Libya Rebels Say Qaddafi Uses Human Shields to Defend Sirte

Sunday, August 28th, 2011

Libyan rebels said Muammar Qaddafi’s forces used civilians as human shields in an attempt to block opposition fighters from taking Sirte, one of the last remaining loyalist strongholds. Find more info about Libya Rebels Say Qaddafi Uses Human Shields to Defend Sirte photos videos pictures. read more

Obama Set to Package U.S. Jobs Stimulus with Bigger Deficit Cuts

Thursday, August 18th, 2011

A new attempt at a "grand bargain" with Republicans would combine long-term U.S. deficit reduction through entitlement benefit cuts and tax increases with immediate steps to boost job growth Find more info about Obama Set to Package U.S. Jobs Stimulus with Bigger Deficit Cuts photos videos pictures. read more

Stem Cells From Bone Marrow Save The Day

Friday, May 13th, 2011

New research, published in BioMed Central's open access journal Stem Cell Research & Therapy, investigates the therapeutic use of human stem cells from bone marrow against acute lung injury and identifies TNF-α-induced protein 6 as a major molecular component of stem cell action. Acute lung injury is a major ...

What bugs you? Book details science of what irks us

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

You know what bugs you. But do you know why? In the new book "Annoying: The Science of What Bugs Us," two science journalists attempt to answer exactly that. Find more info about What bugs you? Book details science of what irks us photos videos pictures. read more

What leads gay, straight teens to attempt suicide?

Monday, April 18th, 2011

Suicide attempts by gay teens — and even straight kids — are more common in politically conservative areas where schools don't have programs supporting gay rights, a study involving nearly 32,000 high school students found. Find more info about What leads gay, straight teens to attempt suicide? photos videos pictures. read ...