Science

Rare Orchid Confounds Modern Botany

David Perry   | Nov 04, 2014 05:49 PM EST

Rhizanthella slateri has no leaves, no roots, no chlorophyl, only grows underground, and depends on a fungal infection to deliver nutrients. read more

Scientists Identify Mysterious Object at the Milky Way's Center

Ana Verayo   | Nov 04, 2014 09:16 AM EST

This object known as G2 was long believed to be a hydrogen gas cloud. read more

Research Suggests Human Intelligence Improves with Each Generation

Staff Reporter   | Nov 04, 2014 09:00 AM EST

Better nutrition, health, higher living standards and more socio-economic opportunities are thought to be factors in this IQ rise. read more

New NASA Technology Will Allow Astronauts to be Self Sustainable on Mars

Ana Verayo   | Nov 04, 2014 08:11 AM EST

ISRU will enable deep space missions by using natural resources indigenous to Mars. read more

Atoms Near Absolute Zero Magically Pass Through Other Particles

Kizha T. Trovillas   | Nov 04, 2014 09:05 AM EST

It’s as if the the atoms merely pass through one another, but didn’t occupy the same space. read more

Sunspot the Size of Jupiter Baffles Scientists

Ana Verayo   | Nov 04, 2014 07:10 AM EST

Scientists are still baffled as to why sunspots grow this big or why they emerge on the sun's face one at a time. read more

Scientists Build Mathematical Toolkit to Help Battle Cancer

Dino Lirios   | Nov 04, 2014 06:57 AM EST

The model is based on "statistical mechanics." read more

Random Image Experiment Reveals Building Blocks of Human's Imagination

Dino Lirios   | Nov 04, 2014 06:49 AM EST

One interesting discovery is that there are cultural differences among imaginations formed in different parts of the world. read more

Rosetta's Philae Lander on the Verge of Historic First Comet Landing

Ana Verayo   | Nov 04, 2014 04:44 AM EST

Rosetta is set to release Philae on November 12 at 4:35 A.M. EDT from a distance of 22.5 miles from the comet's center. read more

First Ever Photon Interaction in Fiber System Could Boost Quantum Technology

Kizha T. Trovillas   | Nov 04, 2014 04:45 AM EST

This method creates indirect photon coupling. read more

Interstellar Dust Clouds Could be Hiding Earthlike Planets in Alien Star Systems

Ana Verayo   | Nov 04, 2014 03:20 AM EST

A new study reveals that light from dust clouds from asteroids and comets reflected by stars could be hiding Earth-like exoplanets. read more

Babies Respond More to Moms than Dads, Study Says

Marco Foronda   | Nov 04, 2014 04:41 AM EST

Baby talk plays an important role in improving a child's language skills. read more

Red Wine Intake May Affect Exercise Benefits

Marco Foronda   | Nov 04, 2014 03:28 AM EST

Red wine may not be beneficial after all. read more

90 Million-Year-Old Turtle Unearthed in New Mexico

Marco Foronda   | Nov 04, 2014 03:18 AM EST

A museum volunteer stumbled upon an ancient turtle while hiking. read more

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