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Sci/Tech

Edward W. “Rocky” Kolb talks about dark matter and dark energy at this year’s  Buhl Lecture. The Buhl lectures are held  annually at Carnegie Mellon University to introduce a science and non-science background audience to concepts in physics. This year’s lecture was held on April 21.

Lecture reveals Mysteries of the Dark Universe

Mellon Institute Auditorium filled up once again for the annual Buhl lecture, this year given by Edward W. “Rocky” Kolb on "Mysteries of the Dark Universe."

Health Talk: Huntington's disease

People suffering from Huntington's disease are unable to control their own actions because of the wasting of neurons in the brain.

How Things Work: Laughing gas

Learn about the working, side effects, and hazards of nitrous oxide, more commonly known as laughing gas.

Sci/Tech briefs

Scientists have managed to create the Rydberg molecule, which until now was only a theoretical model.

Health Line

The disastrous swine flu has infected seven people in the United States.