Astronomy
Difference Between Lunar and Solar Years
The definition of a solar year is referenced to the sun, whereas a lunar year is referenced to the movement of the moon.…
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Astronomy
A group of scientists has just found ‘evidence’ of life on Mars
A recent paper published in the journal Astrobiology by a team of scientistsargues that the presence of “thiophenes could be a sign of…
Biology
Groundbreaking expedition discovers ancient viruses
In a remarkable quest for insights into past climates, researchers embarked on an ambitious expedition in 2015, aiming to retrieve the planet's oldest…
Medicine
New Cancer Test Helps Men Reduce Unnecessary Prostate Biopsies
About 1 man in 9 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. Prostate cancer develops mainly in older men and in…
From the archive
Junior Achievement Program Supports Girls in STEM
Only 9 percent of teenage girls are interested in pursuing STEM careers, and many cite a lack of support and mentorship.
Medicine
Mental Health Patients Reap Benefits of Psychoanalysis
Studies have found that psychoanalytic therapies are evidence-based and lead to significant improvements in mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress.
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Biology
THE MODEL OF ACTION OF CANCER GENES
Early models of cancer genetics categorized cancer genes into oncogenes, which are growth inducing, and tumor suppressor genes. Cells harboring mutant p53 genes…
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What happens when we meet aliens?
The thought of extraterrestrial life generates mixed feelings; excitement and fear among the public. But even scientists have varying views on how human…
Bioengineering
Males (men) to ‘disappear’ in 4.6 million years?
The Y-chromosome keeps diminishing. Geneticists fear it could disappear in 4.6 million years
Biology
Uncommon and Rare Genetic Disorders
Some rare genetic disorders you didnt think existed
Biology
A new DNA structure explained
New structure of DNA called the intercalated Motif explained