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Scientists Unveil New Cheap Solar Cell Design

Northwestern University scientists think they've solved a problem with cheap solar cells by swapping a corrosive liquid for a thin metal film.

Many 'Pro-Life' Americans Support Legal Abortion Rights, As 'Pro-Choice' Group Reaches Record Low

A record-low 41 percent of Americans identify themselves as pro-choice when it comes to abortion rights, according to Gallup.

Scientists Turn Skin Cells Into Beating Heart Muscle

Scientists have for the first time succeeded in taking skin cells from patients with heart failure and transforming them into healthy, beating heart tissue that could one day be used to treat the condition.

House Republicans In GOP Women's Caucus Consistently Vote Against Women's Equality, Health

The Republicans in the recently formed Women's Policy Alliance don't actually support legislation intended to aid women.

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What Are Brain Tapeworms? Find Out How They Are Causing Cysts And Eating Holes In Human Brains

In a recent study, researchers found that 20-foot-long tapeworms could be eating holes in your brain without you even knowing. Brain tapeworms, a parasitic infection of the nervous system, can leave their victims paralyzed, epileptic, or worse, according to Theodore Nash, a doctor at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD.

Olympics 2012: Ramadan Sets Muslim Athletes Extra Test At London Games

When Malaysian cyclist Azizulhasni Awang opted to postpone his Ramadan fast until after the London Games, the decision was all about going for Olympic gold. Anything that might jeopardize the chance of a medal for the 24-year-old at his second Olympics had to be dealt with sensibly, he says.

'Pre-Diabetes Diabetes Rising Among US Teens [STUDY]

The percentage of U.S. teenagers with pre-diabetes or full-blown type 2 diabetes has more than doubled in recent years -- though obesity and other heart risk factors have held steady, government researchers reported Monday.

The Falcon 9 and Dragon spacecraft lift off from Space Launch Complex 40 Tuesday morning.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Commercial Rocket Lifts Off For International Space Station [PHOTOS & VIDEO]

Marking the beginning of the second demonstration mission for NASA's Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS) program, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket lifted off Tuesday from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida at 3:44 a.m. EDT.

SpaceX Launches Dragon capsule into the orbit

Beam Me Up: SpaceX Launches First Commercial ISS Delivery (And Scotty's Ashes) Into Space

The California company's Falcon rocket, topped by an unmanned Dragon freight capsule, lifted off from its Florida pad at 03:44 EDT, after an aborted first attempt at the weekend.

Solar Eclipse 2012: Pictures Of The Rare 'Ring of Fire' And Those That Witnessed It [PHOTOS]

A rare annular solar eclipse rested over Asia and parts of the Western United States, as the new moon passed between the sun and the earth. It was the first eclipse of its kind visible in the U.S. in almost 18 years, according to NASA. View the slideshow to see photos of the 2012 solar eclipse and ring of fire.

Blasting Music Tied To Drinking And Drugs [STUDY]

Doctors know that drinking, drugs and risky sex go together in young people -- and a new study suggests loud music should be added to that list.

Aimee Copeland: Georgia Woman With Flesh Eating Bacteria Disease In Critical Condition

Aimee Copeland, a Georgia woman fighting a flesh-eating bacterial infection was in critical condition at Augusta Hospital on Saturday, a hospital spokeswoman said. She may need to amputate her hands and foot, after surgeons already amputated the 24-year-old's left leg at the hip.

Ring Of Fire: Watch Solar Eclipse 2012 Online

Anticipation is rising in the Western United States as a solar eclipse is sweeping across the globe, having just come from Asia across the Pacific Ocean to North America.

Solar Eclipse 2012: Watch 'Ring of Fire' Eclipse Here

The spectacular ring of fire solar eclipse is set to take Sunday night, visible to the naked eye in only a few locations. For those who cannot witness the event, you can enjoy it here.

When And Where To Watch The 'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse

A spectacular solar eclipse, dubbed the ring of fire, will be visible to people in certain parts of the world Sunday night and Monday morning -- depending on location -- but live broadcasts will make it available to anyone with an Internet connection.

6 People Killed, Historic Buildings Crumble In North Italy Earthquake [PHOTOS]

A strong earthquake rocked a large swathe of northern Italy early on Sunday, killing at least three people and causing serious damage to the area's cultural heritage.

Texting Drivers Take Eyes Off Road 5 Seconds On Average: Study

More than 5,000 people die each year as a result of being distracted while driving, and a new study indicates that teens and cell phones make for the most volatile combination. It is estimated that of all drivers under age 20 involved in fatal crashes, 16 percent were distracted -- the highest proportion of any age group.

Hope For Alzheimer?s Cure, But Researchers Still Have ?Many Rivers To Cross?

A new $100 million drug trial aimed at preventing early-onset Alzheimer's is at the forefront of efforts to treat and cure this disease, which is expected to weigh heavily on the U.S. as Baby Boomers grow older.

Arby's Employee Finger Found in Sandwich: 3 Other Fingers Discovered in Fast Food

A Michigan teen found his usual Arby's roast beef sandwich a little chewier than usual, only to discover it contained an extra ingredient: an employee's finger.

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Marijuana Tops Cocaine As Most Commonly Used Drug Among Arrestees In 10 U.S. Cities

Marijuana is the most commonly used drug among men arrested in 10 cities in the United States, while cocaine use among arrestees is on the decline, a federal report revealed Wednesday.

Xarelto, which Johnson & Johnson developed in partnership with German drugmaker Bayer AG, is already approved to reduce risk of blood clots in the legs and lungs of people who have had knee or hip replacement surgery. It is also approved to prevent stroke

Zytiga: Johnson & Johnson Drug Shows Promise In High-Risk Prostate Cancer

Adding Johnson & Johnson's advanced prostate cancer drug, Zytiga, to hormone therapy before surgery has been shown for the first time to eradicate tumors in some men with high-risk forms of the disease.

Obama Administration Sets Deadline For Proposals On State Healthcare Exchanges

The Obama administration forged ahead with healthcare reforms on Wednesday, announcing a November 16 deadline for state governments to submit proposals showing how they intend to operate health insurance exchanges in 2014.

Ancient 'Loch Ness Monster' Suffered From Arthritis Leading To Pliosaur Demise, New Research Says

Ancient versions of the mythical Loch Ness monster apparently suffered from a very pedestrian case of arthritis as they aged, according to British researchers, leading to the demise of the pliosaur.

Insecticide Resistance Threatens Malaria Fight

Malaria-carrying mosquitoes in Africa and India are becoming resistant to insecticides, putting millions of lives at greater risk and threatening eradication efforts, health experts said on Tuesday.

Quadriplegic Man Regains Some Use Of Hands After Doctors ?Rewire? His Nerves

Surgeons have rewired a 71-year-old paralyzed man using a technique called nerve transfer, helping him regain some use of his hands.

Alina Sarag, 15, Dies After Doctor Misdiagnoses Tuberculosis For ?Lovesickness,? Bulimia

Alina Sarag, a 15-year-old teenager from the UK died of tuberculosis after five doctors incorrectly diagnosed her with 'lovesickness' and bulimia, even though she had previously been treated for the disease.

Sleepwalkin' USA: Study Finds One-Third Of Americans Probably Night Wanderers

Sleepwalking has been understudied and probably undertreated, a Stanford University sleep researcher says.

Disrupted sleep linked to Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's Disease: US Launches Ambitious Plan With Research Push

The U.S. government launched an ambitious push to develop new treatments for Alzheimer's on Tuesday with a first prevention study of high-risk patients and tests on an insulin nasal spray that has shown promise in earlier studies.

Marijuana May Ease Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms [STUDY]

People with multiple sclerosis have long said that smoking marijuana helps ease their painful muscle cramping. And a new clinical trial suggests they are not just blowing smoke. The study, published Monday, found that for 30 MS patients with muscle spasticity, a few days of marijuana smoking brought some relief.

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