Scientists have used powerful computational tools and laboratory tests to discover new support for a…
Month: April 2012
Five foul things that are also good for you
Usually, we think of mold, feces, nitric oxide, hydrogen sulfide and rat poison as rank,…
Leafy greens help prevent damage caused by a workout, study suggests
Researchers have found that antioxidant-rich leafy greens can alleviate the natural stress put on our…
Anatomic existence of the elusive G-spot confirmed, study claims
For centuries, women have been reporting engorgement of the upper, anterior part of the vagina…
Spectacular star cluster a wing-span away from Eagle Nebula
The star cluster NGC 6604 is shown in a new image. It is often overlooked…
Genetic markers for tracking species: Barcodes
Using barcodes, zoologists and botanists want to identify animal and plant species fast.
Evidence of a biological trigger for high blood pressure
Scientists have identified what could be a biological tipping point in the development of high…
Laser blackout quirk important to future electronics?
Two lamps are brighter than one. This simple truism does not necessarily apply to lasers,…
Environmental implications of artificially created organisms
New research seeks to inform a United Nations debate on whether to call a temporary…
Vast structure of satellite galaxies discovered: Do the Milky Way’s companions spell trouble for dark matter?
Astronomers have discovered a vast structure of satellite galaxies and clusters of stars surrounding our…