Science

Astronomers Want Roomba 'Lawnbot' Banned

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Apr 17, 2015 11:32 AM EDT

NRAO just wants people to respect where its telescopes are. read more

Studying How Octopuses Move will Help Make 'Soft Robots'

Ana Verayo   | Apr 17, 2015 10:56 AM EDT

It seems an octopus chooses which specific arm to use to push itself into moving. read more

Undersea Explorers Capture Rare Sperm Whale Encounter

Marco Foronda   | Apr 16, 2015 09:44 AM EDT

What makes the encounter a unique one is the research team was broadcasting live when the whale approached. read more

New Research Reveals Why Humans Have Chins

Marco Foronda   | Apr 16, 2015 09:39 AM EDT

Compared with other human relatives like Neanderthals, modern Homo sapiens have particularly prominent chins. read more

Archaeologists Unearth the World's Oldest Tools in Kenya

Marco Foronda   | Apr 16, 2015 08:06 AM EDT

The set of 20 stone flakes and anvils, found off the shores of Lake Turkana, appears to have been crafted more than 3.3 million years ago. read more

Why Joints Crack: Scientists Reveal the Reason for that Weird Popping Sound

Ana Verayo   | Apr 16, 2015 07:54 AM EDT

This knuckle cracking process occurs in less than 310 milliseconds, according to scientists. read more

Majestic Gray Whale Travels Record Breaking 14,000 Miles Across the World

Ana Verayo   | Apr 16, 2015 07:46 AM EDT

These colossal creatures came dangerously close to extinction because of whaling during the last century. read more

Divorce Leads to Higher Risk of Heart Disease in Women

Marco Foronda   | Apr 15, 2015 11:09 AM EDT

Those who were divorced at some point had a higher heart attack risk than those who stayed married. read more

NASA's MESSENGER to Crash into Mercury on April 16

Marco Foronda   | Apr 15, 2015 10:15 AM EDT

The spacecraft's cameras and other sophisticated, high-technology instruments have collected unprecedented images and made other observations read more

Two Telescopes Cooperate to Detect the Most Distant Planets

Marco Foronda   | Apr 15, 2015 10:05 AM EDT

The discovery showcases how Spitzer can be used in solving the puzzle of how planets are distributed throughout our flat, spiral-shaped Milky Way galaxy. read more

Pacific Ocean Winds Causing Ongoing Drought in Western U.S.

Ana Verayo   | Apr 15, 2015 09:59 AM EDT

Researchers also reveal the storms that should have brought much needed rain to the West Coast were actually deflected to the north into Canada. read more

[PHOTO] First Ever Color Image of Pluto and its Moon Charon Courtesy of NASA's New Horizons

Ana Verayo   | Apr 15, 2015 07:20 AM EDT

During its mission, the probe will obtain and consolidate data that will be transmitted back to Earth over the next 16 months. read more

Frequent Dining Out Increases Risk of High Blood Pressure

Marco Foronda   | Apr 15, 2015 07:09 AM EDT

Eating a single extra meal out every week raised the risks of pre-hypertension by at least six percent. read more

Scientists Search for 'Alien Empire' Among 100,000 Galaxies

Ana Verayo   | Apr 15, 2015 04:37 AM EDT

NASA's WISE satellite has scanned 100,000 galactic candidates for advanced alien civilizations. read more

IBM and Apple Team-up to Provide Better Digital Health Data

Marco Foronda   | Apr 15, 2015 04:27 AM EDT

IBM will use its Watson artificial intelligence system to provide users insights and advice based on personal health information. read more

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