January 27, 2012
Too Much Information Can Harm Patients [Excerpt]
In his new book, cardiologist Eric Topol explores the ways in which the digital age is transforming medicine
A Balloon Could Rise All the Way to Outer Space
A thought experiment conducted by SA editor George Musser concludes that it's a myth that balloons are inherently unable to work in space
Obama Faced Bias at the Ballot Box. Will Romney?
A new method which looks for links between prejudice and voting choices could be used to examine the hot-button issue of the GOP candidate's religious affiliation
Wireless Sensors Monitor Brain-Waves on the Fly
Electroencephalography used to require a person to sit still while a computer tracked the brain's electrical impulses. A newer technology untethers this research
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Mobile app lets citizen scientists keep track of meteoroids
Contribute your experience of having been in an earthquake with USGS scientists
Learn about city pigeons, watch pigeons for science, learn cool facts, and increase your awareness of nature in your neighborhood
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