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The levels of radiation astronauts experience over the course of an extended mission in deep space could lead to dementia and Alzheimer’s.

Does Deep Space Travel Cause Alzheimer’s?

A new study indicates that the levels of radiation astronauts would experience over the course of a deep space mission could lead to dementia

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Remember These Titans of Science Who Died in 2012

From the inventor of the barcode to the discoverer of how cancer spreads, we take a look at the brilliant minds who shaped our culture and modern way of life

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Why Do We Blink So Frequently?

New research indicates that the brain enters a momentary state of wakeful rest when we blink, perhaps allowing us to focus better afterward

A new study indicates that marijuana isn’t a painkiller, but a pain distracter: Under the influence of THC, the same levels of pain are simply less bothersome.

Marijuana Isn’t a Pain Killer—It’s a Pain Distracter

A new study finds that under the influence of marijuana, the same levels of pain are simply less bothersome

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Quirky Holiday Gift Ideas for Science Nerds

A roundup of unique (if impractical) science gifts, from glass anatomical models to retro adding machines

Principles from the weather models that predicted Sandy a week ahead of time might be used to warn about the flu before it arrives.

How Weather Models and Google Could Help Forecast Flu Season

Principles from the weather models that predicted Sandy a week ahead of time might be used to warn about the flu before it arrives

The system uses a grid of surgically implanted electrodes to enable a blind person to “see” the letters.

New Device Digitally Projects Braille Directly onto Blind Patient’s Retina

The system uses surgically implanted electrodes so that a blind person can "see" the letters

Scientists say the hormone ghrelin can drive us to eat high-calorie foods like desserts, even on a full stomach.

Why You’ll Still Have Room for Pie After Turkey and Stuffing

Scientists say the hormone ghrelin can drive us to eat high-calorie foods like desserts, even on a full stomach

Research shows that the FDA’s proposed graphic warning labels would be more effective than the current text-only ones.

Images on Cigarette Packs Are Scarier to Smokers Than Text Warnings

A new study shows that nothing scares a smoker away from taking another puff more than a picture of how a body will look like after a lifetime of doing so

In a new study, the larger fonts and backlights available on iPads and other readers helped improve reading speeds.

In Study, iPads and Readers Help Those With Vision Loss Read Faster

Researchers say that the larger fonts and backlights available on tablets help improve reading speeds

A new study shows that the equivalent of a few cups of coffee can help us process words more quickly and accurately.

In Experiments, Caffeine Accelerates the Brain’s Verbal Processing

A new study shows that the equivalent of a few cups of coffee can help us process words more quickly and accurately

Eating a fatty sandwich for breakfast could impact your cardiovascular health by the afternoon.

Even in Healthy Adults, High-Fat Fast Foods Affect Arteries Almost Immediately

In a new study, people who ate a pair of fatty sausage and egg sandwiches for breakfast showed reduced blood vessel health by the afternoon

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Scientists Use Cadaver Hands to Study the Dangers of Pumpkin Carving

A rigorous experiment compared pumpkin-carving tools to determine the safest way to carve a pumpkin

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What Is the Most Annoying Sound in the World?

A new study examines the neurological basis for unpleasant noises—and finds exactly which sounds are the most irritating

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The Marshmallow Test Gets More Complicated

A new study finds that in a study of self control, the perception of trustworthiness matters

New research indicates that the influenza virus can jump from humans to pet animals, raising the possibility of dangerous mutations.

Can You Give the Flu To Your Dog or Cat?

New research indicates that the influenza virus can jump from humans to pet animals, raising the possibility of dangerous mutations

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The Latest Cure for Acne: A Virus

Researchers are looking into a naturally-occuring virus which preys upon the skin bacteria that trigger outbreaks of acne

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What Makes Chocolate So Irresistible? A New Study Hints at an Answer

Scientists reveal that surges of a chemical in an unexpected area of the brain might make us crave sweets

A new study finds a correlation between levels of BPA, a chemical used to line the inside of aluminum cans, and obesity in children and teens.

Is the Can Worse Than the Soda? Study Finds Correlation Between BPA and Obesity

BPA, a chemical used in aluminum soda cans and other food packaging, was found to be associated with childhood obesity in a new study

Scientists are learning that bacteria play a crucial role in our digestion of food, including our intake of fats.

Biologists Pinpoint Bacteria That Increase Digestive Intake of Fat

A new study in zebrafish found that certain types of gut bacteria lead to a greater absorption of fat during digestion

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