Science

Greenland is Melting Faster Due to Reversed Arctic Winds

Ana Verayo   | Jun 11, 2016 03:41 AM EDT

A new study measured last year's ice sheet melting in Greenland, revealing rapid melting caused by reversed jet streams reaching the Arctic. read more

One Third of the World Can No Longer See the Milky Way Due to Light Pollution

Ana Verayo   | Jun 11, 2016 03:01 AM EDT

A new study and global atlas reveals how light pollution is preventing us to see the Milky Way across the night skies. read more

Mysterious Massive Ancient Monument Discovered in Petra by Drones

Ana Verayo   | Jun 11, 2016 02:07 AM EDT

Satellite data obtained by drones helped discover an ancient monument near Petra, Jordan, as archaeologists describe this as "hiding in plain sight". read more

Who’s the Greatest Superhero of Them All? Here’s the 'Scientific' Answer

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Jun 10, 2016 11:54 PM EDT

And who's the wimp among some of the greatest superheroes in the Marvel and DC universe included in the study? read more

The Assistive Robots of the Future: How Researchers are Using A.I. to Assist Humans?

Sami Ghanmi   | Jun 10, 2016 01:18 PM EDT

In the realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI), many researchers around the world are looking for ways to make use of artificially intelligent software and hardware robotics systems that can serve and assist the human race - bringing so-called science fiction closer to reality. read more

US Convicts Chinese Spy for Attempted Theft of American Stealth Fighter Jet Engines

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Jun 10, 2016 12:10 PM EDT

Prosecutors said Wenxia worked with a partner, whom she described as a Chinese government "technology spy." read more

RoboBees to be Capable of Autonomous Flight; can aid in Pollination

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Jun 10, 2016 10:34 AM EDT

The RoboBee is about the same size as a real bee and weighs only 84 milligrams. read more

Moon Express will Become First Company to Land on and Mine the Moon

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Jun 10, 2016 08:36 AM EDT

MX-1 is a spacecraft and mining robot rolled into one. read more

Solution to Global Warming? Iceland Transforms Excess Carbon Dioxide Into Stone

Ana Verayo   | Jun 10, 2016 03:34 AM EDT

In a new breakthrough technology, a power plant in Iceland can lock away carbon emissions in basalt, providing a possible solution for climate change. read more

Air Pollution Identified as Major Risk Factor for Stroke

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Jun 09, 2016 09:50 PM EDT

Over 90% of the global burden of stroke is linked to modifiable risk factors. read more

Altered Gut Microbes Cause Obesity, says New Study

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Jun 09, 2016 09:16 PM EDT

The increased acetate leads to increased food intake, setting off a positive feedback loop. read more

Pentagon to Field ‘Iron Man’ Combat Suit Prototype by 2018; Elon Musk Involved?

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Jun 09, 2016 07:09 PM EDT

SOCOM specified that TALOS must be bulletproof; and give the soldier superhuman strength. read more

Looking for a Long and Lasting Love? You Should Learn to tell a Good Story

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Jun 09, 2016 08:59 AM EDT

What makes a guy more attractive to women is his skill at telling a girl a good story. read more

Stop the Robots! Google's DeepMind to Develop 'Kill Switch' for AI

Ana Verayo   | Jun 09, 2016 06:49 AM EDT

A new paper released by Google's DeepMind division warns how artificial intelligence can become dangerous, proposing a "kill switch". read more

Monster Supermassive Black Hole Feeds on Chaotic Galactic 'Rain'

Ana Verayo   | Jun 09, 2016 05:50 AM EDT

Astronomers have observed for the first time ever a supermassive black hole on a feeding frenzy of cold cosmic gas that appears like galactic "rain". read more

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