Science

Barley Helped Pre-Historic Humans Survive Tibet's High Altitudes

Marco Foronda   | Nov 21, 2014 06:01 AM EST

As Tibetans moved upland, they gradually switched to barley, which became their staple food. read more

Major Pathway in the Brain Rediscovered

Dino Lirios   | Nov 20, 2014 08:10 PM EST

It is called the "vertical occipital fasciculus" (VOF). read more

Ever Wonder what Wi-Fi Sounds Like? Well, Wonder No More

Dino Lirios   | Nov 20, 2014 10:15 AM EST

With a grant from a UK innovation charity, the pair built Phantom Terrains, a tool that allows Wi-Fi to be heard. read more

Ancient New Zealand 'Dawn Whale' Identified

Dino Lirios   | Nov 20, 2014 10:21 AM EST

The new genus was named Tohoraata, which translates into 'Dawn Whale' in Maori. read more

The Dirty Side of Soap: How Hygiene Products Can Cause Liver Fibrosis and Cancer

Dino Lirios   | Nov 20, 2014 10:18 AM EST

Tukey's team found triclosan disrupts liver integrity and compromises liver function in mouse models. read more

Huge CO2 Rise in Atmosphere also Caused by Farming

Ana Verayo   | Nov 20, 2014 09:27 AM EST

A new study says agriculture and crops increase CO2 emissions. read more

Stanford University Develops Technology that Lets Humans Climb Up Walls

Sami Ghanmi   | Nov 20, 2014 08:56 AM EST

The Biomimetics and Dexterous Manipulation Laboratory at Stanford University aims to replicate the adhesion capability of a gecko. read more

Women’s High Heels Exert a Powerful Effect on Men’s Behavior

Kizha T. Trovillas   | Nov 20, 2014 06:58 AM EST

Men were more likely to be responsive in all situations if women's heels are higher. read more

Neanderthals were Apparently a Separate Species Because of their Noses

Ana Verayo   | Nov 20, 2014 07:58 AM EST

A new study reveals that Neanderthals were not a sub class of Homo sapiens because of a single facial feature, their noses. read more

What Did Stephen Hawking Really Think About "The Theory of Everything"?

Ana Verayo   | Nov 20, 2014 06:04 AM EST

Hawking offers his opinion and insights about a Hollywood film about his private life. read more

20,000-Year-Old Aboriginal Rock Art Discovered in Sydney

Marco Foronda   | Nov 20, 2014 05:25 AM EST

Visitors will see this priceless legacy from the oldest continuous culture on Earth. read more

CERN Scientists Discover Two New Subatomic Particles

Marco Foronda   | Nov 20, 2014 03:13 AM EST

These particles are made from three quarks bound together by a strong force. read more

7-Year-Old Aussie Girl Accidentally Discovers Ichthyosaur Fossil

Marco Foronda   | Nov 20, 2014 03:07 AM EST

The Ichthyosaur is an extinct dolphin-like reptile that used to swim across ancient inland seas in Australia. read more

Humungous U.S. Snowstorms Triggered by Climate Change

Ana Verayo   | Nov 20, 2014 12:51 AM EST

Climate change is largely to blame for this phenomenon. read more

The Next Moon Landing Will Be Funded by a Kickstarter Project

Ana Verayo   | Nov 20, 2014 12:40 AM EST

Lunar Mission One will send a probe to the Moon. read more

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