http://www.brighthub.com/search/searchresults.aspx?u=4312&o=DateDescending&a=275Posts by Jason C. Chavisen-UShttp://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/56975.aspxMon, 23 Nov 2009 16:20:54 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56975galore187The Viking mission to mars was a highly anticipated experiment with technological achievements rivaling anything humans had attempted to do at the time. According to 1970s space exploration, what the scientists at NASA accomplished was amazing. How to get there was the challenge. What Viking Meant to Mankind As the most expensive mission sent to Ma...http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/26444.aspxThu, 19 Feb 2009 17:14:35 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:26444galore187NASA is getting set to launch its new spacecraft to Jupiter where it will explore the atmosphere, gravitational dynamics and continue to map the gaseous giant. Juno is NASA's newest planned mission to Jupiter . As part of the New Frontiers missions, it will focus on cost-effective research of the planetary giant. The project's costs will not exceed...http://www.brighthub.com/science/genetics/articles/26365.aspxThu, 19 Feb 2009 19:32:50 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:26365galore187There isn't one single person credited with discovering the mitochondria, as over the years a number of scientists have made important contributions to the study of the discovery of this important cellular structure. Discovery of Mitochondria Organelle There is no real single answer regarding who discovered mitochondria . The process of discove...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/55925.aspxSun, 15 Nov 2009 00:14:17 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55925galore187The West Nile Virus is a mosquito-born illness stemming from Africa that has spread worldwide. In the United States, the virus has permeated nearly the entire country since 1999. The best way to identify its presence is with the West Nile Virus blood test. Preliminary Diagnosis The first step in screening an individual for a possible West Nile Viru...http://www.brighthub.com/science/genetics/articles/55015.aspxThu, 05 Nov 2009 07:41:25 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55015galore187A number of researchers have identified dopamine agonists, such as levodopa, as factors that contribute to gambling addiction. Levodopa is a medication given to Parkinson's disease patients. These studies may benefit people to overcome their addictive gambling habit. What are Dopamine Agonists? Dopamine agonists are drugs designed to raise ...http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/55203.aspxSat, 07 Nov 2009 15:33:29 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55203galore187Dr. Jill Tarter is the Director of the Center for SETI Research, the program that searches the sky for alien life using radio frequencies. Tarter is one of the most awarded scientists working in the field of astronomy today and notable for her characterization in Carl Sagan's “Contact” novel. Jill Tarter is one of the most recognize...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/55107.aspxFri, 06 Nov 2009 15:48:06 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55107galore187Estropipate is the generic form of the brand Ogen. It is most commonly used to treat the symptoms of menopause, but has also been shown to reduce hip fractures by 25 percent. Estropipate was approved by the FDA in June 1977. Drug Uses As the crystalline form of estrone, estropipate is used to accent or substitute for natural estrogen in women. Prio...http://www.brighthub.com/science/genetics/articles/22922.aspxMon, 19 Jan 2009 19:50:10 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:22922galore187The Golgi apparatus is a part of the cellular structure that assists in the modification and delivery of proteins and other macromolecules. Made up of flat membranes called cisternae, the Golgi apparatus also protects against cell destruction known as apoptosis. Found in most eukaryotic cells , the Golgi apparatus was first discovered by Camillio G...http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/22966.aspxMon, 19 Jan 2009 15:43:06 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:22966galore187The constellation Libra is a faint collection of stars positioned between Virgo and Scorpius. Named Libra because of its resemblance to scales, its brightest stars come together to form a quadrangle. Libra is also represented as one of the signs of the Zodiac. A mythological image of the scales (Image credit: Fulcanelli at Wikimedia Commons in the ...http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/53524.aspxMon, 26 Oct 2009 13:59:19 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:53524galore187The new Japanese Space Freighter, the H-2 Transfer Vehicle has made its maiden voyage to the ISS. Also known as the HTV, the JAXA spacecraft will be essential to the future of the ISS as the Space Shuttle fleet is retired. Maiden Voyage of Japan's Space Freighter Japan made its first space flight to the International Space Station (ISS) on Sept...