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Canadian Scientists Discover Gene for Depression
Canadian scientists have identified a gene that makes some people susceptible to major depressive disorders....
The Effects Global Warming May Have On Our Planet
While many realize that global warming is occurring on our planet, few understand the implications that this may have on our way of life. These rising global temperatures are going to cause a host of changes on our planet, and we need to act now or prepare to adjust to some very profound changes....
BBQ Causes Cancer
BBQ can cause cancer to those that eat it....
What Is Bulk Metallic Glass?
Bulk metallic glass, a.k.a. amorphous metal, appears to have a very bright future. Being twice as strong as titanium, tougher and more elastic than ceramics, and having excellent wear and corrosion resistance makes them attractive for a variety of applications. It can even be cast in a mold to near net shapes....
Scientist Hwang Woo Suk Falls Back to Earth
It's quite a sight to see a man rise to the very pinnacle of his vocation and then come falling back down to earth, disgraced, humbled and with his tail between his legs....
Biodiesel as an Alternative Fuel
Biodiesel fuel is a fuel made from the oil of certain oilseed crops such as soybean, canola, palm kernel, coconut, sunflower, safflower, corn and a hundreds of other oil producing crops. The oil is extracted by the use of a press. The oil is then mixed in specific proportions with other agents which causes a chemical reaction. The results of this reaction are two products, biodiesel and soap....
A Few Important Facts About International Video Standards Conversion
International video standards conversion presents a larger challenge to international viewing than does region coding....
Astronomy Real Star Power
Astronomy has to be one the most humbling of all subjects to study. Just the thought of our universe, being like a grain of sand in a sandy shore of universes, is enough to make me want to crawl back under the sheets....
The Process of Sleep in Humans
This article briefly looks at the physiological and some of the chemical processes and changes associated with sleep....
Controversial Research: Embryonic Stem Cells and Obesity Vaccines
When the results of the research are controversial, it draws people's attention. This can lead to the field itself, like Embryonic Stem Cell and Obesity research becoming controversial. But controversial research can lead to more new developments as researchers strive to address the controversy with new solutions....