In 1998 Dr. Andrew Wakefield claimed that eight out of 12 children he studied experienced their first symptoms of autism within days of receiving the Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR) vaccine. A firestorm of controversy gave birth to the tragic anti-vaccination movement that has frightened a decade of parents. Dr. Wakefield's research has been exposed as a complex package of lies. picked by equinox 10 months ago

Ejaculation is just one of the aspects of female sexuality that are being demystified by research. In particular, the female orgasm, the subject of so many myths and folk beliefs, is gradually being understood.

Following some intense field research, here are some of the key facts about the female orgasm, as revealed by modern science. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

Scientists are challenging our understanding of what babies know. Richard Roth visited a research facility where scientists are investigating. picked by Neiako 3 years ago

Twelve academic institutions in California recently received approximately $271 million in grant money from a state agency to construct laboratories for stem-cell research, according to an article in The Chronicle of Higher Education (“In California, Millions Are Distributed for Stem-Cell Research,” May 8, 2008). picked by 1krazykorean 2 years ago

Take this short quiz to see just how much you know about products being marketed to you everyday!
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90% of cancer related deaths happens when the cancer metastasizes or spreads to other parts of the body. Now that a key enzyme that promotes the spreading of the cancer it is hoped that drugs to combat the enzyme will make cancer more survivable. picked by 2manyusernames 9 months ago

A team at the University of Washington has developed a contact lens that promises the ability to superimpose a transparent high resolution display over the field of vision of one, maybe both eyes of the wearer - leaving the way open for a democratization of augmented reality. Update to this. picked by cloudboy 2 years ago

Researchers at Vanderbilt University have identified a single mutation in a gene used in brain development that is responsible for doubling the risk for Autism. picked by capriccio 3 years ago

Ever wonder what the deal is with cults? picked by pulsisx 3 years ago

There are lots of things you can do right now to preserve, protect and enhance your gray matter. picked by karenben 1 year ago

Researchers in Canada have researched this possibility, and the outcome is... well different than the movies. picked by Ankabout 3 months ago

Rats now lining up in the name of research. picked by misswinkle 2 years ago

This list looks at some amazing past inventions that have been lost. Some may be cause for skepticism but almost all of the items here are things that we would definitely love to understand better today. Keep an open mind as some entries are famous for their part in conspiracy theories. picked by sharon22 4 months ago

Kyle Baker, a biologist for NOAA's Fisheries Service southeast region, said the species is the only seal to become extinct from human causes. picked by dollyllama 1 year ago

A top-mounted solar array may enable this massive radar platform to stay aloft for up to a month and that is just one of the innovative new airships picked by Bornbad 2 years ago

A spectacular platform has been designed to drift across the oceans of the world with the aid of the currents and the wind. picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

A new DNA test for the virus that causes cervical cancer does so much better than current methods that some gynecologists hope it will eventually replace the Pap smear in wealthy countries and cruder tests in poor ones. picked by sharon22 8 months ago

The Interactive Austism Network is an excellent new website designed to connect families impacted by autism spectrum disorders with researchers studying the condition to hopefully aid in new discoveries and treatments. picked by VooDooPeacock 3 years ago

Researchers say they have made the most significant breakthrough for 15 years in the quest to understand the fatal condition Motor Neurone Disease (MND). picked by keroberos32 2 years ago

From the moment I wake up, reaching over, not to my spouse; but rather to the power button on my nightstand-based laptop which provides me much required computer time through the night time hours. picked by secretsather 3 years ago