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Physicists Copy Some Properties of the Sun in a Ball

Plasma physicists copy the solar wind from the sun in a 3-meter diameter aluminum ball. In 1958, solar physicist Eugene Parker predicted the existence of the solar wind, which is a constant stream of charged particles ejected by the sun from its corona.

Scientists Point which Part of the Brain is Responsible for Parental Behaviors in Frogs

Evolution appears to have varying effects on the neural wiring for parenthood in animals. Stanford University neuroethologist Eva Fischer points out that although nearly all creatures-be it humans or animals-tend to their young, it is not yet clear how the brain produces whatever it is that's responsible for parental behaviors.

Why Zombie Ants Do That Thing They Do

Zombie ants drop their jaws, not because of mind control, but because of muscular manipulation. Carpenter ants are known to 'transform' into zombie ants when infected by a parasitic fungus of the genus Ophiocordyceps that are also called zombie ant fungi.

The Glow-in-the-Dark Shark

Researchers discover a tiny, luminescent shark in the Gulf of Mexico. Sharks are the subject of many stories, albeit most are horror stories. From Hollywood blockbusters to nightly news reports, sharks are most commonly portrayed as mindless eating machines swimming through the oceans searching for their next victim.

Engineer Discovers a Way to Convert Wasted Heat into Energy

Battery life could potentially be improved by 50 percent using this technology. At the University of Utah, a mechanical engineer named Mathieu Francoeur has found a slight technicality when it comes to a principle that allows wasted heat to be recycled into usable electricity.

Mars Astronauts May Soon Have Access to 3D Printed Skin and Bones

Mars explorers could turn to 3D printers to treat burns and broken bones. What could be more frightening than suffering a serious injury, such as a severe burn or broken bone while in outer space, hundreds of thousands of miles away from any hospital? For most astronauts, probably not very much, but it is a reality that they must plan for.

PhD Student at MIT Hopes to Revolutionize Insulin Administration

One in 11 people have diabetes, and so the potential reach of Volpatti’s research is massive. A student who is currently attaining her Ph. D. in chemical engineering, Lisa Volpatti is researching avenues for an automatic, self-administering insulin treatment that individuals with diabetes could take once each day.

Smartphone Usage Amongst Children Must Be Monitored, Says Expert

Some children as young as 13 years old are being treated for digital technology addiction. Countless hours spent communicating with friends on Snapchat and Instagram may be as dangerously addictive for teenagers and children as drugs and alcohol, and needs to be treated just the same, school administrators and teachers were warned at an education conference in London.

Tracking the Separation of Atoms with Lasers

All paths lead to the electron settling on either iodine or bromine and the two atoms flying apart. Ultraviolet light fragments the links between atoms within the DNA of skin cells, undoubtedly inflicting cancer on the human body.

Illinois to Expunge Criminal Records for Marijuana Related Offenses

The Illinois law lets resident adults buy and possess up to 30 grams of cannabis. Illinois is now the 11th state to legalize the selling and use of recreational marijuana for adults, a chief success for cannabis supporters who integrated "social justice" proposals into the measure.

Was Human Evolution Inevitable or a Chance Occurrence?

Human evolution is believed to be a one time chance occurence that would not ever happen again. What would happen if the hands of time were turned back to an arbitrary moment in our history of human evolution, and what if we restarted the clock? American scientist Stephen J.
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