Stuttering Genes Discovered

Stuttering Genes Discovered – Researchers have discovered three gene mutations linked to stuttering, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
The discovery of the so-called “stuttering genes” may also help identify at-risk children so they can receive intervention early enough to overcome stuttering entirely.
“This is the first study to pinpoint specific [...]

Dark Matter Particles Detected

Dark Matter Particles Detected – Mysterious subatomic particles that could be dark matter have been detected at the bottom of an old mine in Minnesota.

Scientists searching for traces of dark matter – which theoretically makes up most of the universe’s mass – believe they have detected it for the first time.
A team of physicists say [...]

Breadcrumb Disables Large Hadron Collider

Breadcrumb Disables Large Hadron Collider – A breadcrumb dropped by a bird onto an outdoor segment caused the $8 billion Large Hadron Collider to shut down, again, this week.

“A bit of baguette on the busbars,” as one staffer told reporters, caused several sections of the 17-mile-long particle collider to overheat.
Had it been in use, the [...]

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