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Modern Medicine and the Hippocratic Oath: When Should a Medical Doctrine Be Revised?

In: Bioethics

By: Feature Writer Jeffrey Willett

Mobile Biometric Fingerprinting Scanners: Police Use New Fingerprint Technology for Forensic Identification

In: Forensic Science

By: Feature Writer Melissa Murfin

Home Surveillance System Tracks Health & Safety: Smart Home AI Monitoring to Provide Elderly Home Care as Needed

In: Artificial Intelligence

By: Feature Writer Victoria Nicks

How Do Dams Affect the Ocean? Dammed Up Rivers Can Lead to Ocean Problems

In: Marine Biology & Oceanography

By: Feature Writer Megan Jungwi

Vaccine to Help Smokers Quit: Shot Targets Smoker’s Nicotine Addiction

In: Medical Biotechnology

By: Feature Writer Uni Blake

The Effect of Transgenic Squash on the Ecosystem: Genetically Modified Crop Impacts Wild Squash Population

In: Agricultural Biotechnology

By: Feature Writer Uni Blake

Winter's Brightest Nebulae: The Best Glowing Gas and Dust Clouds in the Night Sky

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

The Formation and Movement of Glaciers: How Snow Becomes Glacial Ice and What Causes It to Flow

In: Geography

By: Feature Writer Dianne Turgeon

Microscope Slide Preparation of Eukaryotic Cells: How to Prepare a Wet Mount of a Plant or Animal Cell

In: Microbiology

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Thin-Layer Chromatography, Drug Identifications: TLC Chromatography Identification of Biochemicals, Medicines, Drugs

In: Scientific Research Methods

By: Feature Writer Donald Reinhardt

About FluMist: The Nasal Spray Influenza Vaccine

In: Biotech/Pharmaceuticals

By: Feature Writer Uni Blake

Comparison of Cold and Flu Symptoms: Common Cold vs. Influenza: How to Know the Difference

In: Microbiology

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

What is Toxicology? Understanding the Effects of Toxins and Poisons on Human Health

In: Toxicology

By: Feature Writer Uni Blake

Obtaining a Forensic Science Certification: Online Forensics Programs Offer Options Beyond a Traditional Degree

In: Forensic Science

By: Feature Writer Melissa Murfin

The Science of Tickling: How Pleasure and Pain Affect Stress Levels in the Body

In: Biology

By: Feature Writer Jeffrey Willett

New Moon and Eclipse: The Astronomical Definitions and How They Are Related

In: Solar System Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Tickling – Perception or Physiology? The Mystery of the Tickle Sensation

In: Biology

By: Feature Writer Jeffrey Willett

The Physiology of Tickling: The Science Behind Involuntary Laughter

In: Biology

By: Feature Writer Jeffrey Willett

Forensic Methods of DNA Testing: Multiple Techniques Used to Identify DNA Evidence in Cold Cases

In: DNA & Trace Analysis

By: Feature Writer Melissa Murfin

CERN Large Hadron Collider to Restart Late 2009: Damage from Fall 2008 LHC Accident Required Extensive Repairs

In: Particle Physics

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Antioxidants Can Be Used Against Flu Viruses: Foods that Block Free Radicals Affect the Influenza Virus' Lifecycle

In: Pharmacology

By: Feature Writer Uni Blake

Antarctica's Mount Erubus Volcano: The Most Active Volcano in the Antarctic

In: Volcanology

By: Feature Writer Alexandra Matiella Novak

About Influenza Vaccines Delivery Methods: Flu Shot, Nasal Spray or Dermal Delivery

In: Biotech/Pharmaceuticals

By: Feature Writer Uni Blake

AI Applications for Help Desk Outsourcing: Artificial Intelligence Automation Solutions Reduce Business Costs

In: Artificial Intelligence

By: Feature Writer Victoria Nicks

Environmental Forensics Tests Chinese Drywall: Analytical Chemistry Techniques Used to Find Source of Contamination

In: Forensic Science

By: Feature Writer Melissa Murfin

10 Facts About Mars: Important Information about the Red Planet

In: Solar System Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Melamine Poisoning: Symptoms Associated With Melamine Consumption

In: Toxicology

By: Feature Writer Uni Blake

DNA Analysis Could Help Find Amelia Earhart: DNA Hair Testing May Aid in Identification of Artifacts

In: DNA & Trace Analysis

By: Feature Writer Melissa Murfin

Types of Glaciers: Different Kinds of Glacial Ice Move Across Earth’s Surface

In: Geography

By: Feature Writer Dianne Turgeon

Vaccination Against Shingles Virus Infection: Herpes Zoster Vaccine Prevents Painful Rash & Postherpetic Neuralgia

In: Immunology

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Why is the Ocean Salty? Why the Sea Has Salt but Lakes and Rivers Don’t

In: Oceanography

By: Feature Writer Megan Jungwi

Best Star Clusters to Observe: Beautiful Stellar Groupings that Don't Require a Telescope

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Overview of Forensic Chemistry Testing: Using Chemical Evidence in Crime Scene Analysis

In: Crime Scene Processing

By: Feature Writer Melissa Murfin

Relationship between Chickenpox and Shingles: Human Herpesvirus 3, Varicella Zoster Viral Infection

In: Human Infections

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

What is Bioethics? The Dilemma of Morality in the Modern World

In: Bioethics

By: Feature Writer Jeffrey Willett

Data Mining Technology Tracks Spread of H1N1 Flu: Google's NLP Algorithm Sifts User Searches to Find Flu Symptoms

In: Informatics

By: Feature Writer Victoria Nicks

Features of Glacial Topography: Glacial Erosion and Deposition Create Distinct Landforms

In: Geography

By: Feature Writer Dianne Turgeon

Guiding Principles for Clinical Investigation: Henry K. Beecher and Human Subject Research

In: Bioethics

By: Feature Writer Jeffrey Willett

Monitoring Devices Lower Risk of Stillbirths: Fetal Heart Rate Monitors Alleviate Pregnancy Loss Fears

In: Medical Biotechnology

By: Feature Writer Uni Blake

Why Do Fish Have Omega-3 Fatty Acids? The Reason Fish Oils Have Omega 3s

In: Marine Life

By: Feature Writer Megan Jungwi

Ethical Principles Guiding Biomedical Research: Three Initiatives That Followed the National Research Act of 1974

In: Bioethics

By: Feature Writer Jeffrey Willett

Samoa Earthquake and Tsunami September 29, 2009: The 8.0 Magnitude Quake Triggered Waves That Killed Over 170 People

In: Tsunamis/Floods

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

DNA Shoah Project for Holocaust Survivors: Forensic Testing Helps Find Family Members and Identify Remains

In: DNA & Trace Analysis

By: Feature Writer Melissa Murfin

Henry K. Beecher and Clinical Experimentation: Four Human Research Myths Debunked

In: Bioethics

By: Feature Writer Jeffrey Willett

Barnard's Galaxy NGC 6822: One of the Closest Galaxies to the Milky Way

In: Deep Space Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Placebos, Effects, What They are, How They Work: Placebo Control Value to Medical Studies and Results Interpretation

In: Scientific Research Methods

By: Feature Writer Donald Reinhardt

Halloween Costumes Improved by Physics: How Physicists Can Make Spooky Holiday Witches and Ghosts Realistic

In: Physics

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Swine Flu Vaccine Debated as H1N1 Deaths Rise: Swine H1N1 Flu Shots Risks Dangers Cautions Precautions Debate

In: Scientific Inquiry

By: Feature Writer Donald Reinhardt

Rheos High Blood Pressure Therapy System: Treating Hypertension Mechanically

In: Medical Biotechnology

By: Feature Writer Uni Blake

Explaining Eating Motivation Using Brain Signals: Appetite, Pain Reduction or Pleasure

In: Pharmacology

By: Feature Writer Uni Blake

Introduction to Machine Learning: AI Combines Supervised Learning with Other Learning Methods

In: Cognitive Science

By: Feature Writer Victoria Nicks

Broken Heart Syndrome: Is Falling Out of Love Hazardous to Your Health?

In: Biology

By: Feature Writer Jeffrey Willett

Influenza, Who Should Get Vaccinated? Get Vaccines against Both Seasonal and H1N1 Swine Flu

In: Human Infections

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

CIOMS (1949-2009): An International Organization Enters the Field of Bioethics

In: Bioethics

By: Feature Writer Jeffrey Willett

Compare Modified Live, Killed & Toxoid Vaccines: Difference Between the Inactivated and Attenuated Vaccinations

In: Immunology

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Xenia Ohio Tornado April 1974: The Deadliest of 148 Twisters During the Super Outbreak

In: Tornadoes & Hurricanes

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

Diffusion Definition Characteristics Properties: Diffusion is Random Movement of Molecules or Atoms, How It Happens

In: Scientific Inquiry

By: Feature Writer Donald Reinhardt

How Medical Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging Works: Physics, Images of Fetuses and Internal Organs, & Echocardiograms

In: Physics

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Geology of Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota: Caverns Form in the Limestone Bedrock of the Black Hills

In: Geography

By: Feature Writer Dianne Turgeon

Night Sky Guide for November 2009: Jupiter Dominates, Leonid Meteors Flash, Date of the New Moon

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Antibiotic Resistance Mechanisms of Bacteria: Bacterial Resistance to Antimicrobials is Significant and Important

In: Scientific Inquiry

By: Feature Writer Donald Reinhardt

Antibiotic Activity at Bacterial Ribosome Sites: Antibiotic Inhibition of Protein Synthesis tRNA, mRNA and Ribosomes

In: Scientific Inquiry

By: Feature Writer Donald Reinhardt

How Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Works: Physics, NMR, and Diagnostic Medical Images of the Human Body

In: Physics

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Vaccines Against Cancer: Using Stem Cell Vaccinations for Cancer Control

In: Biotech/Pharmaceuticals

By: Feature Writer Uni Blake

Where do Pearls Come From? How and Why Oysters Make Pearls

In: Marine Life

By: Feature Writer Megan Jungwi

Fuzzy Logic Improves Decision Support Software: Using Artificial Intelligence Enhances the Risk Analysis Process

In: Informatics

By: Feature Writer Victoria Nicks

The Belmont Report of 1979: Ethical Principles and Guidelines for Protecting Research Subjects

In: Bioethics

By: Feature Writer Jeffrey Willett

Ribosomal Law and Order for Protein Synthesis: How Ribosome Structure Influences and Directs Protein Synthesis

In: Scientific Inquiry

By: Feature Writer Donald Reinhardt

Genetic Counseling Careers in the US: Skills, Education and Training for Becoming a Genetic Counselor

In: Genetics & Evolution

By: Feature Writer Barbara Melville

Understanding Nuclear Magnetic Resonance: Atomic Nuclei, Physics, NMR Spectroscopy, and MRI Medical Imaging

In: Quantum Physics

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Ribosome Structure, Chemistry Nobel Prize 2009: Ribosomal Crystalline Structure Analysis Explains Protein Activities

In: Scientific Inquiry

By: Feature Writer Donald Reinhardt

Principles of Ribosome Structure and Function: Ribosome Morphology and Chemistry Provide Basic Function Insights

In: Scientific Inquiry

By: Feature Writer Donald Reinhardt

Safety of H1N1 Influenza Mist & Injected Vaccine: Two Types of Swine Flu Vaccination Formulas, Spray vs. Injectiion

In: Immunology

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Column Chromatography for Molecular Separations: How Compounds and Molecules are Separated by Column Chromatography

In: Scientific Research Methods

By: Feature Writer Donald Reinhardt

XYY Syndrome: A Genetic Link to Crime?

In: Biology

By: Feature Writer Jeffrey Willett

Barrie Ontario Tornado Outbreak 1985: One of the Most Destructive Tornadoes in Ontario History

In: Tornadoes & Hurricanes

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

Lightning Storms on Saturn: Longest Electrical Storm Witnessed in the Solar System

In: Solar System Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Coffee Filter Chromatography, Crime Science Lab: Paper Chromatography Pigment "Forensic Lab" Science Inquiry Tools

In: Scientific Inquiry

By: Feature Writer Donald Reinhardt

Coffee Filter Chromatography of Plant Pigments: Chlorophyll, Carotenoids Flavanoids Revealed by Paper Chromatography

In: Scientific Research Methods

By: Feature Writer Donald Reinhardt

Paper Chromatography Basic Principles and Facts: How Paper Chromatography is Done and Its Usefulness in Science

In: Scientific Research Methods

By: Feature Writer Donald Reinhardt

Informed Consent: An Overview of the Principle, the Requirements, and the Process

In: Bioethics

By: Feature Writer Jeffrey Willett

Shell Programming in Expert Systems Applications: Artificial Intelligence Programs Use Shells to Interpret Data

In: Artificial Intelligence

By: Feature Writer Victoria Nicks

The Nuremberg Code of 1947: An Introduction to the Principle of Informed Consent

In: Bioethics

By: Feature Writer Jeffrey Willett

Sumatra Indonesia Earthquake September 30, 2009: Magnitude 7.6 Quake With Epicenter 30 Miles From Padang Indonesia

In: Earthquakes & Avalanches

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

Classification of Minerals: How Rock Forming Minerals are Identified in Hand Samples

In: Minerals

By: Feature Writer Alexandra Matiella Novak

Spaceborne Lasers Detect Thinning Ice Sheets: NASA's ICESat-I Measures Ice Thickness and Extent

In: Glaciology

By: Feature Writer Alexandra Matiella Novak

Clinical Trials: An Overview of How Medical Research is Funded and Conducted

In: Bioethics

By: Feature Writer Jeffrey Willett

The Constellations Octans, Indus, and Pavo: South Circumpolar Constellations Including the South Celestial Pole

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Sea Urchin Life Cycle: How Sea Urchins Reproduce and Reach Adulthood

In: Marine Life

By: Feature Writer Megan Jungwi

Mountain Building: How Mountains Are Built

In: Geology/Ecology

By: Feature Writer Alexandra Matiella Novak

Mining Pollution: Hazardous Pollution Created by Mining Activities

In: Geology/Ecology

By: Feature Writer Alexandra Matiella Novak

Water on the Moon: Hydroxyl and Water Molecules on the Lunar Surface

In: Space Exploration

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

AI Applications in Online Medical Diagnosis: Using a Neural Network Data Mining Solution to Diagnose Illness

In: Cognitive Science

By: Feature Writer Victoria Nicks

Volcano Fields of the United States: Extensional Region Within Western Interior

In: Volcanology

By: Feature Writer Alexandra Matiella Novak

Great California ShakeOut October 15, 2009: Millions of People Registered for World’s Largest Earthquake Drill

In: Earthquakes & Avalanches

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

Subduction Zone Volcanoes of the United States: Subducting Plates Create Volcanoes

In: Volcanology

By: Feature Writer Alexandra Matiella Novak

Minerals Under the Microscope: Optical Mineralogy

In: Minerals

By: Feature Writer Alexandra Matiella Novak

The Environment of a Glacial Maximum: The Coldest Period During this Ice Age

In: Glaciology

By: Feature Writer Alexandra Matiella Novak

Do Sharks Have Predators? Animals That Eat Sharks

In: Marine Life

By: Feature Writer Megan Jungwi

Geology of Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky: Limestone Bedrock Leads to Cavern Network and Karst Landscape

In: Geography

By: Feature Writer Dianne Turgeon