Science

SpaceX Rocket Explodes and Crashes in Texas

Ana Verayo   | Aug 23, 2014 03:41 AM EDT

SpaceX conducted this test mission to observe the ability of the F9R development vehicle to take off, maneuver and land vertically. read more

Western US Rising Due to Continuous Loss of Water

Paula Marie Navarra   | Aug 23, 2014 10:12 AM EDT

Researchers discovered that the growing scale of loss of water in the western part of the United States causes the entire region to rise up like an uncoiled spring. read more

Marmosets Become Vital Tool in Search for MERS-CoV Treatments

Paula Marie Navarra   | Aug 23, 2014 03:09 AM EDT

The development of the marmoset model could have a major impact in the search for drugs and vaccines against MERS-CoV. read more

Oldest Metal Object Found in Middle East

Paula Marie Navarra   | Aug 22, 2014 10:04 PM EDT

Archeologists dug a copper awl, one of the oldest metal objects found in the Middle East, during an excavation at Tel Tsaf located in Jordan River. read more

Neanderthals and Modern Humans Tolerated One Another

Paula Marie Navarra   | Aug 23, 2014 02:49 AM EDT

Neanderthals and modern humans interacted with each other for a significant period of time. read more

Photos Capture Fiery Death Of American Spacecraft

David Perry   | Aug 22, 2014 02:26 PM EDT

In a streak of light, it was gone. read more

Why is Switzerland's Suicide Tourism Booming?

Ana Verayo   | Aug 22, 2014 02:26 PM EDT

Switzerland's assisted suicide cases have doubled since 2009. And most of them are women. read more

Scientists Understand Lizard Regeneration, Sees Human Benefits

Dino Lirios   | Aug 22, 2014 01:19 PM EDT

Scientists have taken a major step towards understanding how lizards regenerate their tails. They state that this finding will be beneficial to humans. read more

Women Who Read Fifty Shades of Grey Likely to Have More Sex

Paula Marie Navarra   | Aug 22, 2014 10:07 AM EDT

They're also more likely to drink heavily. read more

Scientists Discover One of the Universe's First Stars

Ana Verayo   | Aug 22, 2014 08:17 AM EDT

This star is unique from all the others because it has a very peculiar chemical pattern not found in previous stars before. read more

Earth's Missing Heat Likely Found in Atlantic

Dino Lirios   | Aug 22, 2014 09:09 AM EDT

A study in the journal Science offers an explanation to where Earth's missing heat has gone. read more

New Color Moon Map of Triton is Best Yet

Kizha T. Trovillas   | Aug 22, 2014 09:57 AM EDT

The map shows what strange Triton actually looks like. read more

Ancient Humans Dined On Snails Even Before the French Did

Ana Verayo   | Aug 22, 2014 06:48 AM EDT

Scientists have excavated large numbers of snail shells in Spain that were believed to be part of a prehistoric diet. read more

Epic Drought in Western US is Causing Mountains to Move

Ana Verayo   | Aug 22, 2014 05:53 AM EDT

A deficit of some 62 trillion gallons of water caused this uplift. read more

Pregnant Women Should Avoid Eating Tuna

Emery Dennel   | Aug 22, 2014 02:29 AM EDT

Some species of tuna are low in mercury, others are not. read more

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