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Addiction now defined as chronic disease of brain
The American Society of Addiction Medicine no longer defines addiction as a behavioral problem, but instead as a problem with brain circuitry.
August 21, 2011
Is the fate of fungi being overlooked?
In global plans to protect plants and animals, fungi are being overlooked. An Egyptian educator and an Egyptian mycologist explain the dilemma.
August 21, 2011
Antarctica has its first complete ice flow map
The animation illustrates ice flowing thousands of miles from the heart of the continent seaward on Antarctica to its coastlines. The map shows more detail.
August 21, 2011
Colliding galaxies or cosmic exclamation point?
NASA released this composite image this week. It's two galaxies in the early stages of colliding. Learn more about the colliding galaxies here.
August 19, 2011
Webb Telescope instrument passes test to withstand space rigors
The first of four instruments for NASA's Webb Telescope has completed cryogenic testing designed to mimic the harsh conditions of outer space.
August 19, 2011
Billion-dollar disasters in US in 2011 so far
Disasters such as snowstorms, tornadoes, flooding and droughts in 2011 have affected millions and cost billions. Here's the list so far.
August 18, 2011
Holograms reveal brain’s inner workings
Scientists in Switzerland use holograms - digital holographic microscopy (DHM) - to capture 3D images of living neurons without damaging them.
August 18, 2011
Earth’s moon might be younger than we thought
Earth's moon was thought to be 4.57 billion years old, but a detailed analysis of lunar rock indicates it might be as much as 200 million years younger.
August 18, 2011
Your geography is linked to your health
Your geography is linked to your health: Geomedicine uses Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software to link public health data.
August 18, 2011
Carbon in space tentatively identified
Astronomers may have glimpsed graphene in space, providing a clue about how our carbon-based selves and other life on Earth developed.
August 18, 2011
