Science

9 Billion Year-Old Supernova Seems to Explode Four Times

Ana Verayo   | Mar 06, 2015 04:36 AM EST

Scientists discovered a quadruple rendering, a configuration known as an Einstein cross. read more

Heroin-Related Deaths in U.S. Quadruple Since 2000, Study Finds

Marco Foronda   | Mar 05, 2015 11:28 AM EST

The path to heroin addiction frequently starts with prescription drug abuse. read more

Homer Simpson Predicted the Existence of the 'God Particle'

Ana Verayo   | Mar 05, 2015 11:17 AM EST

The numbers involved in this particular equation predicted a 775 gigaelectron volt (GeV) mass. read more

Arctic Ice is Getting Thinner, Faster

Marco Foronda   | Mar 05, 2015 11:08 AM EST

Using modern and historic measurements, researchers got an extensive view of how the thickness of Arctic sea ice has changed over the past few decades. read more

This Octopus Knows How to Snap Pictures Using GoPro

Marco Foronda   | Mar 05, 2015 10:21 AM EST

Researchers have been trying to see if these particular octopuses can open up boxes of food more quickly after watching other octopuses do it. read more

Construction of Nicaragua Canal Raises Environmental Concerns

Marco Foronda   | Mar 05, 2015 08:46 AM EST

The Nicaragua Interoceanic Grand Canal is an effort to connect the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. read more

Jawbone Reveals Oldest Human Who Walked Earth is 2.4 Million Years Old

Ana Verayo   | Mar 05, 2015 08:29 AM EST

The specimen is made up of the left part of the lower jaw and includes five graying teeth. read more

New U.S. Health Guidelines Say Drink More Water

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Mar 04, 2015 11:40 AM EST

The committee said water is the preferred beverage choice to combat how much sugar is consumed in pop and energy drinks read more

Spider Venom Could Lead to Better Painkillers

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Mar 04, 2015 10:29 AM EST

Researchers analyzed the venom from 205 spider species read more

Sophie the Stegosaurus Weighed the Same as a Rhino

Marco Foronda   | Mar 04, 2015 09:11 AM EST

The techniques are now considered the most accurate way of measuring body weight from nearly complete fossil skeletons. read more

Rare Plants in Everglades Face Threats from Rising Sea Level

Marco Foronda   | Mar 04, 2015 08:35 AM EST

Researchers found that 16 species may have already vanished from the park. read more

Ancient Massive Migration Resulted in Modern European Languages

Marco Foronda   | Mar 04, 2015 08:31 AM EST

This new study is the biggest of its kind so far. read more

NASA's Mars Curiosity Rover has a Broken Arm

Ana Verayo   | Mar 04, 2015 08:26 AM EST

Telemetry sent from the rover indicated a transient short circuit had occurred. read more

Lost, Ancient "City of the Monkey God" Discovered in Honduras

Ana Verayo   | Mar 04, 2015 07:38 AM EST

Archaeologists have uncovered the fabled "City of the Monkey God" in the rainforests of Honduras. read more

MIssion: Impossible for China's New Environment Minister

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Mar 04, 2015 04:37 AM EST

Chen's colleagues in the academe describe him as determined and well-organized. read more

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