Science

DNA Can Store Data for Millions of Years

Marco Foronda   | Feb 19, 2015 07:49 AM EST

The double helix design of DNA makes it an ideal method for long-term data storage. read more

Nicotine and Caffeine Can Help Extend Bees' Life, Study Says

Marco Foronda   | Feb 19, 2015 07:15 AM EST

The bees involved in the study were taken from a number of colonies to avoid seeing a colony-specific response. read more

Fireball Meteor Lights Up Pennsylvania Sky

Ana Verayo   | Feb 19, 2015 07:05 AM EST

NASA captured a video of a bright meteor streaking through the night sky of Pennsylvania last February 17. read more

Researchers Reveal Secret Behind Marijuana's Munchies Effect

Marco Foronda   | Feb 19, 2015 06:00 AM EST

The "munchies" is that inexplicable urge to eat among marijuana users. read more

Scientists Step Closer to Treating Alzheimer's

Marco Foronda   | Feb 19, 2015 05:36 AM EST

Alzheimer's disease could be treated by the use of a molecular inhibitor molecule. read more

Mars One Selects 100 Volunteers for First Mars Trip

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Feb 18, 2015 08:09 PM EST

Winners will have to endure 10 years of training and a seven-month flight to Mars. read more

Smartphones Affect Kids' Emotional Development

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Feb 18, 2015 06:15 PM EST

Researchers suggest parents increase "direct human to human interaction" with their children. read more

Lab Findings Seem to Link Disneyland Measles Outbreak to Phlippines

Raymond Legaspi   | Feb 19, 2015 05:28 AM EST

The measles type in the Philippines can also be found in 14 other countries, including Germany, Britain and Brazil and six other U.S. states. read more

Possible DNA-Changing HIV Vaccine in the Works

Raymond Legaspi   | Feb 19, 2015 02:38 AM EST

Independent scientists say the idea for the vaccine is worth "strong consideration." read more

The Strongest Natural Material in the World? Limpet Teeth

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Feb 18, 2015 09:31 AM EST

Scientists are convinced the structure of the limpets' teeth can be reproduced in high-performance engineering applications. read more

Anti-Smoking Drug Helps Smokers Quit Smoking Gradually

Marco Foronda   | Feb 18, 2015 09:25 AM EST

The study found smokers who used varenicline were able to reduce their smoking, and more of them quit compared to those using a placebo. read more

Loudest and Quietest U.S. Cities Revealed in New Map

Marco Foronda   | Feb 18, 2015 09:15 AM EST

The National Park Service will use the map to see where man-made noise affects wildlife. read more

New Map Reveals How Acidic the Earth's Oceans Are

Ana Verayo   | Feb 18, 2015 08:22 AM EST

In an effort to stop climate change, ESA and NASA satellites are gathering data about the Earth's oceans and acidity levels. read more

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