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Sun Erupts with a Light Bulb-Shaped Solar Storm

Patricia Oprea September 12, 2012

Used to counter dim lighting situations, the average light bulb seems like a pretty self-explanatory invention—until it comes from the sun, that is. On Aug. 20, the SOHO (Solar and Heliophelic...

Stem Cell Research Funding Upheld

Amy Reidy September 12, 2012

The court system in the United States of America is meant to keep both laws and challenges made regarding laws in check. That is exactly what was done regarding embryonic stem cell (ESC) research. Complaints...

Bill Nye Throws Down the Gauntlet on Creationism

Ana Abraham September 5, 2012

Scientific findings prove that the Earth is 4.54 billion years old. The long-held account of the church is that God created the Earth in six days, no more than several thousand years ago at the absolute...

Cutting Corners: Battle of the Smartphones

Amy Reidy September 5, 2012

Apple products have bestowed an ever-present tone on society today. Starting with a simple personal computer, the Apple I back in 1976, the company has grown very much since its beginnings. It seems...

Flooding Disperses Invasive Plant, Fish Species

The Associated Press May 2, 2012

BETHEL, Vt. (AP) — Last year's hurricanes and flooding not only engulfed homes and carried away roads and bridges in hard-hit areas of the country, it dispersed aggressive invasive species as well. In...

Space Shuttle Arrives in NYC; Crowds Watch in Awe

The Associated Press May 2, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) — In a city understandably wary of low-flying aircraft, New Yorkers and tourists alike watched with joy and excitement Friday as space shuttle Enterprise sailed over the skyline on its...

New Research Suggests Link Between Autism and Obesity During Pregnancy

Elizabeth Field April 18, 2012

Healthy eating and regular exercise improves mind function, chronic illnesses, and various other health issues. But have you ever stopped to consider how your health is affecting others? New research...

New Evidence Suggests a Warm and Fuzzy T-Rex

Elizabeth Field April 18, 2012

When one pictures a T-Rex, images instantly appear in your mind of a scaly, monstrous predator. However, recent research suggests that this familiar primordial creature may actually be more reminiscent...

Yale Study Shows Link between Cell Phone Radiation and Behavioral Problems in Children

Sara J Dufort March 28, 2012

While the study is still in its early stages, Yale University researchers say that they may have found a link between cell phone usage and behavioral problems in children, like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity...

NASA NuSTAR Telescope Launch Postponed

Ashley Johnson March 28, 2012

NASA has postponed the launch of their new X-Ray telescope to allow more time to check issues with the rocket that boosts the telescope into orbit. The space agency recently stated in a press release...

“Cancer” Causing Chemicals in Coke and Pepsi to be Decreased

Ashley Johnson March 21, 2012

Representatives from Coca-Cola and Pepsi stated in a press release that they have lowered levels of a chemical found in caramel coloring to comply with a California law, but insisted the drinks pose no...

New Experiment Says Neutrinos Obey Speed Limit After All

Brandon T. Bisceglia March 21, 2012

Neutrinos do not travel faster than light, according to the first independent attempt to verify the results of an experiment from 2011 that found the subatomic particles breaking the speed limit...

First “Test-Tube” Hamburger Ready This Fall

Sara J Dufort February 29, 2012

The world’s population is growing at a rapid rate, and in order to keep up with the demand for resources, modern scientists are constantly trying to think of innovations that will advance our ever-evolving...

Twitter’s Plans to CENSOR

Veronica Maciel February 8, 2012

Twitter recently decided that it will be implementing a new policy in which tweets will be censored according to country laws. When this news was delivered, tweeters all over the world rose up in outrage....

Staying Fit and Healthy in the New Year

Victoria DiBiasi February 8, 2012

As the holiday season winds down, many students are left with the remnants of December – unwanted pounds and a sweet tooth that won’t seem to go away.  The days of feasting on reindeer sugar cookies...

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