Science

Family Meals Can Prevent Obesity, New Study Shows

Paula Marie Navarra   | Oct 05, 2014 04:02 AM EDT

Having family meals even just once or twice a week can lower your kids' chances of becoming obese in their teens and adult life. read more

A World First: Woman in Sweden With Transplanted Uterus Gives Birth to Healthy Baby

Andy Vitalicio   | Oct 04, 2014 04:57 PM EDT

A healthy baby is born to a mother with a transplanted uterus in Sweden. It is a medical first. The baby will be called "Vincent." read more

Words That Relate to Pain Spark Interest of People in Pain

Paula Marie Navarra   | Oct 04, 2014 07:00 PM EDT

Researchers from York University found out that words related to aches, agony and pain can easily spark the interest of people who experience them. read more

American Bullfrog Invasion Threatens Other Animals along the Yellowstone River

Ana Verayo   | Oct 04, 2014 07:51 AM EDT

A study reveals the rapid spread of American bullfrog populations is threatening biodiversity in Montana. read more

Scientists Discover How to Produce Oxygen Without Plants

Ana Verayo   | Oct 04, 2014 07:38 AM EDT

Scientists have devised a method of producing oxygen in a single step, without the help of photosynthesis from plants. read more

How Curiosity Improves Memory and the Brain's Learning Capacity

Ana Verayo   | Oct 04, 2014 07:35 AM EDT

A new study reveals that curiosity helps the brain absorb more information and sharpens overall memory. read more

Engineers Develop 3D Imaging Software to Track Cell Movements

Sami Ghanmi   | Oct 04, 2014 04:00 AM EDT

The LEVER software aims to enable researchers accurately delineate cells and color-code them to indicate the exact time of their division. It provides more data than the typical process. read more

World's First Solar Battery To Potentially Boost Renewable Energy Industry

Kizha T. Trovillas   | Oct 04, 2014 03:00 AM EDT

A hybrid device of lithium battery that recharges via solar cell stands to revolutionize the solar energy technology. read more

SDO Monitors Giant Sun Filament

Marc Maligalig   | Oct 04, 2014 05:52 AM EDT

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Solar Dynamics Observatory, or SDO, has observed a gigantic filament on the surface of the sun over the course of several days. read more

Texting Shows Differences among Teenage Boys and Girls

Paula Marie Navarra   | Oct 03, 2014 07:00 PM EDT

A new study published in the Journal of Children and Media showed that differences between sexes and gender identity could be defined by the way teenagers use text messaging. read more

Genome Browser Created to Treat Ebola

Paula Marie Navarra   | Oct 03, 2014 07:00 PM EDT

To help Ebola researchers, the UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute recently released the Ebola genome browser to help in the development of a vaccine and antiserum to stop the spread of the virus. read more

Researchers Find Way to Improve Yeast Tolerance for Biofuel Production

Sami Ghanmi   | Oct 03, 2014 07:00 PM EDT

By altering the composition, the researchers were able to increase the production of ethanol by 80 percent. read more

Cheetah Decline Caused by Humans, Says Research

Paula Marie Navarra   | Oct 03, 2014 07:00 PM EDT

Researchers from University of Belfast said that the decline of cheetahs is not caused by large predators but by humans. read more

New App Transforms Smartphones into Cosmic Ray Detectors

Dino Lirios   | Oct 03, 2014 05:28 AM EDT

It's easy to turn any smartphone into a cosmic ray detector. read more

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