SSR Archives Page 193
FDA: Expiration Dates Matter
THe FDA has issued a consumer update about medicine expiration dates. April 20, 2011
Hubble Photo: A Rose Made of Galaxies
The beautiful image above shows a pair of interacting galaxies called Arp 273. April 20, 2011
Largest Spider Fossil Discovered Buried in Volcanic Ash
The largest fossilized spider was discovered buried under volcanic ash in Inner Mongolia, China. April 20, 2011
Alien Plants May Bloom Black on Worlds With Two or More Stars
Jack O'Malley-James of the University of St Andrews says plants on an Earth-like planet with or two or three suns would appear black or grey. April 20, 2011
Alzheimer's Diagnostic Guidelines Updated
Alzheimer's diagnostic guidelines have been updated for first time in decades. April 19, 2011
Study: Social and Mental Impact From Gulf Oil Spill Similar to Exxon Valdez
A new study has found the social disruption and psychological stress among Gulf residents from the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil spill is similar to the aftermath of the Exxon Valdez spill. April 19, 2011
Study Finds Swearing Can Relieve Pain
The Telegraph reports on a study by scientists at Keele University that found swearing can reduce pain. April 18, 2011
275-Million-Year-Old Terrestrial Reptile Suffered From Massive Oral Infection
A research team, led by Professor Robert Reisz, chair of the Department of Biology at the University of Toronto Mississauga, found evidence of bone damage due to oral infection in Paleozoic reptiles as they adapted to living on land. April 18, 2011
Animation Explains Experiment That Proves Ants Can Count
This animation from NPR's Robert Krulwich and Odd Todd does a great job of explaining a recent experiment that proves desert ants recount their steps to find their way back home. April 17, 2011
Study: Brains of Older Adults Less Adept at Switching Rapidly Between Tasks
Human brains are not built for multitasking. April 17, 2011
Underwater Microphone Captures Japan's 9.0-Mag Earthquake
The massive 9. April 16, 2011
Chitons See With Eyes of Rock
The lined chiton lives about 50 feet below the water's surface near Whidbey Island, Washington. April 15, 2011
Study Finds Compound in Broccoli Helps Clear Damaged Lungs
New research has found that broccoli can help the immune system remove harmful bacteria from your lungs. April 14, 2011
NASA Discovers New Mineral, Wassonite, in Meteorite
NASA and co-researchers from the United States, South Korea and Japan recently announced they have found a new mineral named "Wassonite" in a meteorite recovered in Antarctica in December 1969. April 14, 2011
Australian Warship Sunk to Become Artificial Reef
The HMAS Adelaide, an Australian warship, has been sunk 1. April 13, 2011
Zyvex Technologies Tests Light Weight Piranha Boat
Zyvex Technologies announced that its Piranha boat completed sea trials early this morning near Puget Sound in the Pacific Ocean. April 7, 2011
Some U.S. Sushi Restaurants Testing Seafood for Radiation
CBS News reports that several sushi restaurants in California have purchased radiation detectors to test their seafood for radiation. April 7, 2011
David Stahle: Lord of the Tree Rings
Miles O'Brien reports for Science Nation about David Stahle, the Lord of the Tree Rings. April 6, 2011
Richard Branson Launches Virgin Oceanic
Richard Branson has launched Virgin Oceanic, a company devoted to exploring the deepest parts of the world's oceans, including the bottom of the Mariana Trench. April 6, 2011
NASA Kennedy Space Center Employees Created a Human Space Shuttle
NASA Kennedy Space Center employees created a human space shuttle on March 22nd to honor the Space Shuttle Program's 30-year legacy and the people who contribute to safely processing, launching and landing the vehicle. April 3, 2011