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Chandrayaan-1 lost

Tags: Space

Contact was lost with the lunar orbiter Chandrayaan-1 abruptly in the middle of a communications session with Earth.

Multiple Sclerosis Obliterated in Mice

Tags: Medicine

A cellular therapy for the immune system may be effective in completely reversing multiple sclerosis in mice.

Do lost people really go round in circles?

The widespread belief that lost people walk in circles is put to the test.

Facial emotional expressions are not universal

The recognition of emotion in facial expressions may have a significant cultural component.

Take that leg off-It ain't mine

Apotemnophilia, characterized by the desire to amputate one's own limb, may have a neurological basis.

Japan to Launch Re-Supply to ISS Sept.10

Tags: Space

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency will launch a H-2B rocket with the H-2 Transfer Vehicle destined for the International Space Station on September 10.

Kepler works!

The Kepler Mission confirms that it is able to detect extrasolar planets.

Flu and Parkinson's - how H5N1 bird flu causes neural degeneration in mice

Tags: Medicine

H5N1 infection could also take a more inconspicuous toll on the brain, causing the sorts of damage that could increase the risk of diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's many years after the virus has been cleared.

Spitzer’s hot topics

Tags: Space

The Spitzer Space Telescope is still making significant observations even after having run out of helium.

Botanicals and Menopause – No Effect

Tags: Medicine

Black Cohosh is a common herbal or botanical treatment for the hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause. This treatment appeals to women who want a more natural or gentle approach to their symptoms. Unfortunately, as the latest research shows, it doesn’t work.

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