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FDA Approves New Drug ‘Xofigo’ To Treat Prostate Cancer

May 02, 2013 08:23 AM EDT

FDA Approves Procysbi to Treat Genetic Condition

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration have given a nod to Novoto's 'Procysbi' for treating nephropathic cystinosis in kids and adults. This drug was given the orphan product designation as it was meant to treat a rare disease or condition.

May 02, 2013 07:33 AM EDT

Study Links Mediterranean Diet to Preserving Memory

A recent study published in the journal Neurology shows a strong correlation between the Mediterranean diet and memory skills.

Vermont Woman Disfigured With Lye Attack Reveals Her New Face After Face Transplant

May 02, 2013 06:05 AM EDT

Vermont Woman Disfigured by Lye Attack Reveals New Face after Face Transplant

Carmen Blandin Tarleton, who was left disfigured by her estranged husband, received a complete face transplant in February with the help of donors and family. The domestic abuse victim finally revealed her new reconstructed face to the world during a news conference held Wednesday at the Boston's Br...

May 01, 2013 01:04 PM EDT

'Starving Time' Shows Jamestown Residents Resorted to Cannibalism

Archaeologists just released some shocking new information. Jamestown's colonists may have resorted to cannibalism during the "starving time" winter of 1609-10.

May 01, 2013 11:59 AM EDT

Robots Develop Sense of Touch: Major Implications for Robotic Limbs (Video)

Researchers have found a way to allow a robot to delicately reach through clutter in order to pick up an object. The new creation has major implications for robotics and the creation of touch-sensitive limbs.

May 01, 2013 08:13 AM EDT

Who Wants to Buy a Pro-Environment Light Bulb? Not Conservatives or Moderates!

Who needs an energy efficient light bulb? Not conservatives, that's for sure! A new series of studies has revealed that conservatives are less likely to buy energy efficient light bulbs if they're packaged as environmentally friendly.

Apr 30, 2013 11:44 AM EDT

Treasure Trove of Archaeology Unearthed: Family of Medieval Skeletons Beneath Scotland

Researchers have unearthed a veritable treasure trove of archaeology--a family of medieval skeletons buried beneath a parking lot in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Apr 30, 2013 09:54 AM EDT

Space Rock Slams into ISS Solar Panels: Bullet-sized Hole Created

A small space rock slammed into one of the ISS's solar panels and created a bullet-sized hole.

Apr 29, 2013 12:52 PM EDT

Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo Blasted Off Today in First Rocket-Powered Flight

Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo rocket blasted off today as it took its first supersonic leap toward outer space.

Apr 27, 2013 09:24 AM EDT

It's Not Survival of the Fittest: Evolution Occurs Without Competition

Is it really survival of the fittest? That may not be the case when it comes to evolution. Computer scientists have discovered that the popular explanation of competition to survive in nature may not actually be necessary for evolvability to increase.