Science

For the First Time, Scientists Observe How Taste Cells Work

Marco Foronda   | Apr 24, 2015 08:37 PM EDT

The tongue cells were illuminated by an infrared light in the microscopic camera. read more

World Bank Leader Says Climate Change is a Fundamental Threat

Marco Foronda   | Apr 24, 2015 08:48 AM EDT

Asia needs to create finance policies that support sustainable development because its mega-cities are vulnerable. read more

Genetic Test Can Prevent Spread of Killer Bees

Marco Foronda   | Apr 24, 2015 06:36 AM EDT

The discovery will help Australian beekeepers stop importing killer bees or Africanized honeybees. read more

Japan Plans to Land Probe on Moon by 2018

Marco Foronda   | Apr 24, 2015 08:26 PM EDT

The plan also wants to keep the pace with China and other space powers. read more

Extremely Rare Shark With 'Pockets' Finally Identified by Scientists

Ana Verayo   | Apr 24, 2015 06:30 AM EDT

The first sample was found some 30 years ago off Peru's Pacific coast. read more

New Magma Chamber in Yellowstone Big Enough to Fill Grand Canyon

Ana Verayo   | Apr 24, 2015 06:17 AM EDT

This new data provides scientists the information to better understand magma movement from the mantle to the Earth's surface. read more

The Oceans are Worth US$24 Trillion, WWF Reveals

Marco Foronda   | Apr 23, 2015 09:41 AM EDT

"The ocean rivals the wealth of the world's richest countries, but it is being allowed to sink to the depths of a failed economy". read more

Chinese Scientists Modifying Human Embryos Create Ethical Issues

Marco Foronda   | Apr 23, 2015 09:34 AM EDT

The team tried to change the gene which is responsible for beta-thalassaemia, a potentially fatal blood disorder, using a gene-editing technique known as CRISPR/Cas9. read more

Dinosaur Eggs Interrupt Road Work in Chinese City

Marco Foronda   | Apr 23, 2015 09:20 AM EDT

The Heyuan Dinosaur Fossil Museum as home of the largest collection of dinosaur egg fossils in the world. read more

[PHOTO] Chile's Calbuco Volcanic Eruption is Massive and Terrifying

Ana Verayo   | Apr 23, 2015 08:32 AM EDT

Next to Indonesia, Chile owns the second largest volcano chain on the planet. read more

Massive Destruction of Bees Blamed on Nicotine-based Pesticides

Ana Verayo   | Apr 23, 2015 08:19 AM EDT

Neonicotinoids have also been linked to colony collapse disorder. read more

Dazzling Lyrid Meteor Shower Occurs Tonight

Ana Verayo   | Apr 23, 2015 06:34 AM EDT

When they crash into our atmosphere at a whopping speed of 110,000 miles per hour. read more

Researchers Reveal How to Identify the Gender of Stegosaurus Dinosaur

Marco Foronda   | Apr 23, 2015 08:09 AM EDT

Saitta has seen multiple Stegosaurus fossils here and recognized different dimensions of the dinosaur's plates. read more

First Visible Light Seen from Alien Exoplanet

Marco Foronda   | Apr 23, 2015 06:12 AM EDT

These observations also revealed new properties of this famous object, the first exoplanet ever discovered around a normal star: 51 Pegasi b. read more

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