Vegetarian diet key to long life
New research from the Institute of Healthy Ageing at University College London, suggests that eating a low protein vegetarian diet could extend human life-span. The research is built on earlier findings that...
Ancient Martians were carried to Earth - Scientific American
Scientists have discovered compelling new evidence that life has existed on Mars and was brought to Earth in an ancient meteorite. State-of-the-art instruments and techniques suggest that tiny fossils in the...
created by Maireid Sullivan | 2 days ago | updated 1 day ago
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Secret world of the giant manta ray
World of mysteries: the oceans and its creatures Science does not reach the mysteries that Nature hides!Nature also reacts to attacks Mantas could be one of the most intelligent creatures in the ocean Until...
Vampire Star, V445 Puppis Discovered, Sucks Energy From Stars
What is being called a Vampire Star has been discovered by astronomers, and it is named for the fact that it sucks energy from other stars in its constellation so that is can burn the brightest. The star, called V445, is found in the constellation Puppis, and has been sucking...
Illegal wildlife trade!
Scientists back bluefin tuna trade ban: Greenpeace and WWF ...Illegal wildlife trade... Scientists who advise fisheries regulators support a ban on trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna, a sushi staple, to protect...
Pretty Women Make Men Feel Better
Just a five minute talk with a pretty woman raises a man's testosterone levels by 14 percent, making him feel better and more alert. A new study shows that chatting with women raises the levels of the hormones...
created by Annina Bergman | 9 wks ago | updated 8 wks ago
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Three U.S. Scientists awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine
Three U.S. scientists have been recognized by the Krolinska Institute in Sweden for their discovery of how chromosomes are protected by telomeres and the enzyme telomerase. This discovery has implications for...
created by albertacowpoke | 8 wks ago | updated 8 wks ago
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New AIDS Vaccine ALVAC-AIDSVAX to Help Prevent AIDS
An experimental vaccine called ALVAC-AIDSVAX has been found to be over 31% effective in the prevention of AIDS, suggesting new hope and a breakthrough in the near future. The study was conducted on 16,000... Scientists Make Paralyzed Rats Walk Again
Scientists at the University of California in Los Angeles have been able to return function to paralyzed rats using a combination of exercise, drugs and electrical stimulation. The study has important implications...
created by Annina Bergman | 10 wks ago | updated 10 wks ago
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