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Bacteria Provides Breakthroughs in Genome Modification Field

03.26.2015 12:04 PM

Two New Breakthroughs In the Field of Genome Modification Genetic engineering is not only a hot button issue in the media, but also a crucial tool in biological research.

Ganymede's Aurora Hints at Ocean Under Jupiter Moon's Surface

03.25.2015 13:01 PM

Aurora Hints at Ocean under Ganymede The universe is pretty lousy with water, it's actually one of the most common molecules in the universe. But most of it is in the form of either ice or vapor.

Healthy Eating Tips and Tricks: Try This Low Calorie Rice

03.25.2015 12:07 PM

Low-Calorie Rice to Fight Obesity It seems somewhat counterintuitive but obesity is actually a growing problem in some developing countries. We might associate that term with issues like extreme poverty and malnutrition.

Stem Cell Research and Findings: New Insights into Adult Blood Stem Cells

03.24.2015 19:39 PM

New Insights into Adult Blood Stem Cells If you follow medical news at all, you probably hear a lot about stem cells. Usually it's embryonic or induced pluripotent stem cells that get most of the attention.

Jagermeister-Sponsored Liquid Nitrogen Pool Party Has Predictably Bad Ending

03.24.2015 19:37 PM

Pool Party Becomes Very Bad Chemistry Demo Some people might wonder why good science education is important for everyone, even if you don't intend to become a scientist.

Will the Next Gold Rush Be in the Sewers?

03.24.2015 19:34 PM

Gold Rush in the Sewers? You may have seen headlines about extracting gold from your poop. That's not technically true but the reality is still pretty amazing.

Genetically Modified Food: GM Apples That Don't Brown and Potatoes That Don't Bruise

03.24.2015 12:06 PM

GM Apples and Potatoes Recently Approved Genetically modified organisms are an extremely controversial issue, despite the majority of scientific bodies stating they are generally safe to consume.

Cancer Treatment and Cures: Sting of Nettles Could Help Treat Cancer

03.24.2015 10:33 AM

The Sting In Nettles Could Help Treat Cancer Cancer is an extremely complex set of diseases, and while the medical community has certainly made great strides in developing treatment, there is still a long way to go.

Teens Using Burt's Bees Lip Balm to Stay Alert

03.24.2015 10:10 AM

Beezin': The Latest Stupid Trend In what is being dubbed a viral trend by sources like ABC News, some teens are attempting to use a specific lip balm in order to get high.