Scientists are developing a drug that may be effective in treating two sexually transmitted infections at once - HIV and genital herpes - as well as potentially preventing the spread of HIV from one person to another. Researchers from the University of Leuven (KU Leuven) in Belgium say the...
Some of you may have already seen this one posted on our Winding Road Racing Facebook page. If you’re a fan of the Caterham cars, rally racing, or just darn cool on-board video, you’ll probably want to have a look below.
Before we begin, let's put David Henry's numbers into perspective. Minnesota Vikings OLB Chad Greenway is the current NFL leader in tackles after 13 weeks. With 123 total tackles (solo and assisted) he's averaging just over 10 tackles per game — an impressive number for any player through more...
When France lost their final group stage match to already eliminated Sweden, the warning signs were already in place that the team hoping to forget their infighting and epic meltdown at the 2010 World Cup still had a bit of that left in them. And though losing 2-0 to Spain isn't exactly the most...
I have to give MTV credit--they have been crushing it when it comes to advocating for and educating about eating disorders. Not only did they partner with Demi Lovato for her heartbreaking/beautiful special, Stay Strong, they've been dealing with complex issues like body image*and, recently...
Why is NCSE Now Concerned with Climate Change?
Press Release
Book excerpt: "The Denial of Global Warming" (from "Merchants of Doubt")
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What Wenger's player never tackle poorly
Yes Arsenal have had a few bad injuries but Wenger has selective eye sight
Captain - Wenger is getting worse than ever
Dave Pittman is convinced you can teach schoolchildren to make healthy choices at lunchtime. And he's got the research to prove it. Pittman, a psychology professor at Wofford College in Spartanburg, ran tests in two different elementary schools in his area. He was trying, in part, to convince...
Eastmont Community Center responded to alarmingly low whooping cough and meningococcal meningitis immunization rates among Latino adolescents by launching a new adolescent immunization awareness initiative. The grassroots campaign aims to educate local Latino families about free or low-cost...
NCSE's executive director Eugenie C. Scott was invited to debate Ray Comfort, a creationist in the news recently for his plans to distribute copies of the Origin of Species with his own introduction, on the God & Country blog of U.S. News & World Report. Comfort began the debate on October 29...
Is it right to keep treating an animal just because the technology is available? The BBC's Bionic Vet Noel Fitzpatrick will be attending this year's British Veterinary Association (BVA) Congress to answer this question in a debate titled 'Treatment too far?' on Friday 24th September at 4pm...
Facebook figures out that you know Holly, although you haven't seen her in 10 years, because you have four mutual friends -- a good predictor of direct friendship. But sometimes Facebook gets it wrong. "Hey, I don't know Harry!" Roger Guimera and Marta Sales-Pardo, a husband-wife research team...