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Untangled DNA is how guys become guys
An enzyme that “unravels” DNA appears to trigger male development of the embryo, a finding that may give greater insight into intersex disorders.
September 10, 2013
Tom Izzo sets a good example for weather safety
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo convinced the student section at a football stadium to evacuate, as a lightning storm pushed through. Go Tom Izzo!
September 9, 2013
The milk of human kindness: providing for baby pandas
Conservationists and researchers are keen on developing an artificial milk formula for abandoned or orphaned panda cubs.
September 8, 2013
Best photos: September 6 launch of LADEE spacecraft to moon
Night launch on September 6 of NASA's new LADEE spacecraft to the moon resulted in many fine photos posted to EarthSky's Facebook page. Thanks to all!
September 7, 2013
Video: Can you trust your eyes?
New video from asapSCIENCE. Some Friday fun with optical illusions!
September 6, 2013
Your brain is wired to quiet voices in your head
Nerve circuits let the brain turn down sounds that come from our own actions, and turn up other sounds we need to pay attention to, say researchers.
September 5, 2013
Why was El Reno, Oklahoma tornado downgraded to EF-3?
The tornado that struck El Reno, Oklahoma on May 31, 2013 has been reclassified from an EF-5 to a EF-3 tornado. Why?
September 5, 2013
Understanding the radioactive legacy of Chernobyl and Fukushima
Scientists fear not enough is being done to study long-term effects of radioactive contamination from the nuclear disasters at Chernobyl and Fukushima Daiichi.
September 3, 2013
Scientists create mini human brains in lab
Researchers have developed complex human brain tissue in a 3-D culture system that allows pluripotent stem cells to develop into cerebral organoids - or "mini brains" - that consist of several discrete brain regions.
August 30, 2013
Video: 4 minutes of 6-second science
Compilation from GE's #6SecondScienceFair. Go from "wow!" to "huh?" and back again.
August 29, 2013
