Vibrating capsule treats constipation by buzzing the intestine

Vibrating capsule treats constipation by buzzing the intestine: "According to Dr. Yishai Ron, a researcher at Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, nearly half of the people who take medication for chronic constipation are unsatisfied with the results. That dissatisfaction can stem from unwanted side effects, concerns over the long-term safety of the medication, or "the fact that it simply doesn’t work." That's why he and his colleagues have created an oral capsule that relieves constipation by vibrating its way along the intestinal tract."



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New data disregards present theory on the formation of star clusters

New data disregards present theory on the formation of star clusters: "Recent data captured by NASA's Chandra Observatory and Spitzer Space Telescope has cast doubt on the basic model that accounts for the creation of star clusters. The data, collected from studies of NGC 2024, located in the Flame Nebula and the Orion Nebula Cluster, will require scientists to think up an entirely new approach as to how these celestial bodies come into creation."



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What Is Vertigo? - Scientific American

What Is Vertigo? - Scientific American: "Is the world spinning, and you don't know why? Scientific American MIND editor Ingrid Wickelgren explains how your inner ear can make you dizzy. "



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Cold War Spy-Satellite Images Unveil Lost Cities

Cold War Spy-Satellite Images Unveil Lost Cities: "A study of Cold War spy-satellite photos has tripled the number of known archaeological sites across the Middle East, revealing thousands of ancient cities, roads, canals, and other ruins."



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