Science

The World's Most Advanced Commercial Imaging Satellite is Placed into Orbit

Dino Lirios   | Aug 15, 2014 01:40 PM EDT

If the satellite were over a baseball stadium, it'd be able to identify home plate and the individual players. read more

Plants to Sniff-Out Landmines

Marc Maligalig   | Aug 15, 2014 01:22 PM EDT

Leaking landmines release small amounts of their chemical explosives over time. read more

Stardust Might be from Beyond the Solar System

Dino Lirios   | Aug 15, 2014 01:02 PM EDT

They contain a magnesium-iron-silicate mineral called olivine. read more

Super Bananas Could Lead People to Accept GMOs and GEOs

Paula Marie Navarra   | Aug 15, 2014 11:52 AM EDT

Researchers believe their findings could open doors to the development of crops with superior qualities. read more

Ebola Dead are Becoming Living Dead Zombies?

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Aug 14, 2014 10:59 PM EDT

Ebola Zombification is spreading fast in Chinese social media sites. read more

New Material Promises Better Bone Healing

Paula Marie Navarra   | Aug 15, 2014 01:14 AM EDT

Doctors are using a special material that can mold itself precisely into the shape of the bone defect without becoming brittle. read more

Spider Silk Adhesion Depends on Surface

Paula Marie Navarra   | Aug 14, 2014 09:08 PM EDT

Scientists have found that the adhesion and tensile strength of a spider's silk strands vary depending on the surface their web is located. read more

Tear Gas is Banned in War but Allowed in Riots

Marc Maligalig   | Aug 15, 2014 01:02 AM EDT

Ferguson police threw multiple canisters of tear gas into the crowd to disperse protesters. read more

Spectators Swept Away By Tidal Wave In China

David Perry   | Aug 14, 2014 02:04 PM EDT

Several Chinese got a little too close to nature. read more

Scientist Finishes New ‘Shark Week’ Special Featuring Late Paul Walker

Jasmine Solana   | Aug 14, 2014 01:49 PM EDT

A shark scientist is set to show the world his new “Shark Week” project, which he started with actor Paul Walker. read more

Chinese Scientists Find Potential Therapy For Male Infertility

David Perry   | Aug 14, 2014 01:17 PM EDT

A new study may offer hope for potential fathers. read more

Dearth of Women in U.S. Elections Caused by Female Aversion to Politics

Staff Reporter   | Aug 14, 2014 11:03 AM EDT

The electoral process leaves a lot to be desired for many women in the United States, a new study suggested. read more

New Insomnia Pill, Belsomra, Approved by the FDA

Nikki Alfonso   | Aug 15, 2014 11:39 AM EDT

Belsomra works by turning off wakefulness rather than by inducing sleep. read more

Meningitis Outbreak Affects Babies in Kansas City

Nikki Alfonso   | Aug 15, 2014 10:58 AM EDT

HPeV3, a human parechovirus, causes diarrhea, respiratory problems and vomiting. read more

North Pole Ecosystem in Trouble Due to Thinning Arctic Snow

Nikki Alfonso   | Aug 15, 2014 10:49 AM EDT

The 100-year-old snow cap atop the Arctic ice is rapidly melting. read more

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