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When re-entering Earth’s atmosphere in a space vehicle like the Shuttle, lift (and lift-to-drag ratio) determine where and how far you can go, …

Re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere is a challenging technical problem; while we have developed novel solutions to this problem, our re-entry …

The Doppler effect is often used when discussing the weather forecast, but it’s also a tool that can be used to diagnose serious health …

What are comets? Where do they come from and how often do they visit? Read the answers to these questions and more in this article all about comets.

Scientists have created a genetically modified tomato that has been shown to extend the lifespans of mice with cancer. It offers the prospect of …

At the exact time when the United States is abandoning a maneuverable, lifting re-entry vehicle for a re-entry capsule and China is aiming for the …

Wrapping up the Stem Cell series is an in-depth look at how cloning is achieved through stem cells and what it means for the future of humanity.

Rabbits joined the ever expanding list of cloned animals when cloned bunnies came hopping into the world in 2002.

By the time you spot the early signs of baldness, your hair is already on its way out. But genetic testing may be able to predict your risk of …

Learn about the history, mythology and astronomy regarding the northern constellation of Cassiopeia.

Genetics - the theory which explains how inherited characteristics are passed from one generation to the next, and natural selection, which allows …

In the second of this four-part series, we examine stem cells in regards to cancer treatments.