Science

Like a Transformer, Bat-like Robot Flies and Walks

Marco Foronda   | Jan 26, 2015 05:12 AM EST

The robot's design is inspired by the common vampire bat Desmodus rotundus. read more

Three Moons Cast Shadows on Jupiter, Seen a Sign of Apocalypse

Raymond Legaspi   | Jan 25, 2015 10:49 PM EST

The shadows of three Jupiter moons - Io, Europa and Callisto - were seen on the planet surface simultaneously on Saturday, a rare event seen through Earth telescopes. read more

Want to Join the China-Europe Robotic Space Mission?

Vittorio Hernandez   | Jan 25, 2015 09:05 AM EST

Scientists have until March 16, 2015, to submit their project proposals that would perform research on astronomy, solar system and fundamental physics under a planned joint robotic space mission that Europe and China would jointly launch in 2021. read more

The Speed of Light is Not All that Absolute; Scientists Able to Slow Light

Dino Lirios   | Jan 24, 2015 12:24 PM EST

For the first time in the history of mankind, a team of Scottish scientists have accomplished a feat never thought possible; they were able to make light travel slower than the speed of light. read more

How do Millions of Jellyfish Travel in the Same Direction?

Marco Foronda   | Jan 24, 2015 10:05 AM EST

The little gelatinous creatures are quite efficient in traversing the waves. read more

Fishes Survive in Deadly Cold Antarctic Environment

Marco Foronda   | Jan 24, 2015 08:40 AM EST

Experts believe that in the absence of sunlight, life could be powered by chemical energy. read more

Microsoft's HoloLens takes NASA to Mars--Virtually

Marco Foronda   | Jan 24, 2015 08:19 AM EST

The technology creates a holographic overlay onto the user’s surroundings, making the experience an augmented reality. read more

NASA Cuts Live ISS Feed as UFO Appears

Marco Foronda   | Jan 24, 2015 08:05 AM EST

A UFO watcher believes NASA intentionally interrupted the feed to cover up evidence of alien life. read more

Early Humans Could Use Tools, New Study Says

Marco Foronda   | Jan 24, 2015 02:52 AM EST

Our earliest ancestors were capable of a human-like grip. read more

China Honors 10 Women for Contributions to Science

Michael A. Katz   | Jan 23, 2015 03:10 PM EST

China has honored 10 of its top women scientists at the 11th annual China Female Scientist Awards in Beijing, which recognize Chinese women under 45 who have made outstanding achievements in science. read more

China, Europe Team Up for Robotic Space Mission

Michael A. Katz   | Jan 23, 2015 01:20 PM EST

The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have called for proposals for a robotic space mission that the two organizations will develop together and launch in 2021. read more

Rare Frilled Shark Seen off Australia

Marco Foronda   | Jan 23, 2015 06:40 AM EST

The frilled shark is known as an archaic shark. read more

Scientists Find a Way to 'Read' Ancient Meteorites

Marco Foronda   | Jan 23, 2015 06:03 AM EST

The readings present researchers with a glimpse of how the magnetic core of the Earth will behave. read more

Rosetta Reveals Unexpected Activity from Comet 67P

Ana Verayo   | Jan 23, 2015 05:39 AM EST

The probe released its lander, Philae, on the comet last November. read more

'Doomsday Clock' Moves One Minute Closer to Midnight

Ana Verayo   | Jan 23, 2015 01:07 AM EST

Atomic scientists will release an official announcement next week about the hand of the 'Doomsday Clock' moving one minute closer to midnight. read more

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