Researchers report that a blood test can help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s faster and more accurately. Researchers report that a blood test can help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s faster and more accurately. AP Technology and Science
There will be back-to-back meteor showers in late July. The Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower peaks early Tuesday. And this year, it will coincide with a second smaller meteor shower, the Alpha Capricornids. The Delta Aquariids occur every year in North America’s late summer. At the peak, 15 to 20 meteors are expected to be…
A large study showed that for most patients, having both breasts removed after cancer was detected in one made no difference. A large study showed that for most patients, having both breasts removed after cancer was detected in one made no difference. Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, Research, JAMA Oncology (Journal), Narod, Steven A, Deaths (Fatalities) NYT > Science
A fire raging out of control in northern California has rapidly become among the biggest ever in the western US state, authorities said Saturday. A fire raging out of control in northern California has rapidly become among the biggest ever in the western US state, authorities said Saturday. Environment Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
The fish in Alfonso Barone’s net are hauled aboard off Sicily half- eaten, ravaged by bearded fireworms, a voracious predator flourishing in the increasingly warm Mediterranean sea. The fish in Alfonso Barone’s net are hauled aboard off Sicily half- eaten, ravaged by bearded fireworms, a voracious predator flourishing in the increasingly warm Mediterranean sea. Ecology Phys.org – latest…
Cocooned in white bags and nestled in the arms of volunteers, eight young rhim gazelles—an endangered species native to North Africa—have been transferred to an uninhabited Libyan island. Cocooned in white bags and nestled in the arms of volunteers, eight young rhim gazelles—an endangered species native to North Africa—have been transferred to an uninhabited Libyan island. Plants…
Almost 55 years after the launch of Apollo 11—the first mission to land humans on the moon—scientists have found evidence of a large cave system near the landing site of those astronauts. Almost 55 years after the launch of Apollo 11—the first mission to land humans on the moon—scientists have found evidence of a large cave…
Research by George Mason professor Martin Wiener recently demonstrated that the more memorable an image is, the longer and more accurately its viewers can perceive the passage of time. In a series of experimental studies, participants were more likely to say more memorable images stayed on screen longer, they made that response faster, and they…
New Zealand was once home to giant flightless birds called moa. They had grown accustomed to life without predators. So the arrival of humans in the mid-13th century presented a massive—and ultimately insurmountable—challenge to their existence. New Zealand was once home to giant flightless birds called moa. They had grown accustomed to life without predators. So…
Whether genes are able to compromise between their competing interests can have consequences for development. Whether genes are able to compromise between their competing interests can have consequences for development. Mind All Articles | Discover Magazine