How Close Is Victory In The War On Cancer?

How Close Is Victory In The War On Cancer?

Over 40 years ago, President Richard Nixon authorized a War On Cancer, with the goal that cancer could be conquered with the right amount of money and ingenuity. In the last decade there began to be…
How Close Is Victory In The War On Cancer?

How Close Is Victory In The War On Cancer?

Over 40 years ago, President Richard Nixon authorized a War On Cancer, with the goal that cancer could be conquered with the right amount of money and ingenuity. In the last decade there began to be…
The Origin Of Neptune And Uranus

The Origin Of Neptune And Uranus

A team of researchers has proposed a solution to the problematic chemical composition of Neptune and Uranus, perhaps providing clues for understanding their formation. Uranus and Neptune, which…
Has Dracula's Childhood Dungeon Been Found?

Has Dracula's Childhood Dungeon Been Found?

It's not a surprise that as we get ready for Halloween season, stories will start to appear that relate to the macabre. And nothing is more macabre to modern minds than the tale of Vlad Dracul, who…
Donate To Sense About Science!

Donate To Sense About Science!

Sense About Science is a non-profit organization that campaigns in favour of more correct diffusion and use of scientific information. It is a great attempt at increasing the quality of the…
If Trees Could Talk What Tales They'd Tell

If Trees Could Talk What Tales They'd Tell

Permafrost thaw kills forests in Canada, while drought kills trees in India and Borneo. In the U.S., in Virginia, over-abundant deer eat trees before they reach maturity, while nitrogen pollution has…
GABA And Getting Control Over Tourette Syndrome

GABA And Getting Control Over Tourette Syndrome

Tourette syndrome is a developmental disorder characterized by involuntary, repetitive, and stereotyped movements or utterances. New evidence explains how those with Tourette syndrome in childhood…
Interstellar Molecules Branch Out

Interstellar Molecules Branch Out

Scientists have time detected a carbon-bearing molecule with a "branched" structure in interstellar space. The molecule, iso-propyl cyanide (i-C3H7CN), was discovered in the giant gas cloud…
RM 8027: World's Smallest Reference Material

RM 8027: World's Smallest Reference Material

If good things come in small packages, then nanoparticles are going to make engineers very happy. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently issued Reference Material (RM)…