Science

Amazon River Reveals Ancient Crocodiles Ruled the Earth, Not Dinosaurs

Ana Verayo   | Feb 25, 2015 06:56 AM EST

A new study reveals several ancient crocodile species in the Amazon basin reveal evidence of prehistoric biodiversity. read more

The Real Reason Why Eyelashes aren't Too Short or Too Long

Staff Reporter   | Feb 25, 2015 04:48 AM EST

A new study reveals eyelashes possess a certain length to protect the eyes. read more

NASA Satellite Reveals How Sahara Dust Fertilizes the Amazon Rainforest

Ana Verayo   | Feb 25, 2015 04:37 AM EST

There's an average of 182 million tons of dust transported from the western edge of the Sahara every year. read more

Protein Producing Therapy-Resistant Prostate Cancer Found

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Feb 24, 2015 11:20 PM EST

Prostate cancer initially responds to drugs that prevent male hormones fueling tumor growth. read more

Astronaut Takes Out of This World Selfie During Spacewalk

Ana Verayo   | Feb 25, 2015 04:30 AM EST

NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore has taken a snapshot of himself. read more

U.S. and Japan to Hold First Road Race on the Moon in 2016

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Feb 24, 2015 09:55 PM EST

The winner of the race will claim the Lunar XPrize's top prize award money of US$20 million. read more

Pachauri Resigns IPCC Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Feb 24, 2015 09:05 PM EST

No charges have been filed against Pachauri, who is a one of the most famous figures in the global fight against climate change. read more

Why Doesn't Latte Spill as Easily as Plain Coffee?

Marco Foronda   | Feb 25, 2015 09:32 AM EST

The foam underneath diffuses the energy of the sloshing motion. read more

Siberia Has More Huge Mysterious Craters

Marco Foronda   | Feb 25, 2015 08:26 AM EST

Researchers say the craters were likely formed after gas explosions. read more

Small Plastics are Big Threat to Corals

Marco Foronda   | Feb 25, 2015 08:18 AM EST

A closer look revealed the plastics were deep inside the coral polyps and wrapped in digestive tissue. read more

Ocean Acidification Threatens Shellfish, Report Says

Marco Foronda   | Feb 24, 2015 11:12 AM EST

The effects on marine biology are most notable among mollusk populations, especially oysters and clams. read more

Sauna Contributes to Better Health

Marco Foronda   | Feb 24, 2015 11:09 AM EST

Even compared to people that enjoyed one trip a week, their risk of dying from cardiovascular disease was 50 percent lower. read more

World's Rarest Big Cat: Amur Leopard Doubles Population Numbers

Ana Verayo   | Feb 24, 2015 10:17 AM EST

WWF recently announced that the extremely rare Amur leopard has bounced back in population numbers in Russia. read more

Over 2,000 24K Gold Coins Found in Shipwreck

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Feb 24, 2015 07:51 AM EST

Initial tests indicate the coins are 24 karat gold with a purity of upwards of 95 percent. read more

U.S. Navy Sees Renewable Energy as a Weapon

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Feb 24, 2015 06:45 AM EST

Developing alternative energy sources is a matter of national security. read more

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