Science

Harvard Scientist Who Discovered 'Puppy-Sized' Spider Receives Death Threats

Marco Foronda   | Nov 04, 2014 01:17 AM EST

Naskrecki was savagely criticized for killing the South American Goliath birdeater spider. read more

Movements Challenge Men to Grow Moustaches to Fight Cancer

Marco Foronda   | Nov 04, 2014 01:02 AM EST

What you need to know about Movember and No-Shave November. read more

Ambitious KuaFu Solar Observatory Plans Scrapped Due To Lack Of Funding, Support

Dan Weisman   | Nov 03, 2014 09:22 PM EST

Ambitious plans to build the KuaFu solar observatory at a spot between Earth and the sun have been abandoned due to lack of international support and funding, backers said this week. read more

Neuroscientists Developing Video Game to Help Visually Impaired Children

Sami Ghanmi   | Nov 03, 2014 11:06 AM EST

The Eyelander video game aims to improve vision in children which will help them live independently. read more

Very Low Levels of Oxygen Slowed Evolution of Complex Life on Earth

Kizha T. Trovillas   | Nov 03, 2014 09:56 AM EST

The study claims to provide the first evidence that oxygen levels in the earliest period were incredibly low enough to prevent the rise of animals. read more

Google Searches May Provide Accurate Data on Flu Infection Rates

Sami Ghanmi   | Nov 03, 2014 08:27 AM EST

Researchers claim Google’s search data can provide accurate real time estimates of current flu infection rates with almost no delay. read more

World's First Cycle Lane Made of Solar Cells Can Power Three Households

Dino Lirios   | Nov 03, 2014 08:21 AM EST

The project was set up in the municipality of Krommenie, 25 kilometers from Amsterdam. read more

Can Arachnophobia be Cured by Brain Surgery?

Dino Lirios   | Nov 03, 2014 06:48 AM EST

Before the surgery, he would be so afraid of spiders he would throw tennis balls at them. read more

Seal Bullet Wounds in Seconds with New Medical Sponge

Dino Lirios   | Nov 03, 2014 06:30 AM EST

When a person suffers a gunshot injury, the current standard of care is simply stuffing gauze into the wound. read more

Monument Honors the 40,000 Americans that Made the Space Shuttle Program a Success

Ana Verayo   | Nov 03, 2014 05:58 AM EST

The dedication ceremony of the monument was held at the Space View Park near the Kennedy Space Center. read more

Fluffy ‘Robochick” Rover Aids Scientists in Studying Antarctic Penguins

Kizha T. Trovillas   | Nov 03, 2014 04:33 AM EST

Researchers looked at minimizing animal stress levels during field studies by using a remotely-operated rover as an antenna to read RFID signals. read more

Weight Loss 'Bariatic' Surgery Can Help Lower Diabetes Risk

Marco Foronda   | Nov 03, 2014 04:40 AM EST

Obese people can avoid developing type 2 diabetes by getting weight-loss surgery. read more

Texas' Biggest Bat Cave Saved from Home Developer

Marco Foronda   | Nov 03, 2014 04:16 AM EST

The bat cave is one of the biggest bat colonies in the world and is home to 15 to 20 million bats. read more

Aliens Are Real, Claims Alleged Research Engineer [Video]

Marco Foronda   | Nov 02, 2014 07:59 AM EST

Boyd Bushman presents alleged evidence claiming aliens are real and live in the USA. read more

NASA Launches Asteroid Capture Project as Prelude to Mars Mission

Vittorio Hernandez   | Nov 02, 2014 05:50 AM EST

By the mid-2020s, astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft will explore the captive asteroid. read more

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