Thomas Carannante : Science World Report

Mar 13, 2014 03:48 PM EDT

New Target for Ovarian Cancer Treatment

Ovarian cancer is the most deadly reproductive cancer, its mortality rate remaining steady since the 1990s. Now, Brown University researchers believe they may have found a way to more effectively treat the deadly carcinoma.

Mar 13, 2014 02:58 PM EDT

Facebook and Other Social Media Websites Impact User Emotions

The unprecedented rise of social media in recent years has had a huge impact on society. Now, studies have revealed some negative aspects of the websites, such as behavioral and emotional effects on social media users.

Mar 13, 2014 01:20 PM EDT

Paleontologists Discover New Pygmy T-Rex Species That Roamed the Arctic

A newly discovered dinosaur species, Nanuqsaurus hoglundi, is a close relative of the Tyrannosaurus Rex. The root of its name, Nanuq, means polar bear, implying that it primarily roamed the arctic regions.

Mar 13, 2014 12:22 PM EDT

New Vaginal Gel Could Prevent HIV in Women

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently conducted tests using a new antimicrobial gel that proved successful in defending against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Mar 13, 2014 11:03 AM EDT

New HPV Test Replacing Pap Smear to Detect Cervical Cancer in Women

A Food and Drug Administration committee unanimously approved the cobas viral DNA test to replace the pap smear for human papilloma virus (HPV) screening in women.

Mar 13, 2014 10:58 AM EDT

Bacteria Imbalance in Digestive Tract Could Induce Crohn's Disease Symptoms

Your digestive tract contains an extraordinary amount of bacterial cells. Some are good for you and some are bad, but both kinds are essential for a healthy digestive system. An imbalance of these bacteria could lead to Crohn’s disease.

Mar 12, 2014 07:31 PM EDT

ESO Very Large Telescope Captures Largest Yellow Star Ever Spotted

Scientists in Chile operating the ESO’s Very Large Telescope Interferometer spotted the yellow star, HR5171 A, which is one of the top ten largest stars ever discovered. The star is 1,300 times the diameter of the sun, shining 12,000 light-years away.

Mar 12, 2014 03:27 PM EDT

Turing's Morphogenesis Theory Finally Confirmed 60 Years After His Death

Scientists have finally validated Turing's theory of morphogenesis 60 years after his death.

Mar 12, 2014 02:24 PM EDT

Could Brain Response to Chronic Pain Improve Treatment in the Future?

Chronic pain affects one-third of people in the United States. The most common treatments include medications, acupuncture, local electrical stimulation, and brain stimulation, but there is nothing to permanently rid the ongoing discomfort.

Mar 12, 2014 12:55 PM EDT

SpaceX Rocket to Blast to International Space Station with New Supplies

SpaceX recently signed a $1.6 billion contract with NASA to provide resupply missions for the International Space Station in the next few years. Their next launch will be on March 16th, when the Falcon 9 will carry 8,000 pounds of cargo into space.

Mar 12, 2014 11:55 AM EDT

Prescriptions for ADHD Drugs Doubled for Adults in Last Four Years

Although attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is commonly a childhood disorder, it can continue into adolescence and adulthood, affecting one’s ability to stay focused, pay attention, and control behavior as well as hyperactivity.

Mar 12, 2014 10:55 AM EDT

Asian Carp Eggs Discovered Near Wisconsin: Invasive Species Spreads Further North

The Asian Carp population has been closely monitored by scientists and environmentalists over the past few months because of their growing presence in the Mississippi River as well as the threat they pose to the nearby ecosystems.