Science

South Korea's First and Only Astronaut Quits

Nikki Alfonso   | Aug 15, 2014 10:37 AM EDT

She cited personal reasons for quitting her post. read more

Lhx1 Gene Helps People Adjust Better to Time Differences

Paula Marie Navarra   | Aug 14, 2014 11:17 AM EDT

No one would have ever imagined Lhx1 could be involved in SCN function. read more

New Method Turns Needle into 3D Microscope

Marc Maligalig   | Aug 14, 2014 11:49 PM EDT

The approach does not use optics. read more

Study Reveals Egyptian Mummification Started Earlier Than Expected

Marc Maligalig   | Aug 14, 2014 11:34 AM EDT

Preserved bodies were the origins of the mummification methods used in the Pharaonic period. read more

Scientists Understand Inner Workings of the Ebola Virus

Dino Lirios   | Aug 14, 2014 10:55 AM EDT

The Ebola virus contains a unique mechanism that defeats the attempts of interferon to block viral reproduction. read more

Hello Kitty Becomes an Astronaut Aboard a Japanese Satellite

Dino Lirios   | Aug 14, 2014 10:13 AM EDT

Hello Kitty is a passenger aboard the Hodoyoshi-3 satellite. read more

Dolphin's Squeal of Approval

Marc Maligalig   | Aug 14, 2014 09:25 AM EDT

New marine mammal study suggests that when dolphins and beluga whales squeal, it's usually out of excitement. read more

Chile Due for Massive Quake

Marc Maligalig   | Aug 14, 2014 09:44 AM EDT

Seismologists caution that a magnitude 9 quake is due to arrive soon. read more

Scientists Fight Cancerous Tumors with Fecal Bacteria

Dino Lirios   | Aug 14, 2014 12:59 AM EDT

The perfect environment for the bacteria to grow is the center of a cancerous tumor. read more

Prehistoric "Butterfly-Headed" Flying Reptile Fossils Found in Brazil

Dino Lirios   | Aug 14, 2014 05:10 AM EDT

"Caiuajara dobruskii" is the name of this brand-new species of reptile. read more

Leaky Cell Membrane Led to Birth of the Human Race

Paula Marie Navarra   | Aug 14, 2014 04:39 AM EDT

This leakiness explains two of biology's greatest mysteries. read more

Memory Reconsolidation can Treat PTSD

Paula Marie Navarra   | Aug 14, 2014 03:09 AM EDT

Researchers believe memory reconsolidation can open doors for treatments of mental disorders. read more

Lucid Dreamers are Smarter than Others, Researchers Find

Paula Marie Navarra   | Aug 14, 2014 02:07 AM EDT

They're smarter because of their higher level of insights. read more

Incredibly, Scientists Convert Sweat Into Electrical Energy

Nikki Alfonso   | Aug 14, 2014 02:18 AM EDT

A device has been created that harnesses the power of sweat. read more

The Amazon's Largest Fish is Being Fished into Extinction

Nikki Alfonso   | Aug 14, 2014 01:44 AM EDT

The fish is known for its ability to breathe in air. read more

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