L1448-IRS2E: A Star Is Born

L1448-IRS2E: A Star Is Born

Astronomers have glimpsed what could be the youngest known star at the very moment it is being born -so young it can hardly be considered a true star because it is in the earliest stages of star…
CO2 Sequestration - In Rock Form

CO2 Sequestration - In Rock Form

If we can't get rid of CO2, the greenhouse gas that gets the most press, perhaps we can store it, say researchers.    Maybe even in rock form.     Carbon dioxide when mixed…
PO Enzyme Linked To Bipolar Disorder

PO Enzyme Linked To Bipolar Disorder

Lithium has been used for more than 50 years in the treatment manic depression, clinically termed bipolar disorder,  though no one is sure why it has been beneficial. Don't be concerned.  …
I?  Robot?

I? Robot?

I?  Robot? Okay, so I got the logicman handle for being a bit like Mr. Spock. But I am not a robot. I used to get called professor at school because I was so absent-minded. But I am not an…
At some point BP is just making this too easy

At some point BP is just making this too easy

I have nothing against BP.  BP was our biggest advertiser last year.  I think BP is generally one oil company that generally cares about the future of energy and reasonable use of the…
Why Didn't I Call The Site Science 2.0?

Why Didn't I Call The Site Science 2.0?

People who have been around a long time know the somewhat convoluted history of Science 2.0 in general and Scientific Blogging in specific but the top question I get after people say, "Oh, you're…