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Mindfulness reduces anxiety in cancer patients
An interdisciplinary research project carried out shows that mindfulness-based psychological therapy helps reduce anxiety and depression in cancer patients.
June 11, 2012
Sidereal time: What is it?
Sidereal time measures the rotation of our planet relative to the stars. It allows astronomers to keep time without worrying about the motion of Earth around the sun.
June 10, 2012
Five best things to see during a lunar eclipse, from the moon
If you could stand on the surface of the moon during a total lunar eclipse, you'd be bathed in an eerie red glow. Here are the five best things to see.
June 10, 2012
United States records the warmest spring on record
The United States broke the record set back in 1910 for the warmest spring (March/April/May) ever recorded since record keeping began in 1895.
June 8, 2012
Nuclear fusion power: Researches take a big step
Imagine a world without man-made climate change, energy crunches, or foreign oil. It may sound like a dream world, but that's nuclear fusion power.
June 8, 2012
Joan Kleypas on ocean acidification
Joan Kleypas on ocean acidification is a change in ocean pH that's happening due to increased emissions of CO2 in our modern world.
June 8, 2012
Global Map of Life demo version released
In May 2012, scientists released an online demonstration version of a new global Map of Life, and they want you to help them test drive it.
June 7, 2012
High-fructose corn syrup: A brief history
What is high-fructose corn syrup? And is it making you fat? And is it really more evil than sugar? These questions are harder to answer than you’d think.
June 7, 2012
Alzheimer’s vaccine trial a success
A study led by Karolinska Institutet reports for the first time the positive effects of an active vaccine against Alzheimer's disease.
June 7, 2012
Fetus DNA: Blood from mom, saliva from dad
Researchers have determined the fetus DNA using only a blood sample from a pregnant woman, and a saliva specimen from the father.
June 7, 2012
