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Mars One Selects 100 Volunteers for First Mars Trip

Arthur Dominic Villasanta |

Feb 18, 2015 08:09 PM EST

Winners will have to endure 10 years of training and a seven-month flight to Mars.

Random House Children’s Books will Publish a New Dr. Seuss Book

JM Javelosa |

Feb 18, 2015 08:03 PM EST

Dr. Seuss might have passed from the scene for a while now, fortunately for Dr. Seuss fans, old manuscripts by the much-loved children's books' author keep showing up.

Don't Use Smartphones as 'Digital Pacifiers' for Kids

Arthur Dominic Villasanta |

Feb 18, 2015 06:15 PM EST

Researchers suggest parents increase "direct human to human interaction" with their children.

Las Vegas Mother Searched for Suspect’s Car Before Being Shot: Police

Raymond Legaspi |

Feb 18, 2015 11:31 AM EST

A Las Vegas mother of four, who was killed after an apparent road rage shooting, went looking for her attacker before she was gunned down, a police investigator said.

Ex-Inmate Sues Northwestern University, Professor For Coercion

Geann Pineda |

Feb 18, 2015 11:28 AM EST

A former murder convict, is suing a university and its professor, for allegedly forcing him to confess to a 1982 double murder case.

Over 300 Boko Haram Militants Killed by Nigerian Army

Marcel Woo |

Feb 18, 2015 10:10 AM EST

Two days of counter-terrorism operations in the state of Borno in Lagos, killed over 300 Boko Haram fighters, the Nigerian military said.

Super Strong Limpet Teeth Open Door to Tougher Man-Made Materials

Arthur Dominic Villasanta |

Feb 18, 2015 09:31 AM EST

Scientists are convinced the structure of the limpets' teeth can be reproduced in high-performance engineering applications.

Anti-Smoking Drug Helps Smokers Quit Smoking Gradually

Marco Foronda |

Feb 18, 2015 09:25 AM EST

The study found smokers who used varenicline were able to reduce their smoking, and more of them quit compared to those using a placebo.

Loudest and Quietest U.S. Cities Revealed in New Map

Marco Foronda |

Feb 18, 2015 09:15 AM EST

The National Park Service will use the map to see where man-made noise affects wildlife.

US$1 Million Bond for Father Charged with Murder of 3-Month-Old Daughter

Marcel Woo |

Feb 18, 2015 09:11 AM EST

A 29-year-old father, charged with murder in the death of his 3-month-old daughter, will have to secure US$1 million for his temporary liberty.

Carnegie Mellon Congratulates 800 Passing Applicants, Then Rejects Them Within Hours

Marcel Woo |

Feb 18, 2015 08:39 AM EST

One of America's best Computer Science schools just experienced a technical problem that seemed to have broke the hearts of those who were excited to be accepted into the prestigious university.

Snapchat Claims It's Worth $19 Billion

David Curry |

Feb 18, 2015 08:26 AM EST

Snapchat has been growing at a rapid rate since its inception in 2011.

New Map Reveals How Acidic the Earth's Oceans Are

Ana Verayo |

Feb 18, 2015 08:22 AM EST

In an effort to stop climate change, ESA and NASA satellites are gathering data about the Earth's oceans and acidity levels.

Philadelphia to Discuss Approval of New Charter Schools

Marcel Woo |

Feb 18, 2015 08:17 AM EST

For the first time in seven years, the city of Philadelphia could approve its first new charter schools, that is, if the Philadelphia School Reform Commission will vote in favor of the approval.

Rolls-Royce To Build An All-Terrain SUV

Geann Pineda |

Feb 18, 2015 07:57 AM EST

Rolls-Royce confirms it is building a car that can cross any terrain but offers the luxury of a Rolls Royce - a historic move in its 111-year journey.