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May 12, 2016

Scientists find a potential way to erase memories

There are plenty of people who might benefit from intentionally forgetting certain memories—those who've been in combat, or suffered some form of abuse, for instance, and consequently struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder.

May 3, 2016

Educators, advocates see increased importance in US STEM education

When it comes to education reform in the United States, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) is the term that is usually at the tip of the tongue of every policy maker, teacher, or school advocate. For its detractors, STEM is a buzzword for more standardized tests or a de-emphasis on humanities education. For its proponents, STEM signifies an increased dedication to making American schools globally competitive — preparing students for a job market that is becoming increasingly more reliant on science and technology skills.

May 2, 2016

Art and technology battle autism through MSSNG project

 On May 6, the typical stylish New York City gallery crowd mingled and gawked at art lining the walls of the Betaworks studio gallery in the city’s Meatpacking District for The MSSNG Lab, an invitation and one-night-only art installation and auction. What separated this from similar art events in the city? Well, for one thing, biochemist and fine art photographer Linden Gledhill was stationed center stage on a platform staring down a microscope as a screen projection on the wall showed in real-time the microscopic images he was analyzing.

May 2, 2016

Scientists create new synthetic ‘chameleon skin’ that changes color on demand

Taking a cue from a certain color-shifting lizard, researchers at the University of California at Berkeley have created a new super-thin material that can change color on demand. 

May 2, 2016

Be my biological Valentine: Do microbes define physical attraction?

Roses are red, violets are blue, and your microbiome makes me love you. Does it really? Well, according to one researcher, it does.

May 2, 2016

Ever wake up and think you see a ghost? Here's what's happening

It was an ordinary night, but Salma, a 20-year-old student at The American University in Cairo, had a particularly frightening experience.

April 28, 2016

Real Heavy Metal: Fans want Motörhead singer on Periodic Table

Motörhead fans still mourning the death of the band's singer, songwriter and bassist, Ian 'Lemmy' Kilmister, in December are seeking commemoration for the rock icon in an unusual location — the periodic table

April 7, 2016

Isaac Newton and the 'philosopher's stone': Manuscript reveals alchemy recipe

A 17th-century manuscript written by Sir Isaac Newton that was held in a private collection for decades is being placed online, offering a fascinating glimpse into the work of the celebrated physicist.

April 5, 2016

7 Ohio students go to hospital after chemical spill in class

A chemical spill inside an Ohio high school classroom has sent seven students and two staff members to a hospital.

March 24, 2016

Sandia Labs SpinDX tech to warn of ricin attacks

Sandia National Laboratories has been quietly working to extend detection tech to the everyday arena in our nation’s defense against bioterrorism.