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iPhone morphs into medical imaging device

A simple add-on to the iPhone transforms it into a life-saving medical device.

ALMA telescope outperforms with release of first image

Astronomers capture a test image with the ALMA telescope, showing the Antennae Galaxies in wavelengths roughly one thousand times longer than visible light.

Deepwater Horizon oil spill damaged fish

A landmark study finds that the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico created widespread damage to killifish, despite low concentrations of oil in test waters.

Mercury: Seven things you didn’t know

Far from being dead, the exosphere of Mercury is dynamic and continually renewing. This gives astronomers clues about the planet's surface and environment.

$5,000 prize for biomimicry student design challenge

The 2011 Biomimicry Student Design Challenge has been announced for new nature-inspired solutions for energy efficiency to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

A good night’s sleep might help your memory

Study shows that a good night's sleep is very important to your memory. The study suggests that during sleep, your brain is processing information without your awareness.

Global warming to influence ozone-related deaths, says study

Belgium, France, Spain and Portugal may see global warming ozone-related deaths increase up to 14 percent over the next 50 years, according to a new study.

Pigs with H1N1 virus revealed by study in Africa

The first evidence pigs with H1N1 virus has been published. The study found that 89 percent of pigs tested had the virus.

The growing problem of space debris

The September 24, 2011 uncontrolled reentry of NASA's UARS satellite places a spotlight the problem of debris in orbit around Earth.

New planets may have been found by citizen scientist web users

Looking at data from the Kepler mission, web users participating in the Planet Hunters science project may have found two new planets.