Harvesting Teeth for Stem Cells

Harvesting Teeth for Stem Cells
What if those pearly brights could be used for more than eating or charming? Scientists say below the tough white shell of some wisdom and baby teeth is a bounty of adult stem cells.

Science of…Animal Spies

Science of…Animal Spies
The government has enlisted the help of furry critters and buzzing bugs to further its military mission of surveillance, defense and even weaponization. From carrier pigeons that carried encoded messages during World War II to canine suicide bombers, animals have been conscripted into global conflicts...

Spotting Jupiter’s New Spot

Spotting Jupiter’s New Spot
On July 19, a big chunk of something smacked into Jupiter, causing a black mark on the gas giant’s surface and raising a lot of questions. Fortunately, the newly upgraded Hubble Telescope was in the neighborhood and pointed its powerful lens at the impact site, giving scientists all sorts of exciting...

Science of…Health Care Reform

Science of…Health Care Reform
As Congress tackles one of the most important and expensive revamps of the American health care system, some are attacking the science used to measure how effective treatments are. This research–known as comparative effectiveness research–does not attempt to ration health care. And, could...

Sun Block of the Century

Sun Block of the Century
Watch the video Solar Eclipse 2009 Tell us what you know bout this INCREDIBLE PHENOMENA, ending of the earth!!??. The longest solar eclipse of the century is slated to cross India and China. A total eclipse will be visible across parts of Asia, including India and China. Expected to last over six and...

Science Adventure Aims for Arctic Passage

Science Adventure Aims for Arctic Passage
Whether the 64-foot sailboat Ocean Watch will make it through the fabled Northwest Passage–all indications point to yes, though–remains to be seen. But that’s what what voyages of discovery are all about. Follow the daily updates on the Around the Americas crew log and stay tuned for...

Building Something SciFoo Style

Building Something SciFoo Style
Every year the brightest science minds head south in July–somewhat like the swallows to Capistrano. This is more like the string theorists to the world Google headquarters in Mountain View, California. There, they meet in an unconference, trade brilliant notions and form collaborations to address...

Cats Purrfect Sending Messages to Owners

Cats Purrfect Sending Messages to Owners
Watch the video How your cat’s purr manipulates you. A cat’s purr normally says, “I’m happy.” But a new British study suggests some purrs send cat owners a much different message: “Feed me!” (Source: AP) Karen McComb, a psychologist at the University of Sussex,...

Bridging the Science and Society Gap

Bridging the Science and Society Gap
There appears to be a huge disconnect between the public and scientists, as evidenced through a Pew Research Center report that came out last week. Science writer Chris Mooney, the author of Republican War on Science and Stormworld has a new book, titled, Unscientific America, showing just how un-science-focused...

Bottled Water Goes Under the Microscope

Bottled Water Goes Under the Microscope
Water, water everywhere but no two types are regulated the same way. It’s a mouthful but a new report suggests that consumers know less about expensive bottled water than they do about what comes out of the tap for free. Now the Government Accounting Office is suggesting better labeling, to differentiate...

Science Champions in our Midst

Science Champions in our Midst
The Washington state Leadership Assistance for Science Education Reform (LASER) program turned ten this year, in the midst of a state budget crisis. The legislature slashed its funding considerably. But the Pacific Science Center, which administers the program, honored science advocates across the state. They...

Attack of the Jellyfish

Attack of the Jellyfish
Scientists are starting to see jellyfish as a symptom of a sick ocean. More and larger jellyfish blooms are crippling fisheries that are already struggling. They are closing beaches and stinging bathers. But they are also moving toward the poles as the world’s oceans warm. New research shows the...

Science of…the 4th of July

Science of…the 4th of July
The trash can smoke ring generator is a signature finale in Steve Spangler’s stage show… and was recently featured on the Ellen DeGeneres Show. Everyone always wants to know how to make Steve’s classic giant smoke rings… now you can make them at home with a special Fourth of...

Food Art Relies on Science

Food Art Relies on Science
Indulge all of your senses at Chef Homaro Cantu’s Moto, where the international menu is boosted by what the trailblazing chef calls molecular gastronomy — a futuristic method of preparing food that incorporates science and artistry into the culinary experience. Making icecream with liquid...