Science

Plants Could be the Bomb Detectors of the Future

Dino Lirios   | Nov 25, 2014 03:51 AM EST

There's a plant programmed to change color when it detects TNT or certain pollutants. read more

65% of Americans Believe Climate Change is Fake

Ana Verayo   | Nov 25, 2014 02:48 AM EST

Climate change effects are already occurring and are being experienced by nations all over the world. read more

The Physics Behind Why Dogs are Sloppier Drinkers than Cats

Ana Verayo   | Nov 25, 2014 12:08 AM EST

Dogs just smash and slurp water. read more

Say Hello to an Astronaut Aboard the ISS with this App

Ana Verayo   | Nov 24, 2014 10:49 PM EST

A new app allows users to say hello and track the orbit of astronauts in space in the ISS with just a click of a mouse. read more

German-made Sword of Ivan the Terrible Discovered in Russia

Marco Foronda   | Nov 25, 2014 02:26 AM EST

The sword is considered the only weapon of its kind ever found in Siberia. read more

1,700-Year-Old Cemetery Discovered along Border with Roman Empire

Marco Foronda   | Nov 24, 2014 11:50 PM EST

An ancient cemetery located in routes of ancient Chinese trade was discovered with carvings of mythical creatures. read more

New Bird Species Discovered in Indonesia

Marco Foronda   | Nov 25, 2014 04:33 AM EST

The new species is called "Sulawesi Streaked Flycatcher". read more

Antarctic Sea Ice Thickness Measured by an Underwater Robot

Marco Foronda   | Nov 25, 2014 02:32 AM EST

SeaBED weighs nearly 200 kilograms; has a twin-hull and mounts a propeller. read more

Study Shows Marijuana Could Effectively Treat PTSD

Cory Doyle   | Nov 24, 2014 04:03 PM EST

Vonnectivity within the brain's fear circuit changes following trauma, and the administration of cannabinoids prevents this change from happening. read more

New Xbox Game 'Blood Sport' Takes Real Blood When Players Get Hit

Nyrene Grace Patricia Paranga   | Nov 24, 2014 10:31 AM EST

The game will allow many gamers to play for a cause. read more

New AI Test Challenges Turing Test

Ana Verayo   | Nov 24, 2014 09:42 AM EST

A new alternative to the Turing test is being proposed by a scientist. read more

Scientists Monitor Tiger Sharks off Hawaii after Spate of Attacks

Marco Foronda   | Nov 24, 2014 08:53 AM EST

Tiger sharks are suspect in the rising number of shark attacks over the past two years. read more

Killer Glow Worms Discovered in Peru

Ana Verayo   | Nov 24, 2014 08:07 AM EST

These creatures are the larval stage of an unknown species of click beetle. read more

X-Wings and Drone Ships to Make SpaceX Rockets Reusable

Ana Verayo   | Nov 24, 2014 07:57 AM EST

One innovation involves outfitting the Falcon 9 with four wings or "hypersonic grid fins". read more

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