The scientists are gone, but this ghost lab is still doing vital research
July 3, 2019, 9:12 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
A micro-turbine will spin at 70,000 rpm for 9 straight months.
Los Angeles debuts first early earthquake warning app in U.S.
January 8, 2019, 9:35 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Will Seattle, San Francisco and other tremor-prone cities follow suit?
Robot swarms can form structures on their own, like cells in our bodies
January 3, 2019, 10:05 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
Need a bridge in a hurry? Send in the swarm.
Frog tongues hold secret to better adhesives
January 3, 2019, 8:16 a.m. by Starre Vartan
Biomimicry — the idea that nature has solved many problems we face — shows us yet another smart solution.
When fruit flies get drunk, they act a lot like us
December 28, 2018, 11:30 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
Buzzed flies reveal important step to intoxication
These new tests aim to find cancer before it's diagnosed
December 19, 2018, 1:35 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Are cancer detection tests the key to 'curing' cancer?
Vitamin D deficiency linked to depression
December 17, 2018, 11:32 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Researchers discover that an overwhelming number of older adults with low vitamin D levels suffer from depression.
Future archaeologists will remember us by the chicken bones we left behind
December 14, 2018, 3:25 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
In just 70 years, we've managed to build a brand-new chicken.
There's a massive ecosystem twice the size of the world's oceans beneath our feet
December 10, 2018, 4 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
'It’s like finding a whole new reservoir of life on Earth,' says one of the scientists behind the 10-year study.
Now we know how much starlight the universe has ever created
December 4, 2018, 12:44 p.m. by Starre Vartan
Scientists used the Fermi gamma-ray telescope to calculate it over time.
Your nose hides a robust germ defense system
November 20, 2018, 9:36 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
New research shows bacteria-killing exosomes ride a wave of mucus to ward off germs before they enter your body.
Humans of the future will be bigger and hungrier than ever
November 13, 2018, 2:33 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
It's not just the sheer number of us, but also our growing appetites.
Ancient Egyptian tomb turns out to be crawling with mummified cats
November 13, 2018, 9:18 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
The shiniest prize may wait in a perfectly sealed tomb.
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5 brilliant mathematicians and their impact on the modern world
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Common cat parasite linked to personality changes in humans
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Why do we see monsters in the mirror?
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13 optical illusions that will blow your mind
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Scientists learn how to record your dreams and play them back to you
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How to tell what's eating your garden plants
There are plenty of potential culprits, and there are just as many ways to stop them.
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Top 10 vegetables to grow in your garden
These nutritional powerhouses can flourish in your yard or in containers.
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Grow birdseed, don't buy it
Here are 10 flowering plants that look gorgeous and reward you with seeds.
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10 secret gardens in the middle of major cities
These hidden gardens are peaceful oases in the middle of the urban hustle and bustle.
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How to make a sun map of your garden
There are many ways to map an area's sunlight exposure. Here are a few tips to make sure your pla...
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How to fight the heat
Plant selection and design in addition to proper watering can help reduce stress on plants.
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9 ideas for creating shade
When the sun gets overbearing — and it will — you have options.
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