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Silent Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): Venerial Disease: STDs Like Gonorrhea & Chlamydia Have Few Symptoms

In: Human Infections

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Black Widows – Female Serial Killers: Women who Commit Violent Crime Often do it for Financial Security

In: Criminalistics

By: Feature Writer Karen Lotter

Alcohol Abuse and Alcohol Dependence: Brain Disease versus Drug Abuse

In: Toxicology

By: Feature Writer Uni Blake

The Constellations Telescopium and Microscopium: Observing the Southern Constellations of the Telescope and Microscop

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Centripetal Forces and Centrifugal Effects: Understanding the Physics of Uniform Circular Motion

In: Mechanical Physics

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Spanish Flu Pandemic 1918: The Most Devastating Epidemic in Recorded World History

In: Natural Disasters

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

Alcohol Affects Brain Function: Alcoholism Results in Brain Disease

In: Pharmacology

By: Feature Writer Uni Blake

How Fireworks Produce Sounds and Colors: The Science, Physics, and Chemistry Behind Fireworks Displays

In: Physics

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Food Poisoning Prevention and Treatment: Preventing and Treating Food-borne Infectious Illness

In: Human Infections

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Understanding Physics of Inertial Forces: Force Effects Caused by Inertia and Accelerating Reference Frames

In: Mechanical Physics

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Forensic Toxicology – Postmortem Drug Analysis: Michael Jackson Tox Results May Be Inconclusive

In: Forensic Science

By: Feature Writer Karen Lotter

The Basics of DNA Types and Inheritance: Introduction to Autosomes, Sex Chromosomes & Mitochondrial DNA

In: Human Genetics

By: Feature Writer Barbara Melville

Minerals in Sedimentary Rocks: Minerals Are Recycled to Form Sedimentary Deposits

In: Minerals

By: Feature Writer Alexandra Matiella Novak

The Geology of Glacier Bay National Park: Almost 100 Years Old, Park is Losing Glacial Coverage

In: Glaciology

By: Feature Writer Alexandra Matiella Novak

Food Poisoning Causes and Symptoms: Food-borne Illness Caused by Infection and Toxins

In: Human Infections

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Comet Blamed for Tunguska Explosion: How the Space Shuttle and Noctilucent Clouds Solved the Mystery

In: Astronomy History

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Peru Meteorite Crash 2007: Residents of Carancas Develop a Mysterious Illness

In: Natural Disasters

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

Legalizing Marijuana: Pot Smoke Contains Both Toxic and Therapeutic Chemicals

In: Pharmacology

By: Feature Writer Uni Blake

Clandestine Drug Labs and Removing Toxic Waste: Contamination Detection and Meth Lab Clean Up

In: Forensic Science

By: Feature Writer Karen Lotter

Facts about the Star Betelgeuse: A Red Giant in Orion Is Surprisingly Shrinking

In: Deep Space Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Should Boys Also Be Vaccinated Against HPV? Gardasil Soon to Be Approved as a Vaccine for Men and Boys

In: Human Infections

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Sarychev Peak Volcano, June 12, 2009: Eruption on Russian Kuril Island Interrupts Air Traffic

In: Volcanoes

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

Origins of Volcanism: The Sources of Volcanoes on Earth

In: Volcanology

By: Feature Writer Alexandra Matiella Novak

Brain Death and Abortion: The Case For or Against the Humanness of Fetuses and Embryo

In: Bioethics

By: Feature Writer Uni Blake

Human Papilloma Virus and Oral Cancer: Connection between Head and Neck Cancer and Genital HPV

In: Human Infections

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

The Night Sky for July 2009: Jupiter, Saturn, a Solar Eclipse and a Meteor Shower this Month

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Millikan Oil Drop Experiment: First Measurement of Fundamental Electric Charge on Electron

In: Physics History

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Biography of Physicist Robert Andrews Millikan: Won Nobel Prize in Physics for Measuring the Charge on the Electron

In: Physics History

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Crash of Delta Air Lines Flight 191: Erratic Winds Caused Plane to Lose Control

In: Lightning & Storms

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

Converting Pounds, Kilograms, Newtons, & Slugs: Physics Units for Mass, Weight, & Force Often Converted Incorrectly

In: Physics

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Warts and Human Papilloma Viruses: HPV, Gential Warts, Cancer of the Cervix and Vaccination

In: Human Infections

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Introduction to Molecular Genetics: The Physical and Chemical Properties of Genes

In: Genetics & Evolution

By: Feature Writer Barbara Melville

North Sea Flood of 1953: Severe Windstorm and High Tides Hit the Netherlands and England

In: Tsunamis/Floods

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

Rapid Flu Test with Results in 30 Minutes: Influenza Virus Can Be Diagnosed in as Little as Thirty Minutes

In: Human Infections

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

The Arches Cluster: A Star Family Near the Galactic Center

In: Deep Space Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Weather and Seasons on Titan: The Atmosphere in the Solar System Most Like Earth's

In: Solar System Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Understanding Volts, Amps, and Ohms in Physics: Units of Electric Current, Resistance, and Potential Difference

In: Electricity & Magnetism

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Using Viruses in Cancer Treatment: Virotherapy Shows Promise in Treating Cancerous Tumor Growth

In: Pharmacology

By: Feature Writer Uni Blake

NOAA's New Navigator: Dr. Jane Lubchenco Assumes Leadership of US Ocean Agency

In: Marine Biology & Oceanography

By: Feature Writer John Pohl

Obama's Energy Secretary Suggests White Roofs: Physics of Chu's Claim Reflective Surfaces Will Slow Global Warming

In: Physics

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Black Hole Ghost Discovered: X-Ray Specter Lies in the Chandra Deep Field North

In: Astrophysics

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Fossils and Geologic Mapping: Fossilized Organisms in Rock are Useful for Mapping

In: Geology/Ecology

By: Feature Writer Alexandra Matiella Novak

Black Sunday Dust Storm on April 14, 1935: The Worst Black Blizzard to Strike the Great Plains

In: Drought/Heat Waves

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

What are Electron Volts: eVs & MeVs Are Units of Energy for Fundamental Elementary Particles

In: Physics

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Types of Metamorphic Rock: New Rocks are Determined by the Parent Rock

In: Minerals

By: Feature Writer Alexandra Matiella Novak

Illegal Drug Labs and Environmental Damage: Meth Lab Cleanup Programs – Forensic Teams to Asses and Evaluate

In: Forensic Science

By: Feature Writer Karen Lotter

How to Find the Summer Triangle: A Summer Asterism Made from Three Different Constellations

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

What are Calories, Joules, BTUs, and Ergs: Units To Measure Energy and Work in Physics and Other Sciences

In: Physics

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Break Into Marine Biology the Hardy Way: Alaskan Fishery Observers Test Themselves Against the North Pacific

In: Marine Biology

By: Feature Writer John Pohl

Introduction to Classical Genetics: Mendelian Inheritance, Biological Sex and Reproduction

In: Classic Genetics

By: Feature Writer Barbara Melville

Drinking Water Affects Flu Susceptibility: Arsenic Has a Negative Effect on Boosting the Immune System

In: Toxicology

By: Feature Writer Uni Blake

Shrinking Glaciers: Area of Earth Covered By Ice is Decreasing

In: Glaciology

By: Feature Writer Alexandra Matiella Novak

The Types of Volcanoes: Volcanoes Come in Different Shapes and Sizes

In: Volcanology

By: Feature Writer Alexandra Matiella Novak

The Long Beach Earthquake 1933: Widespread Damage to Buildings and Schools in Southern California

In: Earthquakes & Avalanches

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

The Geology of the Grand Canyon: Largest Section of Geologic Time on Earth

In: Geology/Ecology

By: Feature Writer Alexandra Matiella Novak

Where to See the July 22 2009 Solar Eclipse: The Sun Hides Behind the Moon for Observers in Asia

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Climate Change and Discovery's Deadliest Catch: Changing Oceanography Prompts Shift in Bering Sea Ecosystems

In: Oceanography

By: Feature Writer John Pohl

Hope After a Cancer Diagnosis: Anti-viral Drug Ribavirin Shows Promise in Cancer Treatment

In: Pharmacology

By: Feature Writer Uni Blake

Southern Leyte Philippines Landslide 2006: Heavy Rains and a Minor Earthquake Buried a Village

In: Earthquakes & Avalanches

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

The Night Sky for June 2009: The First Day of Summer, Evening Planets, and the Moon

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Online Evolution Resources for Educators: Finding Information and Support for Teaching Evolutionary Biology

In: Genetics & Evolution

By: Feature Writer Barbara Melville

The Marine Biologist's Worldview: A Marine Scientist's Philosophy on Life in the Sea

In: Marine Biology

By: Feature Writer John Pohl

Earth's Interior Structure and Composition: Rocky Crust and Mantle, Nickel Iron Inner and Outer Core

In: Geophysics

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Risks Associated with Herbal Dietary Supplements: The Safety of Nutritional and Dietary Supplements

In: Biotech/Pharmaceuticals

By: Feature Writer Uni Blake

Parkersburg, Iowa Tornado 2008: Massive Twister Also Struck New Hartford and Dunkerton With an EF5 Force

In: Tornadoes & Hurricanes

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

Understanding WHO Pandemic Alert Phases: World Health Organization’s Global Influenza Preparedness Plan

In: Human Infections

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Free eBooks – Inside the Criminal Mind: Forensic Psychology and Criminal Profiling Series

In: Criminalistics

By: Feature Writer Karen Lotter

Creating the Flu Vaccine: Using Chicken Eggs to Make Influenza Vaccines

In: Pharmacology

By: Feature Writer Uni Blake

Preventing Future Outbreaks of Swine Flu: The Promise of a Universal Flu Vaccination

In: Pharmacology

By: Feature Writer Uni Blake

Most Distant Object in the Universe to Date: GRB 090423 Has Largest Redshift Known

In: Astrophysics

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

The Minerals of Igneous Rocks: Crytallization of Magma Fluids

In: Minerals

By: Feature Writer Alexandra Matiella Novak

Rogue Black Holes: Hundreds of Massive Gravity Whorls in the Milky Way

In: Astrophysics

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Crash of Southern Airways Flight 242: Unexpected Severe Weather Conditions Downed a DC-9 Airplane

In: Lightning & Storms

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

Structural Differences of Bacteria and Viruses: Comparison of Cell and Viral Stucture

In: Microbiology

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Expression of Genes in Bacteria and Viruses: Bacterial and Viral Genome, Proteome and Metabolome

In: Microbiology

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Radiation Exposure on the Rise: CAT Scans and Radiotherapy Lead to Cumulative Radiation Effects

In: Medical Biotechnology

By: Feature Writer Uni Blake

Mysterious Space Object Found at Cosmic Dawn: One-of-a-Kind Gas Blob Discovered in Early Universe

In: Deep Space Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

1986 Limnic Eruption of Lake Nyos, Cameroon: Poisonous Gas Cloud Killed Animals, Vegetation and People

In: Volcanoes

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

National DNA Day Celebrations 2009: Promoting Genetics and Genomics Events in April 2009

In: Genetics & Evolution

By: Feature Writer Barbara Melville

Tectonic and Geologic Activity on Venus: Venus's Surface Has Processes Different from Earth's Plate Tectonics

In: Geophysics

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Volcanoes and Geology of Venus: Venus's Surface Has much Volcanic, Tectonic, and Geologic Activity

In: Geophysics

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Why Earth has Fewer Craters than Moon: Plate Tectonics and Geological Activity Destroy Earth's Craters

In: Geophysics

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Danie Krugel – Finding Missing Persons: Secret Emerging Technology Based on Quantum Physics

In: Criminalistics

By: Feature Writer Karen Lotter

Introduction to Gene Mutations in Humans: Basics Covering the Types of Changes in the DNA Sequence

In: Human Genetics

By: Feature Writer Barbara Melville

Glaciers and Climate Change: Glaciologists use Climate Data Recorded in Ice

In: Glaciology

By: Feature Writer Alexandra Matiella Novak

Eldfell, Iceland Eruption 1973: Volcano on the Island of Heimaey Overtakes Town

In: Volcanoes

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

The Night Sky for May 2009: See the Planets, Moon, and a Meteor Shower

In: Stargazing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Comparison of Bacterial and Viral Meningitis: Inflammation of the Brain's Meninges Caused by Bacteria and Viruses

In: Human Infections

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

How Viruses and Bacteria Infect Human Hosts: How a Bacterial or Viral Infectious Disease is Initiated

In: Microbiology

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Super Typhoon Vera 1959: The Worst Storm in Japan’s History

In: Tornadoes & Hurricanes

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

The Cloning of Humans: The Bioethics of Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer

In: Bioethics

By: Feature Writer Uni Blake

Understanding Genetic Testing in Healthcare: Introduction to Gene, Chromosomal and Biochemical Tests

In: Human Genetics

By: Feature Writer Barbara Melville

Bacterial Resistance to Antibiotics: Using Newly Developed Antibiotics, Non-Antibiotics and Probiotics

In: Pharmacology

By: Feature Writer Uni Blake

Protecting Kids Against Accidental Drug Overdose: Child Proofing For Common Household Medications

In: Toxicology

By: Feature Writer Uni Blake

Online Evolution Resources for Children: Evolutionary Biology Websites Suitable for Kids and Young People

In: Genetics & Evolution

By: Feature Writer Barbara Melville

Star Names and Their Meanings: Origins and Translations of Major Stars

In: Astronomy History

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Satellite Images of Mt. Redoubt Volcano Eruption: Remote Sensing of Volcanic Clouds Coming from Alaska Mountain

In: Volcanology

By: Feature Writer Alexandra Matiella Novak

Species Distinction and Prokaryotes: Defining Species in Asexually Reproducing Organisms

In: Microbiology

By: Feature Writer Tami Port

Battlefield Forensics: Global War on Terrorism – Evidence Collection

In: Forensic Science

By: Feature Writer Karen Lotter

Child Proofing For Common Household Poisons: Detergents, Toiletries and Cleaning Chemicals Can be Hazardous

In: Toxicology

By: Feature Writer Uni Blake