Science

For the First Time Ever, Scientists Witness Birth of Three New Planets

Ana Verayo   | Nov 19, 2015 07:28 AM EST

New findings reveal that three exoplanets in the star system LkCa 15 are in the process of forming, as scientists capture them in real time. read more

Curiosity Rover Now Headed Towards Dark, Active Sand Dunes on Mars

Ana Verayo   | Nov 19, 2015 06:40 AM EST

NASA's Curiosity rover is now headed towards the active, dark sand dunes on Mars for the first time ever. read more

Flowing Water Revealed from Mineral Veins on Mars

Ana Verayo   | Nov 19, 2015 06:50 AM EST

New findings courtesy of the NASA Curiosity rover on Mars reveal evidence of flowing water from mineral veins in rock formations. read more

Scientists Successfully Grow Vocal Cord

Emery Dennel   | Nov 19, 2015 06:34 AM EST

Researchers from the University of Wisconsin have been able to successfully grow a vocal cord using real tissue. A research paper detailing the breakthrough was published in the Science Translational Medicine journal on Wednesday. read more

Astronomers Discover Heartbeats of Stars in Messier 87

Daphne Planca   | Nov 18, 2015 10:40 PM EST

A team of astronomers has discovered red stars with heartbeats in Messier 87 and made use of it to determine the galaxy's age. read more

Heterosexual Men Tend to Eat a Lot In Front of Women to 'Show Off'

Emery Dennel   | Nov 18, 2015 10:20 PM EST

Researchers from Cornell University found that straight men eat a lot to “show off” their masculinity to women. The said study was conducted during lunchtime at an Italian restaurant where clients aged 18-81 took part in an all-you-can-eat pizza and salad buffet. read more

Asteroid Mining Bill Approved by U.S. Congress

Ana Verayo   | Nov 18, 2015 08:04 AM EST

The United States Congress apparently passed its newest bill called the SPACE Act of 2015, allowing space mining companies to acquire resources from asteroids. read more

Scientists Create New 'Nanosubmarine' Using Just One Molecule

Ana Verayo   | Nov 18, 2015 07:29 AM EST

Scientists have created a new molecular vehicle called the "nanosubmarine" that is only made from a single molecule. read more

NASA Selects Two Universities to Develop Robots for Mars Mission

Ana Verayo   | Nov 18, 2015 06:40 AM EST

NASA awarded two humanoid R5 robots to MIT and Northeastern University to develop and build robots for the next Mars mission. read more

Ancient Tooth DNA Reveals New Human Species More Diverse Than Neanderthals

Ana Verayo   | Nov 18, 2015 06:40 AM EST

New research uncovered ancient teeth DNA from the Denisovans who are considered to be more genetically diverse than the Neanderthals. read more

Dietary Supplements Jack3d, OxyElite Pro Used China-Made Synthetic Stimulants: Investigators

Desiree Sison   | Nov 18, 2015 06:36 AM EST

An American dietary supplements manufacturer and six of its executives are facing criminal charges after investigators revealed that the company used large amounts of a synthetic stimulant made in China in its bestselling products, Jack3d and OxyElite Pro. The company, however, claims that all the ingredients in the supplements come from plant extracts. read more

Powerful Radiation Blasts Make Most Earth-like Planet Not So Habitable Anymore

Ana Verayo   | Nov 18, 2015 06:50 AM EST

New findings reveal that Kepler 438b which is an Earth-like rocky planet some 470 light years away, is no longer hospitable due to intense radiation blasts from its host star. read more

Melting Ice Reveals Ancient Artifacts Frozen in Time

Michael A. Katz   | Nov 17, 2015 06:35 PM EST

Despite its many negative repercussions, there is one benefit of climate change that is proving to be a boon to archaeologists: melting ice is revealing ancient artifacts that have been frozen in time for thousands of years. read more

Scientists Explain Why Bats Land Upside Down

Ana Verayo   | Nov 17, 2015 08:15 AM EST

New research reveals how bats land upside down despite their extra heavy wings. read more

After Almost 50 Years, Delmarva Fox Squirrel is No Longer Endangered

Ana Verayo   | Nov 17, 2015 07:34 AM EST

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that the Delmarva fox squirrel will be taken off the Endangered Species List after almost five decades. read more

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