Science

New Magnetic-field Detector Opens Door to Portable Scanners

Kizha T. Trovillas   | Apr 09, 2015 02:02 PM EDT

The ultra-sensitive magnetic-field detector is about 1,000 more energy efficient than current models. read more

New Antibody Can Repress HIV for 28 Days

Marco Foronda   | Apr 09, 2015 09:18 AM EDT

In an HIV infection there is an "arms race" between the body's immune system and its invaders. read more

Melting Arctic Permafrost to Gradually Release Greenhouse Gas

Marco Foronda   | Apr 09, 2015 09:04 AM EDT

Arctic permafrost is gradually melting because of global warming driven by human activities. read more

New Study Reveals Why Wasabi Makes Us Wince

Marco Foronda   | Apr 09, 2015 08:59 AM EDT

Scientists at UCSF have revealed the 3D images of it on a molecular level. read more

Organic Molecules Found in Young Star 450 Light Years Away

Ana Verayo   | Apr 09, 2015 04:24 AM EDT

This discovery strongly suggests our solar system isn't the only star system with the potential to create life and support life. read more

Federal Agencies Join Forces to Design Early Warning System for Freshwater Toxic Algal Blooms

Marco Foronda   | Apr 09, 2015 02:36 AM EDT

The project plans to share information with local authorities, and make it available to the public from web sites and mobile devices. read more

Youth Treated for Assault at Greater Risk of Future Firearm Violence

Kizha T. Trovillas   | Apr 09, 2015 02:31 AM EDT

Young people with assault history are nearly 60 percent more likely to be involved in severe forms of violence over the next two years. read more

Moon Formed from Earth's Twin Sister Planet Theia After Violent Collision

Ana Verayo   | Apr 09, 2015 02:26 AM EDT

Scientists are now investigating how much of Earth's primordial twin was left as remnants on the Moon. read more

NASA and IBM Partner to Sponsor Worldwide Space Hackathon

Marco Foronda   | Apr 08, 2015 12:03 PM EDT

The goal of the contest is also to simply encourage creative and entrepreneurial thinking and the joys of programming. read more

Scientists Reveal Tortoises Choose to Eat Invasive Plants

Marco Foronda   | Apr 08, 2015 09:42 AM EDT

Researchers said they were surprised since large Galapagos tortoises can survive for a year without eating and drinking. read more

NASA Predicts Alien Life will be Discovered in 10 to 20 Years

Marco Foronda   | Apr 08, 2015 08:55 AM EDT

NASA said recent findings may actually lead to finding life. read more

Thirty Meter Telescope Construction in Hawaii Paused

Ana Verayo   | Apr 08, 2015 07:08 AM EDT

The governor wants to ease increasing tensions and encourage more dialogue between stakeholders of the telescope project. read more

4,000 Goldfish Take Over Colorado Lake

Ana Verayo   | Apr 08, 2015 04:03 AM EDT

These seemingly harmless goldfish can be potentially disastrous for the lake's natural ecosystem and biodiversity. read more

Images of 'Eye of Sauron' Galaxy Captured by ALMA

Ana Verayo   | Apr 08, 2015 03:53 AM EDT

This warping is caused by gravitational lenses first observed by the Hubble space telescope. read more

Climate Change Beliefs in U.S. Depend on the State Where You Live

Marco Foronda   | Apr 07, 2015 11:15 AM EDT

Collectively, 63 percent of Americans were found to believe global warming. read more

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