This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image shows a gorgeous close-up view of the planet Jupiter. Astronomers were using Hubble to monitor changes in Jupiter's immense Great Red Spot (GRS) storm. During the exposures, on 21 April 2014, the shadow of the Jovian moon Ganymede swept across the center of the GRS. Giving the giant planet the uncanny appearance of having a pupil in the center of a 16 000 kilometre wide eye. Links: NASA Press release Jupiter's Great Red Spot and Ganymede's shadow — colour

Jupiter’s Great Red Spot is changing in size, color

October 29, 2015

By TONY WU Senior Staff Writer

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Scientists recently discovered that hyperpolarized diamonds can be used to detect cancer in humans.

Diamonds offer method of detecting cancer

October 22, 2015

By TONY WU Senior Staff Writer

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In patients with schizophrenia, damaged neurons can sometimes result in inflammation.

Inflammation linked to onset of schizophrenia

October 22, 2015

By MANISH PARANJPE Staff Writer

Can neuroscience live up to its promise?

October 22, 2015

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Images of Pluto taken by New Horizons show evidence of many regions of exposed water ice on the planet’s surface, highlighted in blue.

New photos of Pluto show ice, cobalt skies

October 22, 2015

By ELIZABETH LIU Senior Staff Writer

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The circadian rhythm, which regulates sleep cycles, is more complicated than was thought.

Retina has its own circadian rhythm

By JOAN YEA | October 22, 2015

The suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), a wing-shaped structure in the hypothalamus, operates as the body’s internal clock, synchronizing circadian rhythms of separate tissues to generate an approximately 24-hour circadian cycle for the entire body.

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The partnership between Boeing and CMU aims to improve preventative maintenance.

Artificial intelligence can enhance safety of planes

October 22, 2015

By RAYYAN JOKHAI For The News-Letter

Nerve transfers permit more patient movement

October 22, 2015

By ADARSHA MALLA Staff Writer

California ends sales of plastic microbeads

October 22, 2015

By SABRINA CHEN For The News-Letter

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Brain control can help paraplegic patients regain the ability to walk.

Paralyzed patient walks using brain control

October 22, 2015

By REGINA PALATINI Senior Staff Writer

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Scientists discovered a new pathway that might prevent alcoholism.

New enzyme possibly implicated in alcoholism

October 15, 2015

By RAYYAN JOKHAI For The News-Letter

Brain prosthesis can recover lost memories

October 15, 2015

By PAIGE FRANK For The News-Letter

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This year, the Nobel Prize was given to Youyou Tu and two colleagues.

Chinese scientist takes home Nobel Prize

October 15, 2015

By MANISH PARANJPE For The News-Letter

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Many ships have been lost at sea in the area known as the Bermuda Triangle.

New facts clarify Bermuda Triangle mystery

October 15, 2015

By REGINA PALATINI Senior Staff Writer

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Portabella mushrooms can be used as batteries.

Scientists create batteries out of mushrooms

October 15, 2015

By TONY WU Senior Staff Writer

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Neural stem cells could one day help cure diseases.

Why do I care about neural stem cells?

October 15, 2015

Population and consumption in a changing world

October 15, 2015

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The newly designed computer chip can store data more effectively than older ones.

Computer chip uses light to store data permanently

October 15, 2015

By ELIZABETH LIU Staff Writer

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Students and sponsors praised the inaugural MedHacks event.

First MedHacks catalyzes student innovation

October 8, 2015

By ELIZABETH LIU Senior Staff Writer

Neurogenesis can accelerate obesity

October 8, 2015

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