Science

Scientists: Antarctic Glaciers Melting Alarmingly Fast; Ice Worth 350,000 Empire State Buildings Lost Since 2009; How Much Sea Level Rise In Store?

Althea Serad   | May 22, 2015 08:43 PM EDT

The Southern Antarctic Peninsula is losing its thickness at an unusually fast rate. This is alarming news as the region was once covered with thick layers of ice, reported The Benchmark Reporter. read more

Increasing Demand & Newer Processing Methods Could Make Titanium Less Expensive

Eana Maniebo   | May 21, 2015 12:14 PM EDT

Titanium dioxide nanomaterials have been at the center of research due to their low cost and simple production process since the advent of nanotechnology. read more

80-Million-Year Old Fossil Is Washington State’s First Dinosaur; A Rare Discovery?

Althea Serad   | May 21, 2015 10:34 AM EDT

An eighty-million-year-old dinosaur fossil, believed to be the first of its kind discovered in the state of Washington, was spotted by Seattle researchers excavating through coastal rocks, according to a study published in the journal PLOS ONE. read more

Study Reports that Pandas Have Poor Digestive System

Marco Foronda   | May 20, 2015 07:22 PM EDT

In some ways, giant pandas have adapted to their unusual vegetarian eating habits. read more

Leap Second: June to Be A Second Longer This Year [VIDEO]

Aishwarya Bhatt   | May 20, 2015 12:48 PM EDT

This year, June will be a second longer. This is according to Tuesday's announcement by the IERS (International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems). According to the IERS, the "leap second" will account for the discrepancy between the atomic clock and Earth's rotation. read more

NASA Plans Secret Vessel Journey Into Space To Help Test Materials Durability

Aishwarya Bhatt   | May 20, 2015 12:26 PM EDT

On Wednesday, an enigmatic United States Air Force space plans to make an impressive fourth trip into Orbit. Just like with the other initial space trips, the Air Force declined to give more information regarding the unmanned X-37B spacecraft. The space vessel resembles the smaller version of retired space shuttles belonging to NASA. read more

How Pandas’ Eating Habits Might Be Driving Them Into Extinction

Aishwarya Bhatt   | May 20, 2015 12:20 PM EDT

On the outside, a giant panda might resemble a vegetarian. On the inside, it definitely resembles a carnivore. According to a genetic analysis of one hundred and twenty one panda poop samples, the microbes that live inside panda's guts are optimized for meat digestion. read more

Adorable Baby Beluga Whale Born in Georgia Aquarium

Ana Verayo   | May 20, 2015 02:36 AM EDT

A new baby beluga whale was born last Mother's Day to the Georgia Aquarium where it is currently healthy and feeding well. read more

China Plans Spaceprobe Landing On Moon's Dark Side

Cybelle Go   | May 20, 2015 06:00 AM EDT

Wu Weiren, the chief engineer for China's Lunar Exploration stated that the country has plans for Chang'e 4 probe to makes its descent on the moon's 'dark side', according to an interview with Chinese Central Television. read more

SpaceX Reveals Vintage Inspired Travel Posters to Mars

Ana Verayo   | May 20, 2015 01:39 AM EDT

SpaceX revealed their version of vintage inspired travel posters to Mars as the next space tourist destination. read more

Hang Gliders on Mars? New Way to Land Tiny Robotic Probes to Explore Mars

Ana Verayo   | May 19, 2015 10:32 PM EDT

With the new MARSDROP program, scientists aim to deploy hang gliders that will release tiny microprobes to explore difficult to reach geological regions on Mars. read more

Study Reveals Which In-flight Meals Are Yummiest and Tasteless

Marco Foronda   | May 20, 2015 09:45 AM EDT

In-flight meals taste differently, some more delicious, some tasteless, because of the airplane noise. read more

Obama to Save Honeybees, Disregards Toxic Pesticides

Marco Foronda   | May 20, 2015 06:28 AM EDT

The U.S. government plans to save the honeybees, but fails to address the widespread use of toxic pesticides. read more

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