scientific research

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.

The Secret to Gecko Stickiness: Toe Hairs
Marc Maligalig | | Aug 13, 2014 02:04 AM EDT |
Oregon researchers say geckos don't really stick to surfaces.

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.

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.

Octo Moms of Rare Octopus Species Protect Their Eggs for 4-1/2 Years; They Then Die
Marc Maligalig | | Jul 31, 2014 05:01 AM EDT |
The egg-incubating period of this species is the longest ever reported in the animal kingdom.

Scientists are Building Robot Octopi for Underwater Missions
Marc Maligalig | | Jul 30, 2014 08:47 AM EDT |
A multiarmed prototype has been developed.

Six Additional Genetic Risk Factors for Parkinson's Discovered
Marc Maligalig | | Jul 28, 2014 05:31 AM EDT |
Scientists have identified new genetic risk factors from data more than 18,000 patients.

Germs May Make Children Healthier - Study
Christl Leong | | Jun 07, 2014 04:10 AM EDT |
Children exposed to allergens and bacteria in their first year of life show decreased risk of developing allergies and asthma later in life, according to a new study published in the Journal of Allergy and Criminal Immunology on June 6.

Smokers More Likely to Quit Smoking With E-Cig - Study
Lemuel Cacho | | May 25, 2014 10:43 PM EDT |
A new study released last week showed users of e-cigarettes were more likely to succeed at quitting smoking than people who use other smoking cessation products.
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