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Medical lightsabers: Laser scalpels get fast, accurate, and compact makeover
Whether surgeons slice with a traditional scalpel or lasers, most medical operations remove some healthy tissue. New medical lightsabers may be the answer.
April 23, 2012
Higher heavy metals concentrations in Gulf oysters since oil spill
Comparisons show post-Gulf oil spill oysters have higher heavy metals vanadium, chromium, cobalt, and lead concentrations in shells, gill, and muscle tissue.
April 23, 2012
Vitamin E in diet protects against many cancers
Next time you need to choose between vegetable oil and margarine in that favorite recipe, think about your health and reach for the oil to get vitamin E.
April 23, 2012
Which side of your face looks better? The left, research says
Scientists say the left side of you face is most appealing, because we show more emotion on that side.
April 23, 2012
Jacqueline Barton: DNA like wire for signaling within a cell
Jacqueline Barton received a National Medal of Science after learning that cells use the double strands of the DNA helix like a wire for long-range signaling.
April 23, 2012
What causes paper to yellow as it ages?
Researchers sampled manuscripts from 15th century France and Italy to learn what molecular structures arise in paper as it ages.
April 22, 2012
Dynamic storm will affect U.S. East, eastern Ontario and Quebec
Snow, heavy rain and strong winds expected across parts of U.S. and Canadian east. With trees leafed out, this winter storm could cause power outages and more.
April 22, 2012
Achilles’ heel found for malaria
Scientists have identified a link between different malaria parasites that cause severe disease and could help develop vaccines or drugs for the disease.
April 20, 2012
Want to look good on Facebook? Have attractive friends
Scientists in The Netherlands studying students find that the attractiveness of your friends might affect how you are perceived on Facebook.
April 20, 2012
Mexico’s Popocatepetl volcano keeps millions of people on alert
The Popocatepetl volcano, located about 43 miles (70 km) southeast of Mexico City, has been spouting ash and vapor into the sky this week.
April 19, 2012
