Two grains actually.  Scientists studying grains of sand carried to earth in meteorites found in Antarctica have been able to determine information about how our solar system was formed. This method of studying stars can provide information that can’t be found with traditional astronomical means using telescopes or other observations. Two tiny grains of silica … Continue reading »

Sci is at SciAm Blogs today, talking about a study showing development of individuality in genetically identical mice. It's not the genetics, and it's not the environment. Rather, it's how you experience your environment that makes an individual difference. Head over and check it out! (Source)

A man blinded by the degeneration of his retinal cells can see well enough to get a driver's licence after receiving a stem-cell transplant    

My short answer: no. 

In recent days the Internet science community has got its collective nickers in a mighty twist. The disciples of the Aquatic Ape Hypothesis (AAH) have dared to hold an international congress in London and the, oh so irresponsible, press has … Continue reading →