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What Is a Stem Cell Culture?

A stem cell culture involves removing stem cells from a source material and growing them under laboratory conditions. This area of human research and science is still under ethical debate. Stem cells have the unique ability to grow into any type of cell and have been very useful for various medical...

Ecstasy Study Shows MDMA Won't Harm Your Brain

Ecstasy Study Shows MDMA Won't Harm Your Brain

Startling results of one of the most extensive studies regarding the illegal drug Ecstasy shows that MDMA won't harm your brain. The study was published during the second week of February in the journal Addiction and found that 3,4-Methylenedioxyethampetamine (MDMA or Ecstasy) will not effect...

10 Psychological Experiments That Went Horribly Wrong

10 Psychological Experiments That Went Horribly Wrong

Psychology as we know it is a relatively young science, but since its inception it has helped us to gain a greater understanding of ourselves and our interactions with the world. Many psychological...

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Iceland Volcano and Ash Cause Flight Problems

Iceland's volcano eruption and ash cloud cause massive flight problems. The ash clouds from an eruption of Iceland has canceled dozens of flights, stranded thousands of U.S. passengers, and caused global disruption. More than 100 United States flights destined for the United Kingdom have been...

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How Was Penicillin Discovered and Developed?

Penicillin was a serendipitous discovery. It was discovered accidentally in 1928, by a Scottish bacteriologist named Alexander Fleming. Fleming was doing research on the staphylococci bacteria in his laboratory located at a hospital in London, St. Mary’s. During one of his experiments he placed...

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How to Prepare for a Career in Psychology

Looking to becoming a Psychologist?  Here are 5 of the critical steps as you prepare for your career in the field of psychology.   This list was adapted from the article How To Become A Psychologist1. Preparation to become a psychologist begins before formal educational pursuits....

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How to Prepare for a Career in Cad Drafting

If you're interested in a career as a CAD Drafter, here are five steps to keep in mind and help you prepare.High school students may prepare for a future as a CAD drafter by developing computer and communications skills. Students who participate in courses like: algebra, trigonometry, English, and...

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Jennifer Hromadka Wedding Site Deleted

Jennifer Hromadka deleted her profile on TheKnot after her boyfriend Ray Clark has become the lead suspect in the Annie Le Murder, this after last year blasting people who alleged Ray was having an affair with someone at the Yale Research Lab. Hromadka called her boyfriend Ray Clark a bit naive,...

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Understanding Money Market Accounts

Money market accounts are a high interest savings account offered by banks and other financial institutions. Money market accounts offer a higher return than premium savings accounts and require a higher deposit. Funds within money market accounts are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance...

Thomas Jefferson University Finds Hangover Cure

Thomas Jefferson University Finds Hangover Cure

A researcher from the Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has determined the most effective hangover cure: aspirin and coffee. Michael Oshinsky, a professor at the University, performed a study of rats. Oshinsky gave the rats alcohol and then measured biochemical functions....