Science

New, More Aggressive HIV Mutation Discovered in Cuba

Ana Verayo   | Feb 15, 2015 09:46 AM EST

Research has uncovered a new HIV strain that develops into full blown AIDS after just three years. read more

Scientists to Hunt for Supersymmetric Particle in LHC

Ana Verayo   | Feb 15, 2015 07:10 AM EST

These particles will give scientists direct evidence about dark matter. read more

ESA's Robot Cargo Supply Ship Leaves ISS for the Last Time

Ana Verayo   | Feb 15, 2015 05:20 AM EST

All five robotic cargo vehicles brought 34 tons in total of scientific cargo and supplies to the space station. read more

Mediterranean Diet Can Help Cut Stroke Risk

Marco Foronda   | Feb 15, 2015 02:25 AM EST

Strict adherence to a Mediterranean diet significantly reduces stroke risk. read more

How to Fight Human Tooth Decay the Beaver Way

Marco Foronda   | Feb 15, 2015 02:07 AM EST

The semi-aquatic rodents' teeth are immune to tooth decay. The question is why? read more

ESA on the Verge of Building its Own Space Shuttle

Marco Foronda   | Feb 15, 2015 01:54 AM EST

The unmanned Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle (IXV) was designed to gather information on how space objects fall to Earth. read more

Genetics Plays a Big Role in Obesity, New Study Argues

Marco Foronda   | Feb 14, 2015 08:43 AM EST

The findings may help investigate why some individuals are more likely than others to gain weight. read more

Oldest Walrus Fossils Shed Light on Fur Seal Evolutionary Gap

Marco Foronda   | Feb 14, 2015 08:34 AM EST

The researchers named the new species Eotaria crypta, which means "dawn of the sea lion." read more

Thyroid Cancer Patients May Get Help from New Drug Lenvima Instead of Radiotherapy

Vittorio Hernandez   | Feb 14, 2015 05:10 AM EST

A new drug to treat thyroid cancer patients whose conditions continue to worsen despite undergoing radioactive iodine therapy is now available. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved on Friday the oral drug Lenvima. read more

Ebola from Corpses? Possible, Says NIH

Vittorio Hernandez   | Feb 14, 2015 05:00 AM EST

Embalmers, funeral parlors, morticians and other people preparing corpses for burial or cremation, and even relatives of people are advised to be extra careful and ensure they exercise safe and sanitary practices when handling the dead bodies of Ebola virus victims. read more

Scientific Paper Tells how Spectacular Black Hole in Interstellar Was Made

Ana Verayo   | Feb 14, 2015 08:30 AM EST

The film attempted to be true to scientific facts and findings as much as possible. read more

Don't Use the World's Dumbest Passwords; Read the List

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Feb 13, 2015 10:34 PM EST

In 2014, the top 25 most frequently used passwords accounted for 2.2 percent of total passwords. read more

First Genetically Modified Apples to be Sold in the U.S.

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Feb 13, 2015 07:05 PM EST

What makes the apple different from all other apples is it resists "browning". read more

Lack of Vitamin D is Bad for Kids

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Feb 13, 2015 08:07 AM EST

Lower vitamin D levels could contribute to artery hardening. read more

Stoned Drivers are Safer Drivers than Drunk Drivers

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Feb 13, 2015 08:02 AM EST

There's hardly any difference between driving stoned or sober when it comes to the risk of a car crash. read more

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