Science

Archaeologists Find 6,200-Year Old Parasite

Acsilyn Miyazaki   | Jun 21, 2014 05:19 AM EDT

Archaeologists have uncovered ancient evidence of infection by a parasitic worm that causes schistosomiasis, a disease that ails millions of people today. read more

Virus with no known cure spreading fast across southern U.S. states

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Jun 20, 2014 03:43 PM EDT

The mosquito-borne virus is rarely lethal but is dangerous to the elderly. read more

Europeans are building the world's largest telescope in Chile

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Jun 20, 2014 03:50 PM EDT

The E-ELT will enable astronomers to look for signs of life on exoplanets. read more

Facial and Body Scrub Microbeads Pose Serious Risk to Environment

Christl Leong   | Jun 20, 2014 03:44 AM EDT

Environmentalists recently found an abundance of microbeads, which are commonly found in facial scrubs, body scrubs, soaps and toothpaste, in several bodies of water including Lake Michigan and Lake Ontario. read more

75 CDC Employees in Atlanta May Have Been Exposed to Deadly Anthrax

Christl Leong   | Jun 20, 2014 12:56 AM EDT

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Thursday that 75 of their staff may have been exposed to the anthrax bacteria after a safety problem in one of its Atlanta labs. read more

Scientists Discover New Kind of "Rock" Made Out of Man-made Garbage

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Jun 19, 2014 09:50 PM EDT

It's evidence that man-made pollution is affecting the planet's geology. read more

Water From Air? Scientists Report Successful Water Harvesting Experiment

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Jun 19, 2014 09:48 PM EDT

Scientists succeed in using carbon nanotubes to harvest water from air read more

Early Musical Training Boosts Brainpower in Children

Kristina Fernandez   | Jun 19, 2014 12:43 PM EDT

New research reveals conclusive evidence connecting musical training in children and better cognitive performance. read more

Mammograms May Cut Breast Cancer Deaths by 28%

Katie Collom   | Jun 18, 2014 01:51 AM EDT

A new study shows that the benefits of mammograms outweigh the risks and can reduce breast cancer deaths by nearly 30 percent. read more

Earth's Most Abundant Mineral is Seen for the First Time and is Given a Name

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Jun 18, 2014 01:50 AM EDT

What on Earth is the Earth's most abundant mineral? read more

‘Bionic Pancreas’ for Diabetics Passes Real-World Test

Bianca Ortega   | Jun 17, 2014 12:06 PM EDT

A “bionic pancreas” developed at Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston University passed a real-world test conducted on 20 adults and 32 teenagers, bringing the device one step closer to being available in the market. read more

US Doctors Speed Test Lung Cancer Drugs in Lung-MAP Study

Katie Collom   | Jun 17, 2014 12:59 AM EDT

In a first-of-its kind nationwide experiment called Lung-MAP, US doctors will speed-test lung cancer drugs in collaboration with government, drug companies, private cancer foundations and cancer advocacy groups to allow new drugs to reach the market and offer help to terminally ill patients. read more

Scientists Confirm the Existence of an Ocean Deep Inside the Earth

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Jun 14, 2014 09:05 AM EDT

Direct evidence for this water has now been confirmed for the first time. read more

NASA is Dead Serious About Developing a Faster-Than-Light Warp Drive Starship

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Jun 13, 2014 01:44 AM EDT

Will allow humans to travel to the nearest star in only a few weeks. read more

Earth Could Be Hit By An Intense Solar Storm On Friday The 13th

Acsilyn Miyazaki   | Jun 12, 2014 01:14 PM EDT

The sun has unleashed three powerful solar bursts that could hit Earth on Friday the 13th. read more

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