Science

Modern Humans Spread Diseases Among Neanderthals, New Study Says

Ellie Froilan   | Apr 13, 2016 09:57 PM EDT

A new study claims that ancestors of modern humans from Africa may have spread diseases among Neanderthals, contributing to their extinction. read more

Napster Founder Sean Parker Donates $250 Million to Annihilate Cancer

S Satapathy   | Apr 13, 2016 04:23 PM EDT

Tech billionaire Sean Parker has donated a $250 million grant to support research on new innovations to address cancer treatment through immunotherapy. read more

Archaeologists Discover Roman-Era Glass Factory in Israel

Ellie Froilan   | Apr 13, 2016 03:19 AM EDT

Archaeologists have uncovered the oldest glass kilns in the world, making it as a first evidence of glass production in Israel during the late Roman period. read more

Scientists Discover Swarming Red Crabs in Unusual Underwater Spot

Ellie Froilan   | Apr 12, 2016 10:44 PM EDT

A group of scientists of Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) working on an ocean research trip in the coast of Panama has discovered a massive underwater swarm of crabs. read more

Stephen Hawking and Mark Zuckerberg Launch Ambitious Project to Find Aliens

S Satapathy   | Apr 14, 2016 10:51 AM EDT

Celebrated scientist Stephen Hawking and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, in an hugely ambitious project, will send a "nano craft" deep into the space to remote regions that humans have never seen. read more

Number of Wild Tigers Increases, WWF Says

Ellie Froilan   | Apr 11, 2016 08:39 AM EDT

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) report revealed that the number of wild tigers has increased from 3,200 in 2012 to an estimated 3,890 now. read more

India and China to Collaborate on Satellite Constellation for BRICS

Girish Shetti   | Apr 11, 2016 12:32 PM EDT

India and China, who are currently locked in tit-for-tat space war, are entering into an unlikely space collaboration. The space agencies of both countries will collaborate on a proposed satellite constellation for BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa). read more

Chemical Heritage Foundation Acquires Isaac Newton Manuscript on Alchemy Recipes

Ellie Froilan   | Apr 07, 2016 10:20 PM EDT

Isaac Newton’s handwritten manuscript was recently discovered via an auction. read more

8.5 Percent of World Population had Diabetes 2 Years Ago, Says WHO

S Satapathy   | Apr 07, 2016 02:24 PM EDT

The number of people living with diabetes is growing across the world, the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced. read more

China Microgravity Satellite to Uncover Mysteries of Weightlessness

Jenia Cane   | Apr 07, 2016 02:31 AM EDT

China's first microgravity satellite, the SJ-10, took off into space on Wednesday, fueling the hopes of scientists that they will finally be able to find answers to questions, which range from biology to the physical properties of substances within a weightless environment. read more

China Successfully Launches First Microgravity Satellite Into Space

Girish Shetti   | Apr 06, 2016 02:08 PM EDT

China's space program reached a new milestone after the successfully launch of the country's first microgravity satellite in the early hours of Wednesday. read more

Tough Security Clearances for Chinese Companies Will Hurt India More: Chinese Media

Girish Shetti   | Apr 06, 2016 06:40 AM EDT

Amid reports that India is mulling a decision to tighten security clearances for Chinese companies, Chinese state media on Wednesday criticized New Delhi's tentative move, saying that it will hurt them more. read more

NASA Astronauts Start Training for Mars Mission

Krezna de los Reyes   | Apr 04, 2016 11:53 AM EDT

Astronauts at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) started their training at the Orion spacecraft in complete gear to prepare for their potential trip to Mars. read more

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