Science

WHO Says Monsanto Herbicide 'Roundup' Causes Cancer

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Mar 24, 2015 12:26 PM EDT

The classification came after some studies showed an association between exposure to the herbicide and the incidence of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. read more

Google Doodle Honors Mathematician Emmy Noether on Her 133rd Birthday

Marco Foronda   | Mar 24, 2015 12:12 PM EDT

The German-born Noether made contributions to fields as varied as algebra and theoretical physics. read more

Astronomers Explain the Enigmatic 17th Century Stellar Explosion

Marco Foronda   | Mar 24, 2015 12:01 PM EDT

A mysterious explosion observed by astronomers in the 17th century was not a nova, but a far more rare and violent type of stellar collision. read more

Scientists Discover Remains of Giant Prehistoric Salamander

Marco Foronda   | Mar 24, 2015 09:38 AM EDT

The predator called Metoposaurus algarvensis lived around 220 million years ago and likely consumed mostly fish. read more

Gulf Stream Slow Down Could Change Climate in Europe

Ana Verayo   | Mar 24, 2015 09:26 AM EDT

Scientists said this phenomenon can lead to dramatic shifts in weather patterns, especially in the U.S. and Europe. read more

More Signs of Life on Mars Discovered by Curiosity

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Mar 24, 2015 05:22 AM EDT

Examining rock and dust samples previously collected by Curiosity, NASA scientists discovered the evidence of nitrates in Martian rock. read more

Jupiter Destroyed the First Set of Planets Near the Sun

Ana Verayo   | Mar 24, 2015 04:13 AM EDT

In the Milky Way, solar systems usually consist of Super Earths that have really short orbital periods compared to our solar system. read more

'World's Largest Asteroid Impact Crater' is Secretly Hidden in Australia

Ana Verayo   | Mar 24, 2015 03:51 AM EDT

Scientists have uncovered the biggest impact crater yet on the planet. read more

Force Fields will Soon Protect the U.S. Military

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Mar 23, 2015 11:33 PM EDT

That massive energy directed into empty space produces a bubble called a "Laser-Induced Plasma Channel". read more

Massive Use of Antibiotics in Animals Making Meat Unsafe

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Mar 23, 2015 09:47 PM EDT

Bacteria such as E. coli and salmonella are already becoming resistant to antibiotics. read more

New Light-based Processors Make Superfast Computing Speeds Possible

Marco Foronda   | Mar 23, 2015 12:06 PM EDT

The new device controls light more efficiently than ever before. read more

Rare and Cute Chinese Ili Pika Seen After 20 Years

Marco Foronda   | Mar 23, 2015 12:29 PM EDT

Ili Pika is a small, mountain-dwelling mammal that looks like a teddy bear. read more

Air Pollution and Climate Change are Making Your Allergies Worse

Ana Verayo   | Mar 23, 2015 09:11 AM EDT

These gases appear to trigger some chemical changes in specific airborne allergens and might even increase their potency. read more

Pythons are Invading the Everglades; Small Animals Disappearing

Ana Verayo   | Mar 23, 2015 06:39 AM EDT

They weren't expecting that 77 percent of the native marsh rabbits would be eaten by pythons. read more

Florida Republicans Keep Ban on Mentioning Climate Change

Ana Verayo   | Mar 23, 2015 04:55 AM EDT

Scott continues to deny this claim but former employees, volunteers and consultants from the DEP say otherwise. read more

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