An analysis of emergency room visits over a 10-year period finds that while inappropriate antibiotic…
Month: January 2014
Study: Heavy viewers of ‘Teen Mom’, ’16 and Pregnant’ have unrealistic views of teen pregnancy
The creator of MTV’s “16 and Pregnant” and “Teen Mom” said the shows have been…
Astronomers discover new planet in Pisces constellation
Astronomers have discovered a new giant planet located in a star system within the Pisces…
New pathway for neuron repair discovered
A brand-new pathway for neuron repair has been discovered that could have implications for faster…
Improved regulations to protect human research subjects would better protecting study participants
Proposed updates to federal regulations that protect human research subjects need additional clarification when applied…
Genetic testing to produce more offspring
A small anomaly with massive consequences: Researchers have discovered a genetic defect that makes breeding…
Rewiring stem cells: New technique may revolutionize understanding of how genes function
A new technique for determining what causes stem cells to convert into other cell types…
Fusion instabilities lessened by unexpected effect
Introduction of relatively weak magnetic fields into Sandia’s Z machine unexpectedly lessened plasma instabilities that…
Surprising new class of ‘hypervelocity stars’ discovered escaping the galaxy
Astronomers have discovered a surprising new class of “hypervelocity stars” – solitary stars moving fast…
Hubble views stellar genesis in the Southern Pinwheel
The vibrant magentas and blues in this Hubble image of the barred spiral galaxy M83…