Science

Virginia has the Fastest Internet Connection in the U.S.; Alaska the Slowest

Marco Foronda   | Aug 11, 2014 11:03 AM EDT

The U.S.ranked 10th worldwide in average broadband speed. read more

Soft-Bodied Robots Move Closer to Self-Replication

Marc Maligalig   | Aug 11, 2014 11:02 AM EDT

Researchers at Harvard University build advanced soft-bodied robots. read more

China to Shoot for the Moon with Recoverable Orbiter

Kizha T. Trovillas   | Aug 11, 2014 06:55 AM EDT

Its goal will be to test vital technologies for its future moon missions. read more

Special CO2 Adsorbing Plastic Fuels Clean Energy Drive

Marc Maligalig   | Aug 11, 2014 02:05 AM EDT

CO2 adsorbents are often used to extract greenhouse gases from smokestacks. read more

Cut THC Levels in Marijuana to Prevent Brain Damage

Paula Marie Navarra   | Aug 10, 2014 07:08 PM EDT

There's a need to regulate THC levels in weed. read more

U.S. Military Suicides Traced to Childhood Abuse

Paula Marie Navarra   | Aug 10, 2014 08:14 AM EDT

A study suggests that past traumatic experiences causes military service members and veterans to commit suicide. read more

Use of Anti-Ebola Drug ZMapp Triggers Charges of Racism

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Aug 10, 2014 04:17 AM EDT

But using it on West Africans would have led to charges that colored people were being used as guinea pigs. read more

"Pareidolia" at Work as Rosetta Discovers a "Human Face" on Comet 67P

Ana Verayo   | Aug 10, 2014 03:38 AM EDT

Rosetta spacecraft captures some remarkable photos that resembles a human face. read more

NASA Mars 'saucer' test A-OK despite bad chute

dweisman   | Aug 09, 2014 05:37 PM EDT

NASA engineers tested a vehicle designed to land astronauts on Mars with mixed results, but nonetheless insisted Friday it was a success. read more

Do You Post Lots of Photos on Facebook? Study Says You May Be Neurotic

Kizha T. Trovillas   | Aug 09, 2014 05:47 PM EDT

Neurotic people tend to upload more photos on Facebook to feel noticed and earn more “likes,” study says. read more

Supermoon to Enchant Europe on Sunday

Paula Marie Navarra   | Aug 10, 2014 04:00 AM EDT

Stargazers will see the moon 14 percent to 30 percent brighter than usual. read more

Brains of Elderly Persons Remain "Young" in Key Areas

Paula Marie Navarra   | Aug 09, 2014 06:05 PM EDT

Spatial attention skills are critical in many aspects of life. read more

"Asphalt Lake" Holds Proof Extraterrestrial Life Exists

Paula Marie Navarra   | Aug 08, 2014 11:46 PM EDT

The lake is teeming with microbial life despite the toxic asphalt. read more

Aussie Scientists Close to Understanding the Sun's Birth

Paula Marie Navarra   | Aug 08, 2014 11:18 PM EDT

They wanted to understand the timescale and processes that led to the formation of the solar system. read more

China's Coast Will Die, Study Warns

David Perry   | Aug 08, 2014 04:41 PM EDT

Chinese and American scientists conducted a study that specificially lists the consequences of China's rapid growth on its coastal regions. read more

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