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Cassie Kelly
Jul 24, 20173 min read
Forcing the Immune System to Attack Cancer
With a floor-length list of side effects and the uncertainty of whether chemotherapy and radiation will work, patients are turning to...


Cassie Kelly
Jul 3, 20174 min read
Radiation Could be the Silent Killer of Mars Colonists
The first colonists on Mars will be tasked with flying a massive spacecraft to the planet, landing safely, laying the groundwork for a...


Cassie Kelly
Jun 14, 20174 min read
Mars Needs a Whole New Clock and Calendar
Soon enough, humans will be living on Mars, almost 40 million miles from their home planet. This will require some major work, like...


Cassie Kelly
Jun 5, 20172 min read
Regional Officials to Ask Trump Administration to End Uranium Mining Ban Near Grand Canyon
A draft letter backed by officials in Arizona and Utah is urging the Trump administration to review the uranium mining ban near the Grand...


Cassie Kelly
Jun 2, 20172 min read
The Electrifying Reason Lightning Can Make Space Rockets Explode
On June 1, a SpaceX Falcon 9 was meant to make history twice over as the 100th launch from Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center and...


Cassie Kelly
Jun 2, 20172 min read
Toxic Cocktail of Man-Made Chemicals Found in Great Barrier Reef Turtles
Green Sea Turtles in Australia's Great Barrier Reef are some of the world's most majestic creatures. They have a lifespan of up to 50...


Cassie Kelly
Jun 1, 20173 min read
What is NICER? The Mission Launching on the CRS-11 Falcon 9 Today
There are some objects in the universe that just don’t make sense, and our current technology isn’t advanced enough to help. But, on June...


Cassie Kelly
Jun 1, 20172 min read
Not So Funny: The Arctic is Leaking Laughing Gas
Nitrous oxide, the main ingredient in laughing gas, does more than just act as a nerve agent; it is a powerful greenhouse gas. It is 300...


Cassie Kelly
May 26, 20172 min read
NASA Finds New, Frightening Way Glaciers Are Melting in Greenland
Scientists have had their eyes on Greenland as its iconic glaciers have begun disappearing due to a warming climate. But, what they...


Cassie Kelly
May 24, 20172 min read
Global Drug Survey Reveals the World's Most Dangerous Substance
The results of the latest Global Drug Survey (GDS) are in, and they’ve revealed the most dangerous substance in the world. According to...


Cassie Kelly
May 22, 20172 min read
Want to Build An Extremely Large Telescope? You Need a Mirror Like This
The latest technological feat by the European Southern Observatory is an optical/near infrared telescope that will be the world’s...


Cassie Kelly
May 19, 20172 min read
23 California Salmon Species Likely to Go Extinct Within 100 Years
California's plethora of salmon and trout species are dwindling at a rapid rate. A new study found that of the 31 genetically distinct...


Cassie Kelly
May 17, 20172 min read
Dams Significantly Impact Global Carbon Cycle, New Study Finds
There are an estimated 84,000 dams in the U.S., blocking more than 17 percent of rivers in the nation. Dams are interrupting wildlife...


Cassie Kelly
May 16, 20173 min read
Stunning Paintings Send Strong Message on Need to Protect Primates
The Explorer's Club in New York City was covered with portraits of primates on May 10, in the first art exhibit the club has ever hosted...


Cassie Kelly
May 15, 20173 min read
Seeing Is More Than Believing with Biosensing Contact Lenses
New biosensing contact lenses are designed to detect glucose levels for diabetics and hold thousands of other possibilities. Could...


Cassie Kelly
May 15, 20173 min read
SpaceX's New Mini-Falcon 9, the Block 5, Will Re-Fly in a Day
On March 30, Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX, said his next goal was 24-hour re-flight for Falcon 9-based missions. He’s already condensed...


Cassie Kelly
May 10, 20172 min read
Even Your Sea Salt Contains Microplastics
Sea salt may be healthy and rich in minerals, but a new study found it is also rich in plastic. Sea salt has gained some popularity in...


Cassie Kelly
May 6, 20172 min read
How the Solar Industry Is Getting Ready for the Great American Eclipse
This August, Americans will have a rare opportunity to see a total solar eclipse from their homeland, but it will also be a misfortune...


Cassie Kelly
May 1, 20175 min read
Final Study Shows Coal Export Terminal Would Increase Cancer Rates, Carbon Emissions
Millennium Bulk Terminals of Longview, Washington, is making plans for a facility along the Columbia River that would export up to 44...


Cassie Kelly
May 1, 20172 min read
World's Oldest Cave Glacier Reveals 10,000 Years of Climate Data
Deep inside the Apuseni Mountains you'll find the Scărișoara Ice Cave in Transylvania, the oldest cave glacier in the world. You'll...


Cassie Kelly
Apr 27, 20172 min read
Anything But the Wine! Climate Change Takes Its Toll on Grapes
A new Global Wine Index outlines the most at-risk wine regions according to natural disasters, rising temperatures and other climate...


Cassie Kelly
Apr 26, 20174 min read
Women's Ridesharing Apps Are Popping Up Everywhere
Women are taking a stand and making a place for themselves in the ride-sharing community. As soon as Nancy picked up the passenger for a...


Cassie Kelly
Apr 24, 20171 min read
Scientists Found Something Super Weird in This Giant Glob of Stars
Globular clusters are just as they sound: giant spherical globs of stars gravitationally bound by a central force. But the source of that...

Cassie Kelly
Apr 19, 20172 min read
Mountaintop Removal Site Could Become Kentucky's Largest Solar Farm
Kentucky, like most of the Appalachian region, has been in economic distress since the bust of the coal mining industry. But, new hope...
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