Robert Boyle - Climate Science Pioneer

Robert Boyle - Climate Science Pioneer

Robert Boyle - Climate Science PioneerApart from his experiments with the compression of gases, Robert Boyle deserves to be remembered for his proposals about 'unmingled bodies' (atoms), his…
The Five Stages Of A Dying Theory

The Five Stages Of A Dying Theory

I am told that when a patient is diagnosed with a terminal illness, he or she will likely go through a well-defined sequence of stages. The first stage is Denial: the patient will convince him-…
Should Pregnant Women Be Concerned About BPA?

Should Pregnant Women Be Concerned About BPA?

A recent study from French government researchers reported new results on the exposure of pregnant women to more than 100 substances that might be a concern for the health of a developing fetus.…
No Evidence For Age-based Mammography Cut-Off

No Evidence For Age-based Mammography Cut-Off

There is no clear cut-off age to stop breast cancer screening, according to a new analysis which adds support for guidelines that encourage screening decisions based on individual patients and their…
Neanderthals: Not So Dumb

Neanderthals: Not So Dumb

Neanderthals modified their survival strategies even without external influences like environmental or climate changes, according to an analysis using carbonate isotopy in fossilized teeth that 250,…