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neuron living cell holographic microscope
Feb 11, 2013 05:16 PM EST

Holographic Nanoscale Microscopy Allows Watching Living Cells in 3D

Real time observation, of living cells, in 3D, and at the nanoscale - this are the incredible and groundbreaking features of a new holographic microscopy prototype developed by two young scientists at the Swiss Technology University EPFL.

Eyes
Feb 11, 2013 04:48 PM EST

Scientists Discover 24 Genes that Trigger Onset of Myopia

Scientists have discovered some new information that will help those suffering from the eye disorder myopia.

Landsat 8 launch atlas V
Feb 11, 2013 03:59 PM EST

Launch of Landsat 8 Successful (Picture)

The Atlas-V rocket with the Landsat 8 spacecraft onboard is pictured as it launches on Monday, Feb. 11, 2013 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The spacecraft separated from the rocket 79 minutes after launch and the first signal was received 3 minutes later at a ground station in Svalbard, Norway...

Mars
Feb 11, 2013 03:28 PM EST

Poll Finds 71 Percent of U.S. See Humans on Mars by 2033

A new survey found that people believe that a human will walk across Mars by 2033.

Energy Drinks
Feb 11, 2013 03:27 PM EST

Mountain Dew Breakfast: 'Kickstart' Your Morning with Fruit Juice Energy Drink

Want a new way to "Kickstart" your morning? Mountain Dew might be able to help get you going.

Lower Testosterone Good Thing for Romantic Relationships
Feb 11, 2013 02:46 PM EST

Valentine's Day: How You Treat Others Depends on If You're Single or Not

How you treat others may depend on whether or not you're single, according to new research.

plastic scaffold bone implant
Feb 11, 2013 02:25 PM EST

Accelerated Broken Bone Healing With New Implant

Researchers made a degradable plastic implant that accelerates the healing of bones by guiding blood with the bodies stem cells to the broken places where they do their healing work. The honeycomb scaffold structure allows an optimal blood flow which enables the stem cells from the patient's bone ma...

Bird Eye
Feb 11, 2013 02:24 PM EST

Birds Evolved Ultraviolet Vision Multiple Times: Not Just Black and White

How often have birds evolved ultraviolet vision? It's not just one. Using a phylogenetic analysis, researchers have found out just how many times.

Baby
Feb 11, 2013 01:36 PM EST

Baby's Gut Bacteria Determined by Breastfeeding and C-Section

A baby's gut microbiota may be influenced greatly by their moms, according to new research.

Particles
Feb 11, 2013 12:47 PM EST

Artificial Atoms Show Magnetic Resonance on Individual Cells

Researchers from the Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO) in collaboration with the CSIC and Macquarie University in Australia have recently developed a new technique similar to an MRI that allows for much higher resolution to scan individual cells.

Brain
Feb 11, 2013 12:28 PM EST

Paralyzed Man Controls Robotic Arm by Thought Alone

A man paralyzed for seven years was able to move a robotic arm by using only his brain.

Patients
Feb 11, 2013 11:42 AM EST

New SARS-like Virus Strikes 10th Victim Globally

A British patient was found to have a new, SARS-like virus, bringing the number of cases globally up to 10.

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