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This date in science: Apple II launches the personal computer revolution
On June 5, 1977, the Apple II was released to great fanfare, boasting memory that is equivalent to a tiny modern image file.
June 5, 2013
Does your girlfriend claim her memory is better? It probably is
New research suggests women can remember faces better than men, in part because they spend more time studying features without even knowing it.
June 4, 2013
Facebook profiles raise users’ self-esteem and affect behavior
A new study shows that viewing your Facebook profile - the ideal version of self- can provide beneficial psychological effects and influence behavior.
June 3, 2013
Images and video of asteroid 1998 QE2 flyby
No danger ... and yet this asteroid captured the attention of astronomers worldwide.
June 1, 2013
Genetically-engineered mosquitoes find humans less attractive
Scientists worked with Aedes aegypti, which transmits dengue and yellow fever. Modified mosquitoes showed a reduced preference for humans' smell.
May 30, 2013
Artificial sweeteners may do more than sweeten
Researchers have found that a popular artificial sweetener can modify how the body handles sugar.
May 29, 2013
Gut–brain connection is a two-way street, study says
A UCLA study suggests that bacteria ingested in food - such as yogurt - can affect our brain function.
May 29, 2013
Soda and illegal drugs cause similar damage to teeth
You may be shocked to learn that drinking large quantities of your favorite carbonated soda could be as damaging to your teeth as methamphetamine and crack cocaine use.
May 28, 2013
Video: How does toothpaste make orange juice taste bad?
Be prepared to amaze your friends at breakfast when you explain why orange juice and toothpaste together taste so weird.
May 27, 2013
Help at hand for schizophrenics
How can healthy people who hear voices help schizophrenics? Finding the answer for this is at the centre of research conducted at the University of Bergen.
May 24, 2013
