Science

Cassini Spacecraft Spots "Mysterious Island" Floating on Saturn's Moon, Titan

Ana Verayo   | Oct 02, 2014 12:16 AM EDT

During a recent flyby, Cassini spotted a distinct feature amidst the massive alien sea of Titan. read more

Animal Populations are Falling Because of Human Activity

Marco Foronda   | Oct 03, 2014 01:28 AM EDT

Humans are responsible for the decline of animal population since 1970. read more

Peanut Allergies not a Problem for Long

Paula Marie Navarra   | Oct 01, 2014 03:11 PM EDT

A new study from the University of Florida showed a promise in eliminating 80 percent of peanut allergens in a peanut. read more

More Americans are Suffering from Depression, New Study Shows

Paula Marie Navarra   | Oct 01, 2014 04:37 PM EDT

More Americans are now reporting more psychosomatic symptoms of depression. read more

First Case of Ebola Virus Infection Reported in the US

Paula Marie Navarra   | Oct 01, 2014 02:12 PM EDT

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just confirmed the first Ebola virus that has been diagnosed in the United States. read more

Research Shows Bats Mistake Wind Turbines for Trees, Fatalities Increase

Kat De Guzman   | Oct 01, 2014 02:11 PM EDT

More bats approached wind turbines whenever the moon was shining brightly. read more

Nearby Red Dwarf Star Emits Most Massive Solar Flares yet Recorded

Paula Marie Navarra   | Oct 01, 2014 01:52 PM EDT

The flares reached a peak of 360 million degrees Fahrenheit, which is 12 times hotter compared to the center of the Sun. read more

Dolphins' Secret Ability: They Have Magnetic Sense

Ana Verayo   | Oct 01, 2014 09:46 AM EDT

Evidence proves that dolphins and whales follow these magnetic signals emanating from the Earth that guides their way during migration. read more

Is the World First Thinking AI Finally Here? Ask Amelia

Dino Lirios   | Oct 01, 2014 11:48 PM EDT

Rather than just saving information, Amelia understands the context, applies logic, and infers the implications of the information. read more

600 Year-Old Canoe in New Zealand Reveals Ancient Polynesian Sailing Technology

Ana Verayo   | Oct 01, 2014 08:37 AM EDT

These simple wooden canoes helped the first human settlers reach distant Pacific islands. read more

Yes, 5 mm Long Shrimps can Modify the World's Ocean Currents

Ana Verayo   | Oct 01, 2014 08:48 AM EDT

A new study reveals that zooplankton such as sea monkeys or brine shrimp can generate massive force that creates underwater currents. read more

Half the World's Wildlife is Gone

Ana Verayo   | Oct 01, 2014 08:21 AM EDT

According to the Living Planet Index report, 52 percent of global wildlife populations have decreased since 1970. read more

Researchers Observe Wild Chimpanzees Share New Skills For The First Time

Kristina Fernandez   | Oct 01, 2014 04:00 AM EDT

‘Monkey see, monkey do’ has been proven to happen among wild chimpanzee communities, says a new research published Tuesday on PLOS Biology. read more

Shocking NASA Images Show Aral Sea Completely Dried Up

Kristina Fernandez   | Oct 01, 2014 05:00 AM EDT

Satellite imagery recently released by NASA showed the dramatic changes the Aral Sea has undergone in the past 15 years. What was once the world’s fourth largest lake that straddles the Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan border has now become a vast wasteland. read more

Three In One: Scans of Da Vinci Painting Reveal Two Other Works

David Perry   | Sep 30, 2014 05:54 PM EDT

Recent scans of a painting by Leonardo Da Vinci revealed the master artist tried three times to get the picture right. read more

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