Science

Pores in Carbon Nanotubes Make Big Impact

Marc Maligalig   | Oct 30, 2014 08:06 AM EDT

The nanotube porins could eventually be used as a foundation for novel biosensors and DNA sequencing applications. read more

Antares Rocket Explosion Destroys Asteroid Mining Spacecraft

Ana Verayo   | Oct 30, 2014 09:32 AM EDT

Among the collateral damage in the destruction of Antares was the destruction of student experiments. read more

The Last Ice Age Ended Gradually and in 'Pulses'

Marc Maligalig   | Oct 30, 2014 06:02 AM EDT

The findings may prove useful as they illuminate mechanisms that plunge the world into and out of ice ages. read more

Fragment of Amelia Earhart's Lost Plane Found

Ana Verayo   | Oct 30, 2014 08:05 AM EDT

Researchers and investigators believe this aluminum patch came from the anomaly located 600 feet underwater. read more

Contamination Likely Explains 'Food Genes in Blood' Claim

Marc Maligalig   | Oct 30, 2014 05:53 AM EDT

Lusk questioned the result of the 2013 paper authored by Sandor Spisak. read more

Scientists Synthesize Enzyme that could Explain Origins of Life

Marc Maligalig   | Oct 30, 2014 05:05 AM EDT

Several scientists suspect the molecules of RNA with properties akin to enzymes were the first self-replicators. read more

Mechanism Lets Differentiated Cells Become Stem Cell Again

Marc Maligalig   | Oct 30, 2014 02:46 AM EDT

Facultative stem cells, however, have a very special trait. They have the ability to return to their stem cell stage. read more

Newly Discovered Mongolian Ankylosaur is Ugly but Sexy

Marc Maligalig   | Oct 30, 2014 02:31 AM EDT

Zaaraapelta nomadis is even more extravagant than other Mongolian species of ankylosaurs. read more

Extreme Violence may be Caused by Genes

Marc Maligalig   | Oct 30, 2014 01:15 AM EDT

Two genes, CDH13 and MAOA, are "associated with extremely violent behavior." read more

Amazon Rainforest is Absorbing Significantly Less Carbon Dioxide

Marc Maligalig   | Oct 29, 2014 11:56 PM EDT

The Amazon rainforest plays a crucial role in the carbon life cycle of the earth. read more

Study Provides Evidence that People's Decisions are Affected by Unconscious Thinking

Marc Maligalig   | Oct 29, 2014 11:47 PM EDT

Psychologists and other scientists have debated whether or not decisions people make are impacted by unconscious information. read more

Key Factor in Relationship among Cancer, Diet, Inflammation Found by Researchers

Marc Maligalig   | Oct 29, 2014 11:39 PM EDT

Evidence suggests inflammation adds to cell transformation. read more

Asteroids Can Help Humans Reach Mars

Marco Foronda   | Oct 30, 2014 07:27 AM EDT

Yes, humans can reach the Red Planet by using asteroids. read more

Ketogenic Diet Effective Against Hard-to-Treat Forms Epilepsy

Marco Foronda   | Oct 30, 2014 07:21 AM EDT

The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, low-carb diet that has helped those with epilepsy read more

Drinking Lots of Milk May Harm Women's Health

Marco Foronda   | Oct 30, 2014 01:09 AM EDT

Addicted to milk? It can shorten women's lives. read more

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