Stem cell therapy furthers research for infants with hypoplastic left heart syndrome

A phase I clinical trial is the first research monitored by the Food and Drug Administration…

Anonymizing personal data 'not enough to protect privacy,' shows new study

Current methods for anonymizing data leave individuals at risk of being re-identified, according to new research. …

New genetic interactions that may impact cancer outcomes

Scientists have identified 12 distinct types of gene-pair interactions in which varying levels of expression in…

Fussy fish can have their coral, and eat it too

Being a fussy eater is a problem for reef fish who seek refuge from climate change…

Climate changes faster than animals adapt

Climate change can threaten species, and extinctions can impact ecosystem health. It is therefore of vital…

Christopher Kraft at Flight Console

Christopher C. Kraft, Jr., who died July 22, 2019, created the concept of NASA’s Mission Control…

First of Two Van Allen Probes Spacecraft Ceases Operations

On July 19 mission operators turned off one of the two Van Allen Probes spacecraft. Originally…

Chandra X-ray observatory celebrates its 20th anniversary

On July 23, 1999, the Space Shuttle Columbia blasted off from the Kennedy Space Center carrying…

How do brains remember decisions?

Mammal brains — including those of humans — store and recall impressive amounts of information based…

Keeping livestock in the yard just might help your baby's immune system

Getting up close — and a little dirty — with farm animals just might help us…