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Man Dies in MRI Accident: How Does This Happen?
By Stephanie Pappas published
A man in India has reportedly died after being yanked toward a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine, according to news reports.
What Is Ultraviolet Light?
By Jim Lucas published
Ultraviolet light is a type of electromagnetic radiation. These high-frequency waves can damage living tissue.
'Hearing Voices' in Schizophrenia May Trace to Specific Brain Region
By Rachael Rettner published
A new study suggests that stimulating a precise spot in patients' brains may ease symptoms of auditory hallucinations, or "hearing voices."
Storm Warning: Solar Outburst Could Scramble Earth's Communications
By Stephanie Pappas published
A solar flare and potential coronal mass ejection could black out some communications.
'Explosive Auroras': What Causes These Strobe Light Displays?
By Jesse Emspak published
High-speed video of the northern lights has revealed why the glorious celestial shows sometimes flicker like strobe lights: It's all about the gases.
What is an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)?
By Tanya Lewis published
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses powerful magnets to realign a body's atoms, which creates a magnetic field that a scanner uses to create a detailed image of the body.
This Is What the Sun's Outer Atmosphere Will Look Like During the Solar Eclipse
By Samantha Mathewson published
With the total solar eclipse on Aug. 21 only a few weeks away, astronomers have revealed what skywatchers can expect to see as the sun disappears behind the moon.
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