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University of Texas at Austin names McDonald Observatory science instrument for philanthropists George and Cynthia Mitchell
University of Texas at Austin is naming an astronomical instrument at McDonald Observatory after George P. Mitchell and his late wife Cynthia Mitchell.
April 24, 2012
Blazing objects in Saturn’s weirdest ring
Scientists have discovered strange blazing objects punching through parts of Saturn's outermost ring - the F ring - leaving glittering trails behind. Watch a video ...
April 24, 2012
Medical lightsabers: Laser scalpels get fast, accurate, and compact makeover
Whether surgeons slice with a traditional scalpel or lasers, most medical operations remove some healthy tissue. New medical lightsabers may be the answer.
April 23, 2012
Higher heavy metals concentrations in Gulf oysters since oil spill
Comparisons show post-Gulf oil spill oysters have higher heavy metals vanadium, chromium, cobalt, and lead concentrations in shells, gill, and muscle tissue.
April 23, 2012
Vitamin E in diet protects against many cancers
Next time you need to choose between vegetable oil and margarine in that favorite recipe, think about your health and reach for the oil to get vitamin E.
April 23, 2012
Jacqueline Barton: DNA like wire for signaling within a cell
Jacqueline Barton received a National Medal of Science after learning that cells use the double strands of the DNA helix like a wire for long-range signaling.
April 23, 2012
Achilles’ heel found for malaria
Scientists have identified a link between different malaria parasites that cause severe disease and could help develop vaccines or drugs for the disease.
April 20, 2012
Want to look good on Facebook? Have attractive friends
Scientists in The Netherlands studying students find that the attractiveness of your friends might affect how you are perceived on Facebook.
April 20, 2012
Amino acid shows first proof of ferroelectricity
The boundary between electronics and biology is blurring with the first detection of ferroelectric properties in an amino acid called glycine.
April 19, 2012
More jellyfish around the world, says study
Jellyfish are increasing in the majority of the world’s coastal ecosystems, according to a new study.
April 19, 2012
