Binary Stars: What They Are, How They Form, and How They Are Detected
Binary stars are simple yet intricate systems, their interactions creating some of the most spectacular fireworks in the universe. But what are binary …
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How will Solar Astronomy be improved with the GREGOR and the ATST telescopes?
The GREGOR is a new type of solar telescope. It uses adaptive optics to adjust for the atmospheric distortions caused by air and temperature. It also …
Continue ReadingAntibiotic Overdose Causing Temporal Arteritis
Temporal Arteritis is a medical condition where some of the arteries in the brain become inflamed, resulting in a painful headache. Advanced ages as …
Continue ReadingGlioblastoma Multiforme Causes: A Look at Genes that Could Cause Glioblastoma Multiforme
Glioblastoma multiforme is one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancers. It arises not from nerve cells, but the supporting glial cells. Little …
Continue ReadingNASA: The Free iPhone Application
Learn about the new source for constant NASA news.
Continue ReadingNewton's Laws Concerning Gravitation and How They Apply to Astronomy
Even though deduced in the 17th century, Newton’s first, second, and third laws of motion, plus his law of gravitation are extremely important …
Continue ReadingOverview of Digital Subtraction Angiography History
Digital subtraction angiography, or DSA, is used to look at images of blood vessels in the body by using an iodine based contrast. Learn about digital …
Continue ReadingSaturn Equinox - Many New Images, Many New Mysteries From The Cassini Mission
At equinox, when the sun hit Saturn’s rings edge-on, it was possible to see three-dimensional structures projecting above the plane of the …
Continue ReadingUrodynamic Testing: What to Expect
Urodynamic testing is any of several types of testing used to observe the function of the urinary tract during urination. Find out what to expect from …
Continue ReadingViking Mission to Mars - Experimenting on the Red Planet
There were four main experiments conducted by both Viking landers during their missions between 1975 and 1982. While these experiments faced a number …
Continue ReadingList of Good Bacteria: Essential Bacteria Information about Beneficial Microbes
Bacteria are not always the bad guys. There are a lot of bacteria that can do us the power of good. Read on to find out more.
Continue ReadingBrugada Syndrome and Brugada Symptoms
Brugada syndrome is a genetic disorder characterised by abnormal heart rhythms. If untreated it can lead to seizures, abnormal breathing and sudden …
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