Science

Brontosaurus Dinosaur Name Makes a Comeback

Marco Foronda   | Apr 07, 2015 08:52 AM EDT

The fossils show enough skeletal differences from other specimens of Apatosaurus that they rightfully belong to a different genus. read more

Study Reveals Most Effective Weight Loss Programs are Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers

Ana Verayo   | Apr 07, 2015 08:36 AM EDT

A new study reveals that among 32 major commercial weight loss programs, only two were backed by scientific data and reliable clinical trials, and are the most effective. read more

Where in the World Does Lightning Strike Most?

Ana Verayo   | Apr 07, 2015 08:02 AM EDT

NASA has mapped lightning strikes around the world using satellite data. read more

Scientists Find Colorful 'Dwarf Dragon' Lizards in the Andes

Marco Foronda   | Apr 07, 2015 07:29 AM EDT

The three new varieties differ from their closest relatives in scale arrangement and coloration. read more

Black Holes Don't Lose Information At All, New Theory Posits

Marco Foronda   | Apr 06, 2015 09:11 PM EDT

This theory maintains matter that enters a black hole still exists in some form. read more

Not All Turtles Can Swim, FWC Reports

Marco Foronda   | Apr 06, 2015 09:02 PM EDT

Gopher tortoises can be distinguished from sea turtles by their limbs. read more

Moon Lava Tubes Could Protect Human Colonies

Marco Foronda   | Apr 06, 2015 08:52 PM EDT

Researchers believe these tubes are an important target for future human space exploration because they could provide shelter from cosmic radiation, meteorite impacts and temperature extremes. read more

Incredible Ankle Exoskeleton Device Makes Walking Easier, Better

Ana Verayo   | Apr 06, 2015 10:08 AM EDT

This could lead to a new generation of wearable robotics that don't require a motor or even a power source to function. read more

Climate Change Threatens Florida's Pristine Coral Reefs

Marco Foronda   | Apr 06, 2015 10:15 AM EDT

Scientists are already on the lookout for corals that do better in inhospitable conditions. read more

Scientists Reveal Why Humans Fear Spiders: It's In Our DNA

Ana Verayo   | Apr 06, 2015 09:47 AM EDT

Spiders that lived during prehistoric ages included species with vertebrate specific venom. read more

Aliens? Radio Waves from Space Reach Earth in Bizarre Mathematical Pattern

Ana Verayo   | Apr 06, 2015 06:56 AM EDT

These beams called blitzars or fast radio bursts only last for a millisecond. read more

Bill Nye: NASA Can Bring Humans to Mars by 2033

Ana Verayo   | Apr 06, 2015 06:48 AM EDT

Scientists believe they now have an idea of how to execute a long-term and cost effective, manned Mars program. read more

'100 Year Old' Teen Dies from Extremely Rare Disease, Progeria

Ana Verayo   | Apr 05, 2015 11:19 PM EDT

This fatal disease rapidly disintegrated her body to an age comparable to a centenarian. read more

Large Hadron Collider FIinally Restarts Today

Ana Verayo   | Apr 05, 2015 01:19 PM EDT

The LHC is the world's most powerful particle collider and the most expensive at US $10 billion. read more

Neil DeGrasse Tyson Reveals How to Live a Meaningful Life

Ana Verayo   | Apr 05, 2015 01:10 PM EDT

During a 60 Minutes interview, famous astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson divulges words of wisdom about how to live a meaningful life thru science. read more

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