Research: Could preventing autism be as simple as changing expectant mothers’ diet? —
The risk of developing autism-spectrum disorders is determined by the mother's microbiome -- the collection of microorganisms that naturally live inside us --...
Research: Final data from the mission lends support to the standard cosmological model —
In 2013, ESA's Planck mission unveiled a new image of the cosmos: an all-sky survey of the microwave radiation produced at the beginning...
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Research: Mugwort pollen as main source of airborne endotoxins —
A wide range of airborne substances can cause respiratory problems for asthma sufferers. These include bacteria and their components, which can trigger inflammations....
Research: A medieval maritime crossroads in Greece —
Medieval ceramic article from Chalcis typical of...
Research: New study reveals world’s largest fish is larger and lives longer than previously...
Already the world's largest shark species, male whale sharks can swim around the ocean for up to 130 years, according to a recently...
Research: RSTAR can navigate large obstacles and carry payloads necessary for search and rescue...
A new highly maneuverable search and rescue robot that can creep, crawl and climb over rough terrain and through tight spaces has been...
Research: Supersharp images from new VLT adaptive optics —
The MUSE (Multi Unit Spectroscopic Explorer) instrument on ESO's Very Large Telescope works with an adaptive optics unit called GALACSI. This makes use...
Research: Potential for Antarctica to become plastics dumping ground and home for new species...
Antarctica is not as isolated from the rest of the world as scientists have thought, new research reveals, with potential for drifting plastics...
Research: Vital nutrient level indicated by protein presence —
Healthy soil contributes to healthy crops. Farmers know this, so they do what they can to ensure their soil is in good shape....
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Hey ISIS, You Suck: Local Muslims Post Anti-ISIS Billboard
A new billboard on Manchester Road in Missouri reads, "HEY ISIS, YOU SUCK!!! From: #ActualMuslims."
A group of Muslim-Americans have put up a blunt billboard...
