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Researchers Sequence the Entire Genome of Human Sperm
The entire genomes of 91 human sperm from one man have been sequenced by Stanford University researchers. July 23, 2012
NASA Video: Van Gogh Sun
Data of the Sun from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) can resemble impressionist style paintings. July 21, 2012
Researchers Create 3D Simulation of Common Cold Virus Using Australia's Fastest Computer
Researchers from the University of Melbourne have simulated in 3D the motion of the complete human rhinovirus, which causes the common cold. July 21, 2012
Stanford Researchers Create World's First Complete Computer Model of an Organism
Stanford researchers recently announced that they have produced the first complete model of an organism. July 21, 2012
Study Finds Elevated Caffeine Levels in Pacific Ocean Waters off Coast of Oregon
Lattes are washing out to sea. July 20, 2012
5 Feet Tall Maya Stucco Masks Discovered in Walls of Ancient Pyramid
A team of archaeologists, led by Brown University's Stephen Houston, has uncovered a pyramid, which is part of the Maya archaeological site at El Zotz, Guatemala. July 20, 2012
More Dairy Farmers Are Buying Waterbeds for Cows
More dairy farmers are tying out the growing dairy farming trend of giving cows waterbeds. July 20, 2012
Biomarker in the Blood May Help Predict Alzheimer's Disease
A new study reported in Neurology says higher levels of a certain fat in the blood, called ceramides, may increase a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. July 19, 2012
Astronomers Using Hubble Discover Earliest Spiral Galaxy Ever Seen
Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope have have witnessed the earliest spiral galaxy ever seen. July 19, 2012
Gopher Makes Home Under Rocket Launch Pad at Russian Space Facility in Kazakhstan
The Atlantic reports that a curious little gopher has made its home under the rocket launch pad at Baikonur, a Russian space facility in Kazakhstan. July 19, 2012
Roadkill Experiment Using Rubber Animals Finds Some Drivers Go Out of Their Way to Hit Animals
NASA engineer Mark Rober conducted an interesting experiment to test divers reactions to animals on the road. July 19, 2012
Astronomers Observe Distant Quasar With Unprecedented Sharpness
An international team of astronomers has observed the heart of a distant quasar with unprecedented sharpness, two million times finer than human vision. July 19, 2012
DARPA Uses Sound to Extinguish a Fire
DARPA uses an acoustic field to extinguish a flame in this clip. July 18, 2012
Scientists Observe Impact of Rain on the Hovering Performance of Hummingbirds
Scientists have observed the impact of light to heavy rain on hummingbirds. July 18, 2012
Southern Dumpling Squid Exhaust Themselves With 3 Hour Mating Sessions
Researchers from the University of Melbourne have discovered that southern dumpling squid exhaust themselves with their three hour mating sessions. July 18, 2012
Spitzer Telescope Finds Evidence for an Exoplanet Smaller than Earth, 33 Light-Years Away
Astronomers using NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope have detected what they believe is a planet two-thirds the size of Earth. July 18, 2012
NASA Creating Menu for Mars Mission in 2030s
NASA scientists are building menus for a manned mission to Mars in the 2030s. July 18, 2012
German Scientists Create Aerographite, the Lightest Material in the World
A network of porous carbon tubes that is three-dimensionally interwoven at the nano and micro level is the lightest material in the world. July 17, 2012
New Study Finds Women Score Higher on IQ Tests Than Men
A new study has found that women score higher on IQ tests than men. July 16, 2012
Picoprojectors: Researchers Create Tiny More Efficient Projectors
Researchers from North Carolina State University and ImagineOptix Corporation have developed new technology to convert unpolarized light into polarized light. July 16, 2012