Genetically Engineered Cow Could Be Solution To Milk Allergies
Scientists have created a cow that produces milk free of a protein that is commonly fingered as the source of dairy allergies.
Child Abuse Hospitalizations Increased 5% Over 12-Year Period: Study
A new report that finds a slight uptick in hospitalization of children due to severe injuries resulting from abuse seems to clash with child protective agency data.
Great Barrier Reef Has Shrunk By Half Over Last 27 Years: Study
Storms and starfish have reduced coral coverage in Australia's Great Barrier Reef by 50 percent over 27 years, scientists say.
5 Scary-Looking Animals That Aren't So Scary At All
What do vampire squids, sun scorpions, and basking sharks have in common? They're all relatively harmless, despite their fearsome looks.
It Takes More Than Mind Over Matter To Cheat Death, David Blaine-Style: The Science Of Daredevils
Freedivers, sword swallowers, and tightrope walkers all perform feats that appear deadly -- but science explains how they survive.
Aliens Could Be From Earth: Scientists Lend Weight To 'Lithopanspermia' Hypothesis
Extraterrestrial life could have originated here on Earth and escaped our solar system on meteorites, according to authors of a new study.
Harvest Moon 2012: Why The Moon Will Be Big And Colorful This Weekend
If you're in the Northern Hemisphere, this weekend the moon may look bigger and more fiery than usual.
NASA Photo Shows Deepest Look At Universe Yet
NASA's newest snapshot of the universe goes back 13.2 billion years, "only" half a billion years after the Big Bang.
Hostile Bacteria In Gut A Likely Sign Of Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers found that people with type 2 diabetes had very distinct kinds of bacteria thriving in their intestines.
Stars And Public Health Campaigns: Good Idea Or Bad Idea?
Some scientists say using stars to promote public-health causes shines a needed spotlight; others say celebrity involvement sensationalizes issues.
How Animal 'Chefs' Prepare Their Food
Naked Mole-Rats Offer Pain Relief Insights
Researchers are trying to figure out how naked mole-rats can cheerfully traipse through acidic fumes that make other animals gag.
Fighting Pimples With Viruses? Future Acne Treatment Could Challenge Proactiv
Viruses that prey on acne-causing bacteria, or the enzymes produced by the viruses, could be used to treat acne one day, scientists say.
Breast Cancer Genetic Atlas Finds Similarities To Ovarian Cancer
Genetic similarities between a subtype of breast cancer and ovarian cancer mean that existing ovarian cancer treatments could be put to a new use.
Panda Cub Autopsy Offers Few Clues To Death
Preliminary results from the necropsy of a week-old baby panda shed little light on why she died Sunday morning at the National Zoo.
Eunuchs In Korea Enjoyed Longer Lifespan Than Peers, Study Finds
Eunuchs living in Korea centuries ago had longer lifespans than intact men -- a find that could shed light on how sex hormones influence health.
Fox News, WSJ Mislead On Climate Change: Scientist Group
News Corp.'s Fox News Channel and the Wall Street Journal opinion section routinely mislead viewers and readers about climate-change facts, according to a scientist advocacy group.
Facebook Stalking A Hindrance To Romantic Recovery
You probably already know you shouldn't be stalking your ex's Facebook profile, but now it's confirmed by science.
Emmy Nominations 2012: Will 'Game Of Thrones' Win The Drama Crown?
This weekend, everyone's favorite sprawling bloody fantasy "Game of Thrones" has a chance to wrest the crown of best dramatic series away from the incumbent Kings of Madison Avenue.
Pacifiers Could Stunt Emotional Growth Of Baby Boys
A new study says a pacifier hinders a young boy’s emotional development by interfering with his ability to mimic the facial expressions of those around him.
3-D Models Get Stress Relief From Strengthening Program
3-D printers may soon be able to print you a new liver if yours is failing.
High BPA Exposure Tied To Childhood Obesity
New York University School of Medicine researcher Leonardo Trasande and his colleagues examined urinary BPA levels in a sample of nearly 3,000 children and adolescents, including 1,047 children scored as overweight and 590 scored as obese.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Not Linked To Virus
Researchers examined blood samples from 147 people diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome and 146 healthy subjects. The researchers found no traces of the viruses previously linked to chronic fatigue syndrome in either group.
Astronomers Reach Verdict On Distance From Earth To Sun, Finally
A new fixed figure replaces the complicated equation that served as the previous definition of an astronomical unit..
Duodenal Switch A "Viable Option" For Weight Loss
Though the duodenal switch technique has weight loss advantages, a new study found that it also comes with extra blood loss and longer hospital stays, and more patients who had the procedure ended up with nutrient deficiencies.
"Sexting" Again Linked To Risky Sex Among Teens
In the new study, LA teens who had sent racy texts were seven times more likely to be sexually active than those who said they'd never sexted.
Antibody Targets Multiple Flu Strains With Long Protein Fingers
Scientists dream of universal flu vaccines and therapies that could throttle pandemics before they even have a chance to spread, and the recent discovery a new, multi-tasking antibody suggests it might be possible.
Hope For New Drug-Resistant TB Treatment From Bacterial Compound
Scientists have figured out how a compound called pyridomycin kills the bacteria that causes tuberculosis, and found that it can work its magic even against certain drug-resistant strains.
New Baby Panda Born At National Zoo After 5 False Alarms
Proud panda mother Mei Xiang has shown similar signs of pregnancy five times since 2007, all of which turned out to be false alarms. But on Sunday night, she delivered.
Alabama's Segregation For Inmates With HIV Faces Court Scrutiny
The American Civil Liberties Union sued Alabama in 2011 for what the group contends is a discriminatory practice that prevents most HIV-positive inmates from participating in rehabilitation and retraining programs important for their success after prison.
