USA & Canada

Zicam Scare: Fact or Fiction

With the June 2009 Zicam recall everyone is wondering fact or fiction.

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Africa

Mummy Found of Hatshepsut, the Queen of Egypt

Mummy of Hatshepsut, recent interesting topic for archaeologist.

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World

$500k Prize Goes to Immune System Researchers

The winners of the largest medicine and Science award in the United States have been announced.

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Opinions

The Stem Cell Controversy in Michigan and the United States

Views on Proposal 2, the amendment in Michigan that legalized Stem Cell Research.

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Opinions

Should the Government Filter Federally Funded Research or Should the Public Have the Right to Access the Unfiltered Information

Discussion about the function of scientific research and whether information should be available to the public to enable them to make decisions accurately.

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Opinions

Adult Stem Cells: Morally Superior Medicine

Embryonic stem cells are thought by most scientists and researchers to hold potential cures for a many diseases, but Pro-Life organizations dispute the destruction of the blastocyst. Fortunately, there is an alternative – adult stem cells from cord blood found in newborn babies’ umbilical cords.

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Opinions

Rehabilitated Cells

The major restrictions on stem cell research have been removed.

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Opinions

Priceless Results

Will the crisis affect science?

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Satire

Avoiding Cavity Probes: How to Tell If Your Boss is an Alien

Use this simple guide to help figure out if your boss is human or is a being from outer space.

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Alternative

A Dash of Liquid Smoke, Please

A Dutch company is launching a new energy drink for smokers to deflate their cravings for a smoke. Its content is dubious. The reaction of authorities and anti-smoke campaigners is even more dubious.

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