Science

NASA Mulls Inflatable Heat Shield for Mars Spacecraft

Marco Foronda   | Jan 04, 2015 09:04 AM EST

They believe the design could help slow the spacecraft as it encounters Mars' atmosphere. read more

How to Watch the First Meteor Shower of the New Year

Ana Verayo   | Jan 03, 2015 04:17 AM EST

NASA gives tips on how to watch the brilliant Quadrantid meteor shower happening this weekend. read more

Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count Hits Success

Marco Foronda   | Jan 03, 2015 04:49 AM EST

2014 has been a great year for Chicago in the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count because it turned up some interesting faces and numbers. read more

Pennsylvania State Officials Clear Out the Measles Scare at Please Touch Museum

Marco Foronda   | Jan 02, 2015 11:32 PM EST

People can now visit again the Please Touch Museum because health officials end the measles scare. read more

Minnesota Starts Quarantine of Invasive Mountain Pine Beetle

Marco Foronda   | Jan 02, 2015 11:43 PM EST

The quarantine would limit the import of pine wood with bark from western state’s with known infestations. read more

Scientists Discover the New Role of Proteins

Marco Foronda   | Jan 02, 2015 11:47 PM EST

New findings have significance in the new therapies to treat neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Huntington's. read more

National Geographic Magazine to Publish Exclusive Issue on Yellowstone Ecosystem

Marco Foronda   | Jan 02, 2015 07:52 AM EST

You can read all about the Yellowstone Ecosystem in this dedicated issue. read more

Why Champagne Causes the Worst Hangovers and How to Cure It

Ana Verayo   | Jan 02, 2015 06:16 AM EST

Carbonated alcoholic drinks such as champagne can cause the worst hangovers ever. read more

Most Cancer Stems from Plain Bad Luck

Ana Verayo   | Jan 02, 2015 06:08 AM EST

The report states only one third of the overall cancer cause is attributed to environmental factors and bad genes. read more

Stranded Female Olive Ridley Turtle Recovers in Newport Aquarium

Marco Foronda   | Jan 02, 2015 05:18 AM EST

The aquarium's team is administering fluids and slowly raising the turtle's temperature. read more

Herd of Elk Die after Falling Into Icy Reservoir

Marco Foronda   | Jan 02, 2015 04:47 AM EST

Colorado wildlife officials removed the carcasses from the reservoir, a popular fishing spot off of U.S. 84. read more

Utah's Air Quality Improves in 2014

Marco Foronda   | Jan 02, 2015 04:38 AM EST

Public clamor led state officials to push hard for abating air pollution. read more

Spectacular Jupiter and Big Dipper Meteor Shower all in January 2015

Marco Foronda   | Jan 01, 2015 07:31 AM EST

January is a generous month for star gazers. read more

Dawn Spacecraft Closes in on Water Planet Ceres

Ana Verayo   | Jan 01, 2015 06:14 AM EST

NASA readies its Dawn probe set to uncover new mysteries abouyt thedwarf planet, Ceres. read more

Liquid Carbon Dioxide Oceans could have Existed on Venus

Marco Foronda   | Jan 01, 2015 06:03 AM EST

Venus is usually described as 'hellish' due to sulfuric acid but it's Earth's twin planet. read more

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