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SpongeBob may not be good for 4-year-old thinking
Watching only nine minutes of SpongeBob SquarePants reduced preschoolers’ self-organizing ability and short-term recall, says a study.
September 13, 2011
Study shows dangerous bacteria in uniforms of doctors, nurses
In a modern Israeli hospital, researchers found 60 percent of the hospital uniforms of doctors and nurses tested positive for potentially dangerous bacteria.
September 12, 2011
Demolished World Trade Center pieces aboard Mars Rovers
Scraps from the site of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center were incorporated into two Mars Rovers as a quiet tribute to the tragedy.
September 10, 2011
Power failure in U.S. Southwest from solar flares? Probably not
Officials warn U.S. Southwest residents to go easy on their electric usage this weekend, after restoring power to millions following Thursday's power failure.
September 10, 2011
Pain relievers linked to risk of pregnancy loss
Researchers say Non-aspirin pain relievers such as ibuprofen and naproxen might be linked to pregnancy loss during the first 20 weeks.
September 8, 2011
Ancient humans likely mixed it up
University of Arizona researchers used a simulation model to show that DNA from Homo sapiens contains pieces from ancient humans.
September 6, 2011
E-nose sniffs out heart failure
An electronic nose might be an effective, speedy and non-invasive way of sorting heart failure patients.
September 5, 2011
Elderly faces trace history of childhood poverty
Researchers note that being poor in childhood might lead to greater irregularities in facial symmetry many decades later based on studies on elderly faces.
September 4, 2011
Animals on the brain? There’s a scientific reason
Why we notice animals, in contrast to people, landmarks or objects. Read this explanation on why we're hardwired to notice animals.
August 31, 2011
Mistaken fear of measles vaccine has devastating effect
The study that sparked fears of vaccination was a fraud, but suspicion persists, and now measles - a potentially deadly virus - is making an alarming comeback.
August 31, 2011
