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Scientists Discover 'Gourmand Syndrome'

Researchers have uncovered the "Gourmand syndrome": "eating passion associated with right anterior lesions." Next time someone accuses you of gluttony, simply play the "I have a neurological disorder" card. [via Bitten]

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Bleeding hearts revealed with new scan

Images that for the first time show bleeding inside the heart after people have suffered a heart attack have been captured by scientists.

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Observatory: With an Ultrathin Film, a Big Step Forward for Flexible Electronics

Scientists in South Korea are reporting a significant advance toward the development of flexible electronics. ...

Basics: In ‘Geek Chic’ and Obama, New Hope for Lifting Women in Science

Some scientists say that now is the time to tackle the problem of attracting more women into the fold, and keeping them once they are there. ...

Mars methane media mess

Mars is an interesting place, and anytime we find something new and interesting about it, it’s not surprising to see the media covering it. It’s also not surprising to see the scientists involved excited about it. But when that news deals with biology, well, things tend to get a little out of...