Gillam(Reuters) - Monsanto Co is hosting a "Bee Summit." Bayer AG is breaking ground on a "Bee Care Center." And Sygenta AG is funding grants for research into the accelerating demise of honeybees in the United States, where the insects pollinate.....»»
See Mercury, Venus and Jupiter in Tightest Night Sky Cluster until 2026
[caption id="attachment_12513" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Credit: StarDate"] [/caption]Cicadas aren't the only scientific rarity expected this month. At the end of May three planets will be visible to the naked eye in one small area of the s.....»»