Science

How Do Giant Whales Eat Millions of Fish? With Bungee Cord Nerves

Ana Verayo   | May 05, 2015 05:35 AM EDT

A new study identifies these bungee cord type of nerves in giant whale species' mouths that help them feed on massive amounts of fish. read more

Deep Space Travel Can Cause Brain Damage; Threatens Mars Missions

Marco Foronda   | May 05, 2015 07:16 AM EDT

Astronauts could incur brain damage when exposed to cosmic rays during travels to deep space, posing concerns on the upcoming manned Mars missions. read more

No Fuel Needed: NASA Successfully Tested EM Drive

Marco Foronda   | May 04, 2015 09:06 AM EDT

Electromagnetic microwave cavities provide a way for directly converting electrical energy to thrust without relying on the need to expel any propellant. read more

The First Freshly Brewed Cup of Coffee in Space Courtesy of ISSpresso

Ana Verayo   | May 04, 2015 07:37 AM EDT

On Sunday, May 3, ISS astronaut Sam Cristoforetti brews the first cup of coffee in space from the ISSpresso machine designed by Lavazza and Argotec. read more

China Admits Climate Change Now Threatens Major Building Projects

Ana Verayo   | May 04, 2015 06:07 AM EDT

A top Chinese meteorologist says that climate change can greatly affect huge projects including infrastructures such as the Three Gorges Dam. read more

US Cuts Down NASA's Earth Science Budget: Space Exploration First Before Climate Change

Ana Verayo   | May 04, 2015 05:06 AM EDT

Last Thursday, a bill was passed regarding NASA's budget proposal that slashes down Earth Sciences budget to give way for spaceflight programs. read more

Zebras, Rhinos and Elephants Soon to be Extinct? 60 Percent of Large Herbivores Disappearing

Ana Verayo   | May 04, 2015 03:05 AM EDT

A new study analyzed the herbivore species as a whole where scientists found out that zebras to elephants are now on the decline. read more

Large Herbivores Face Extinction, Could Result to 'Empty Landscapes'

Marco Foronda   | May 04, 2015 05:13 AM EDT

Large herbivores face the risk of extinction, a phenomenon that could create sad 'empty landscape' scenes across the world. read more

Mass Species Extinction Expected Because of Climate Change

Marco Foronda   | May 04, 2015 01:18 AM EDT

Climate change could lead 16 percent of the world's species to extinction. read more

Scientists Find 'Dead Zones' in Atlantic Ocean Leading to Mass Fish Kills

Ana Verayo   | May 03, 2015 09:08 AM EDT

A new study has detected "dead zones" in the Atlantic ocean which are oxygen depleted regions in the open sea that can cause mass die offs. read more

What are Howling 'Zombie Stars'? NASA's NuSTAR Finds Out

Ana Verayo   | May 02, 2015 07:02 AM EDT

NASA's NuSTAR space telescope detected some mysterious X-ray signals from the center of the Milky Way where they could orginate from pulsars or dying stars. read more

Meet the Most Elusive Bird in China: The Sichuan Bush Warbler

Ana Verayo   | May 02, 2015 05:48 AM EDT

A new species of bird called the Sichuan bush warbler was recently rediscovered using its unique song. read more

Mars Can Cause Brain Damage to Astronauts? Blame it on Cosmic Rays

Ana Verayo   | May 02, 2015 01:29 AM EDT

A new study reveals that deep spaceflight can apparently cause cognitive brain damage to astronauts especially future missions to Mars. read more

NASA Developing Real Life 'Warp Drive' Like Star Trek? Maybe Not.

Ana Verayo   | May 01, 2015 07:51 AM EDT

Amidst rumors from forums regarding NASA developing new interstellar travel technology that are under wraps, NASA officials are still not confirming anything. read more

Underwater Volcano in Oregon Coast Could Be Erupting Right Now

Ana Verayo   | May 01, 2015 04:17 AM EDT

Scientists believe that an underwater volcano located in the Axial Seamount near the Oregon coast may be erupting right now after 8000 mini earthquakes were recorded. read more

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