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Vitamin P
Apr 02, 2013 02:52 PM EDT

Vitamin P Could Treat Damaged Motor Neurons

Most of us aren't too familiar with Vitamin P, but reports indicate that the molecule 7, 8-Dihydroxyflavone (otherwise known as such) could ensure the survival of motor neurons in culture.

DARPA Robotic Arm
Apr 02, 2013 02:43 PM EDT

Watch DARPA Robotic Hand Change a Tire Very, Very Slowly (Video)

Watch DARPA's newly created robotic hand change a tire--very, very slowly.

Vaccine
Apr 02, 2013 02:05 PM EDT

Cancer Vaccine Uses Nanoparticles to Improve Human Immune Response Against Cancer Cells

A cancer vaccine using liposome cationic nanoparticles was developed by Iranian researchers at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, which works by activating the immunity system against one of the important cancer markers known as HER2/neu. It would have applications in pharmaceutical industries ...

macaroni
Apr 02, 2013 01:47 PM EDT

Chemical Additives in Mac & Cheese? Food Bloggers Protest Use of Yellow#5 and #6 in Kraft Product (Video)

A protest started by two food bloggers has figuratively 'cut the cheese' for food giant Kraft's macaroni product. They women have firmly requested that two chemical food colorings in mac'n'cheese be removed.

Maya Blue Painting
Apr 02, 2013 01:25 PM EDT

New Clues to Mysterious, Ancient Maya Blue Recipe Revealed (Video)

Researchers have found new clues about the mysterious Maya blue recipe, the intensely blue paint that was once used in Mesoamerica for centuries.

Weight Treadmill
Apr 02, 2013 12:43 PM EDT

People Drop Pounds Faster for Cash, Group-Based Incentives Produce Quicker Results

For those of us who renewed our weight watchers subscription as part of our New Year's resolution, a new study shows that it's these kind of calorie-cutting incentives that help keep everyone in the weight loss game. Throw some money in there, and people are likely to start shedding pounds even fast...

Spiral Galaxy
Apr 02, 2013 12:31 PM EDT

How Some Breathtaking Disk Galaxies Get Their Spiraling Arms (Video)

Researchers have discovered exactly how breathtaking disk galaxies get their spiraling arms.

Fish Oil Supplements Do Not Prevent Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation
Apr 02, 2013 11:57 AM EDT

Eat Fish, Live Longer: Omega-3 Fatty Acids Increase Lifespan by 2 years

A diet high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are primarily found in seafood, may help those 65 and older live an average of at least two years longer than those who do not regularly add them to their diet.

Curiosity Rover
Apr 02, 2013 11:41 AM EDT

Mars Rover Curiosity Discovers Evidence of More Perchlorate Salts: Life on the Red Planet?

Is there life on Mars? Probably not. But the Mars rover Curiosity may have just gathered evidence that shows something else about the Red Planet.

Blood
Apr 02, 2013 11:23 AM EDT

Gay Rights Group Hopes to Change Rules for Giving Blood, FDA States Gay Men Can't Donate (Video)

A gay rights activist groups is pushing to change the rules for donating blood.

UAV Aircraft
Apr 02, 2013 10:42 AM EDT

NASA Flies Dragon Eye Unmanned Aerial Vehicle into Volcanic Plume

NASA has now flown the Dragon Eye unmanned aerial vehicle into a volcano plume in order to study the volcano's chemical environment.

Bird Flu
Apr 02, 2013 10:40 AM EDT

Four Critically Ill with H7N9 Virus, New Bird Flu Cases in China

Three women aged 45, 48 and 32 and an 83-year-old retired man were critically ill with the H7N9 virus, a diagnosis confirmed by the Provincial Disease Prevention Center.

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