Science

Major U.S. Cities Prone to Power Outage; Climate Change to Blame

Marco Foronda   | Dec 18, 2014 05:10 AM EST

The data they gathered identified 27 cities that could be prone to blackouts because of future hurricanes. read more

How to Avoid "Surgerii" Caused by "Wiiitis"

Andrian Darylle Torralba   | Dec 18, 2014 09:09 AM EST

A team of Dutch researchers sought to assess if the Nintendo Wii is safe to give as a Christmas present. read more

Researchers Develop Mind-Controlled Robotic Arm

Sami Ghanmi   | Dec 17, 2014 09:02 AM EST

The robotic arm enabled a paralyzed woman to pick up, grasp and move objects using her thoughts. read more

Silica-Based Carbon-trapping 'Sponges' Reduce Greenhouse Gases

Marco Foronda   | Dec 17, 2014 08:59 AM EST

The finished product captures carbon dioxide even in the presence of moisture. read more

Why did NASA Finish a $349 Million Rocket Tower only to Close it Down?

Ana Verayo   | Dec 17, 2014 08:07 AM EST

Blame it on Mississippi. read more

Only 5 Northern White Rhinos Left Alive due to Chinese Greed for Rhino Horns

Marco Foronda   | Dec 17, 2014 08:04 AM EST

There are only five northern white rhinoceros left . read more

Telescope Detects Super Earth 40 Light Years Away

Ana Verayo   | Dec 17, 2014 07:58 AM EST

The exoplanet's sun called 55 Cancri can be seen by the naked eye. read more

U.S. Navy Unveils its Spy Drone, "GhostSwimmer"

Ana Verayo   | Dec 17, 2014 06:51 AM EST

The Navy gave this reconnaissance drone the nickname, "Silent Nemo". read more

Playing Music Boosts a Child's Brain Development

Kizha T. Trovillas   | Dec 17, 2014 06:25 AM EST

It also highlights the importance of music education. read more

Olympus' BioScapes Competition Reveals Hidden Images of Life

Marco Foronda   | Dec 17, 2014 06:18 AM EST

It showcases breathtaking images of life seen through a microscope. read more

Curiosity Rover Finally Detects Organics on Mars

Ana Verayo   | Dec 17, 2014 03:25 AM EST

The rover also detected some methane gas in the thin Martian atmosphere. read more

Anti-cancer Drug Keytruda Gets Accelerated Approval for Advanced Melanoma

Andrian Darylle Torralba   | Dec 17, 2014 02:57 AM EST

Tests have shown Keytruda is effective against triple negative breast cancer and melanoma, among others. read more

Scientists Confirm Meteorite Came from Mars

Michael A. Katz   | Dec 16, 2014 01:00 PM EST

A research team has found evidence of possible life on Mars in a chunk of Martian meteorite. “It's so exciting ... if I were to make a bet, I would wager that there was once life on that planet." read more

Nature's Measuring 'Rulers' Discovered by Scientists

Dino Lirios   | Dec 16, 2014 10:30 AM EST

The careful control mechanisms are common in nature. read more

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