Is Autism Hereditary?
Although the exact causes of childhood autism have not been identified to date, there has been much emphasis on genetics as the most important factor …
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Research Links a Mother's Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy to Autism
A study published in a 2011 issue of the “Archives of General Psychiatryindicates that autism in children may be caused by a mother’s …
Continue ReadingRetirement of the Space Shuttle Program is Wrong
Watching the Atlantis arrive from its last voyage into space was a remarkable moment for all Americans. After 30 brilliant years of triumph and …
Continue ReadingRisks of Secondhand Smoke Include Childhood Learning Disabilities
A July 2011 study suggests children who are frequently exposed to secondhand smoke have an increased risk for developing a learning disability. …
Continue ReadingStem Cell News: Angina Sufferers May Find Relief with Stem Cell Use
A study published in the3 July 2011 issue of “Circulation Research” indicates stem cells may produce benefits for severe angina sufferers. …
Continue ReadingWhat is a Manned Spacecraft Better At Than an Unmanned One?
While it’s certainly rocket science, understanding the differences between what is a manned and unmanned spacecraft is easier than one might …
Continue ReadingCalculus and Astronomy: How do they Relate?
Calculus is used in all areas of physics - and astronomy is no exception. Astronomers regularly use calculus to study the motions of planets, …
Continue ReadingSuper Stars of Astronomy - The Biggest, Brightest, and Hottest of Them All
No more has the term “the force of a thousand suns” been more apt than to describe some of these super stars in the world of astronomy. …
Continue ReadingThe Sun Compared to Other Stars
Astronomers will tell you that the Sun is a “typical star” but just how true is this statement?
Continue ReadingDiscovering All About Gerard Kuiper
He is one of the most important modern scientists. He is known for a series of discoveries and his work has laid the foundation for the spacecraft …
Continue ReadingFamous Female Astronomers - a List and Description
There have been many important female astronomers. Women astronomers have helped expand our frontiers by being the first to discover how to calculate …
Continue ReadingGalaxy Supercluster Walls - Filaments - in Space
Matter in space ranges in size from subatomic particles to galaxy superclusters. In fact, there are larger objects than those—complexes of …
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