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Meet “Sawyer”, a coffee-making, robot barista during a demonstration at "Henn-na Cafe," Japanese for "Strange Cafe", in Tokyo on January 30, 2018. (Reuters)

Science Images – January 2018

February 1, 2018

Hormone Cuts Sugar Craving; inSight Launch Delayed; Space Telescope Mirrors

December 31, 2015

Hormone Cuts Sugar Craving in Mice For those of us with an active “sweet tooth”, it can be really difficult to resist sweet treats like candy, cake and cookies. But with diseases and conditions associated with eating sugary foods like diabetes, heart disease and obesity at or near epidemic levels it’s important not to overindulge […]

NASA Delves into Deep Recesses of Mars

May 21, 2014

NASA hope exploring the deep recesses of Mars will give scientists insight into the early history of Earth. The US space agency recently gave the green light for the construction of a new lander that will examine the deep interior of the red planet. Scientists hope learning more about the composition, layering and processes of […]

Survey Reveals American’s Attitudes About Science and Technology

February 14, 2014

Americans like scientists.  They’re really interested in learning all about the latest scientific breakthroughs too.  But, unfortunately, it appears that a number of them can also use some tutoring to learn and better understand science. This bit of insight into the American public’s perception and understanding of science was determined by a survey of more […]

New Body Clock Info Could Help Treat Diabetes, Obesity

January 29, 2014

California researchers have gained fresh new insight into the factors that influence our internal clocks and say their findings could lead to new treatments for metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes. “Our group has been fascinated with circadian rhythms for over 10 years now, as they represent a marvelous example of robust control at the […]

NASA Plans Another Mission to Mars

August 23, 2012

NASA just can’t get enough of Mars.  Two weeks after successfully landing  the much-ballyhooed rover Curiosity on the red planet, officials at the U.S. space agency announced that yet another  mission to Mars is set for 2016. The InSight mission, which stands for “Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport,” will investigate deep […]

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