Scientists have discovered a weakness in the AIDS virus that could lead to a new class of treatments. The virus acts like a hijacker, turning the body’s own machinery against it. But the new research could deprive AIDS of those weapons.
Scientists have discovered molecules that can determine whether cancer tumors will spread to other parts of the body. The tiny molecules prevent tumors from spreading.
Actor Hayden Christensen and director Doug Liman were kind enough, and brave
enough, to talk to us about their understanding of teleportation in the real
world (as opposed to in their new movie, Jumper).
Researchers studying the expected impact of global warming say many parts of the United States will see more thunderstorms as a result. They spotted an increase in the number of days with the conditions necessary to create big storms.
As pollsters have so well demonstrated this presidential primary season, reading minds, whether of voters or the person next to you, is close to impossible. However as this ScienCentral News video explains, scientists are actually one step closer to reading our thoughts.
Is aggressive behavior something that sometimes happens just because we like it? Research done on mice suggests we enjoy it the same way we enjoy other addicting activities.