Science

World Carbon Dioxide Levels Jump to Record High in April despite Mitigation

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | May 21, 2016 01:19 AM EDT

A separate NOAA report found April was the 12th consecutive warmest month on record for the Earth. read more

Killer Nile Crocodiles Could Now Be Invading Florida Everglades

Ana Verayo   | May 21, 2016 12:55 AM EDT

A new study reveals how a new invasive species could be taking over Florida, as researchers found four Nile crocodiles in the Everglades. read more

Orbital ATK Proposes Building Manned Lunar Space Station by 2020

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | May 21, 2016 12:44 AM EDT

Orbital ATK’s proposal will lead to establishing a permanent human presence in lunar orbit. read more

Edible Beer Six-Pack Rings Feed and Doesn’t Kill Marine Life

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | May 20, 2016 07:54 PM EDT

Some couldn't resist taking a bite out of the rings. read more

Study: Red Birds Are Healthier and Stronger

Ana Verayo   | May 20, 2016 12:08 PM EDT

A new study reveals the genes that are responsible for turning the beaks and feathers of birds into a red color, where redder ones are considered a more suitable mate. read more

Study: Trees Sleep at Night Too

Ana Verayo   | May 20, 2016 11:24 AM EDT

New observations reveal how trees apparently also sleep at night, as their branches and leaves "droop" when the sun goes down. read more

New Horizons Reveals First Images of Mysterious Icy Object After Pluto

Ana Verayo   | May 20, 2016 10:29 AM EDT

New findings from New Horizons reveal the first Kuiper Belt object that the spacecraft investigated after Pluto. read more

US Navy Blackwing Spy Drones Meant to Degrade China's A2/AD Strategy

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | May 20, 2016 08:14 AM EDT

Blackwings can also be weaponized to provide additional protection for submarines operating closer to shore. read more

The U.S.’ Highest Awards for Science and Technology are Bestowed on 17 Geniuses

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | May 20, 2016 07:39 AM EDT

The awards are the highest honors bestowed by the U.S. government on scientists, engineers and inventors read more

Small Texas City Imposes Fines on SpaceX for Noisy Rocket Tests

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | May 20, 2016 06:49 AM EDT

SpaceX has agreed to all the changes in the ordinances. read more

New Horned Dinosaur Discovered in Utah

Ana Verayo   | May 20, 2016 06:41 AM EDT

Scientists have uncovered an entirely new species of dinosaur in Utah possessing strange curved horns. read more

Antibiotic Resistant ‘Superbugs’ Set to Kill One Person Every Three Seconds

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | May 20, 2016 06:04 AM EDT

Bacterial antibiotic resistance poses the largest threat to public health in the world. read more

Large Tsunamis Once Swept the Surface Of Mars: Scientists

Cybelle Go   | May 20, 2016 12:38 PM EDT

There is scientific evidence that two large tsunamis swept across the surface of Mars. read more

Chinese Miracle Ointment for Hemorrhoids Receive Raving Reviews in the U.S.

Julio Cachila   | May 19, 2016 06:10 PM EDT

A Chinese-made ointment for hemorrhoids has apparently made it big in the United States after receiving positive reviews from scores of satisfied customers. read more

NASA’s Crash Test Dummies Ensure First Humans to Land on Mars Survive Return to Earth

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | May 19, 2016 08:23 AM EDT

Each dummy is equipped with internal sensors to help engineers quantify the potential for injury. read more

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