A statistical model based on risk factors says it can predict the probability (absolute risk) of a woman developing breast, ovarian, and endometrial (womb) cancer using easily obtainable information…

A computer model estimate says it might be easier than previously thought for a planet to overheat into the scorchingly uninhabitable "runaway greenhouse" stage. That may mean some planets…

Fibromyalgia, widespread general muscle pain and fatigue, has no known causes or effective treatments but small-fiber polyneuropathy (SFPN) has a clear pathology and is known to be caused by…

Researchers can argue about the accuracy of old thermometers and how to pick the datapoints of numerical models, but radio waves can help clear some things up. The ionosphere, one of the regions of…

Satellite observations made from 1982 to 2010 found that warm, arid regions are getting greener.  Researchers have long argued that increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide will fertilize enhanced…

Breast reduction surgery has been linked to measurable improvements in several important areas of both physical health and quality of life, according to a new paper. The study used the BREAST-Q©…

Researchers writing in Cell Regeneration report that they used induced pluripotent stem cells from urine to create a human tooth structure. The integration-free human urine induced pluripotent stem…

Though Oregon voters gave a thumbs down to a 2010 ballot measure to create state-certified marijuana dispensaries, the Legislature bucked that tyranny of the majority and made them legal this month.…

Music is an ancient and important expression of human creativity, and is an intrinsic part of culture. It can be argued that creative expression is what makes our species unique among those on earth…

Taxes reduce consumption and usage of the products being targeted, it is just often the case that it isn't reducing consumption among the people being targeted. As a way to spur consumption of '…