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What does that MRI signal MEAN, anyway?

Using light-activated cells appear to confirm that fMRI scans really do tell us what happens in the brain.

Earth and Moon formed later than previously thought

Tags: Astronomy

The Earth and Moon may have been formed over a hundred million years later than previously thought.

The Batteries of Early Life?

Tags: Biology

A possible candidate to the precursor of ATP, the energy source for almost all cellular activity in life today, has been discovered.

How many planets are out there? First Results from Kepler!

The science team for the Kepler spacecraft announces the discovery of 306 new extrasolar planets.

Has life on Titan been discovered? No.

Some characteristics of Titan's atmosphere is consistent with the existence of methane-based life, although there are likely other explanations.

Organic Food Isn’t For The Birds

Tags: Biology

Given the choice between conventionally produced food and organically produced food, birds seem to prefer the non-organic variety.

Star: om nom nom! Planet: Aieee!

Tags: Astronomy

An exoplanet discovered last year appears to be in the process of being eaten by its parent star.

Jupiter Just Got Smacked, Again

Tags: Astronomy

The same astronomer that observed an impact on Jupiter in 2009 manages to observe another one.

Astronomers Discover a New Type of Supernova

Tags: Astronomy

Astronomers have discovered a new type of exploding star that spews huge quantities of calcium and defies the two known categories of supernovae.

The Future is Now?

Tags: Biology

Local lizard populations have been vanishing at a rate closely linked to the maximum air temperature change in an area during the breeding season.

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