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OsteoFab Patient Specific Cranial Device OPSCD made by Additive Manufacturing
Mar 07, 2013 10:24 PM EST

3D-Printed Polymer Skull Implant Used For First Time in US

3D printed implants advantage is the possibility to use an individually scanned model of a patient's skull to "print out" a matching 3D object layer by layer. The precise manufacturing technique can even make tiny surface or edge details on the replacement part that encourage the growth of cells and...

Nutella
Mar 07, 2013 06:22 PM EST

100 Pounds of Nutella a Day: Columbia University Students Love it, but how Healthy is it?

College students love Nutella. It's simply a fact, and according to statistics from students at Columbia University, they just can't get enough of it. But how healthy is it?

Babies
Mar 07, 2013 05:01 PM EST

First Time Mothers may be at a Greater Risk for Symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

A new study shows a mother's necessity to buy name-brand baby shampoo and clothes for junior might not just be a phase.

Bee
Mar 07, 2013 04:51 PM EST

Bees Get a Buzz from Caffeine Filled Nectar, Makes Them Pollinate Better

Ever wondered how bees get all that energy to fly around from flower to flower, pollinating as they go along? A new study shows that some flowers -coffee and citrus flowers - contain caffeine which gives honeybees a memory boost and improves their pollination skills.

Heart
Mar 07, 2013 04:37 PM EST

Weight Loss for Heart-Failure Patients may be a Warning Sign

For most, weight loss of any kind is the result of intentional, restrictive dietary habits or an unexpected surprise. However, recent reports show that weight loss for heart failure patients may do more harm than good.

Researchers Train Computer to Predict Human Brain
Mar 07, 2013 04:35 PM EST

'Worry' Genes May Prevent Risky Investments For Some

People who have a certain combination of anxiety-generating genes often worry, and that anxiety can lead to less risky investment choices, a new study shows.

3D visualization of the buried Marte Vallis channels
Mar 07, 2013 04:10 PM EST

Flood Water on Mars Carved Out Channels Half Billion Years Ago

Researchers highlighted an ancient network of underground channels on Mars on a 3D map, discovered by using a radar instrument on NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, a spacecraft that beams back images and other information about Mars.

India
Mar 07, 2013 04:04 PM EST

Gender Benchmark Study Shows Equality Gap, India Makes Slow Progress with Careers for Women in Science and Technology

A new gender benchmarking study shows that India is making slow progress for women's advancement in the scientific and technological fields.

This false-color composite image shows the nearby galaxy Centaurus A
Mar 07, 2013 02:35 PM EST

Astronomers Measure Distance to Neighboring Galaxy with Greater Accuracy

The measurement of distance to our neighboring galaxy, the large Magellanic Cloud(LMC), was sharpened to an accuracy of 2%, astronomers claim.

Europa
Mar 07, 2013 02:02 PM EST

Jupiter's Moon Europa has Salty Ocean Bubbling to Surface, Scientists Say

Underground oceans on Jupiter's icy moon, Europa, is bubbling to the surface and it's also comprised of salty water like planet earth, making it the next perfect place to look for existence of life.

Comet Panstarrs
Mar 07, 2013 01:50 PM EST

Comet PAN-STARRS to Make Northern Hemisphere Debut Tonight

A great treat is coming its way for the sky-watchers. The comet Pan-STARRS will be crossing the Northern Hemisphere sky in the coming days. For comet-lovers, it doesn’t get better than that. And although it won’t be as bright as previously predicted, it will still be more brilliant than any come...

Polar Bear
Mar 07, 2013 09:55 AM EST

Polar Bears Dwindling Numbers Not Enough to Ban Trade of Bear Body Parts

A proposal to ban the international trade of polar bear body parts and fur was defeated on Thursday at an international conference on wildlife trade.

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