E-Cigarettes As Effective As Nicotine Patches In Helping Smokers Quit: Study
The first trial testing of both e-cigarettes and nicotine patches as anti-smoking aids found the two methods had comparable success rates.
The Week In Science: Sandy Sea Glass Washes Up, Interstellar Winds Are A-Changin'
The wind between the stars changes direction; broken glass claimed by a hurricane washes up transformed.
Stephen Hawking Memoir ‘My Brief History’: Acclaimed Physicist With ALS Opens Up, Sort Of
Stephen Hawking recounts his life in a new memoir, “My Brief History.”
Northern Lights Captured In 3D With 2-Camera Setup [PHOTO]
Using two cameras, Japanese researchers created a 3D image of the aurora borealis and calculated the phenomenon's height.
Hawaii Shark Attack Timing May Be Tied To Tiger Shark Migration: Scientists
A shark tracking study shows that many female tiger sharks head for the Hawaiian islands to give birth.
Comet ISON Approaching Mars: How To See It Through A Telescope
The comet might not survive its brush with the sun, so get a viewing in while you can!
New Beetle Species Discovered On Manila University Campus
A new beetle species has been discovered in the midst of the bustling Philippine capital.
Bats, Dolphins Made Many Of The Same Genetic Changes On Road To Echolocation: Study
A new genetic analysis of bats and dolphins uncovers more than 200 similarities related to echolocation.
Could Another Superstorm Sandy Happen? Some Scientists Say No, Others Say Yes
Was Sandy's westward bend back toward the East Coast a fluke, or the new normal?
Diana Nyad Completes Cuba To Florida Swim With New Anti-Jellyfish Technology
When swimming from Cuba to Florida, you'll need to pack a silicone face mask and other anti-jellyfish gear.
The Week In Science: Mini-Brains, Whooping Cranes And Dainty Black Holes
Scientists grow tiny brains in the lab; young whooping cranes listen to their elders to learn migration tricks.
CERN After Dark: Physicists Perform Standup Comedy To Spread Science Knowledge
Scientists at CERN are trading lab coats for microphones at the science center's first comedy show.
Farmers’ Almanac Winter 2014 Forecast Draws Skepticism From Weathermen
Farmers' Almanac fans say the manual's weather predictions are 80 to 85 percent accurate, but meteorologists aren't buying it.
Air Pollution Sending 200,000 Americans To An Early Grave Each Year: MIT Study
Vehicle and power plant emissions account for almost half of pollution-related premature deaths, scientists say.
Massive 466-Mile-Long Canyon Discovered Underneath Greenland Ice Sheet
Ice-penetrating radar reveals a previously unseen ancient canyon that plunges to depths of up to 2,600 feet.
Life On Earth, From Mars? Why We Might All Be Alien Invaders
One scientist lays out the case for placing the origin of life on Mars.
Migraine Headaches, Especially With Aura, May Alter Structure Of The Brain: Study
Migraine headaches often cause long-lasting structural changes to the brain, researchers found in a meta-analysis.
Acid Rain Legacy: Increasing Alkaline Levels In US Rivers
Acid pollution is having a surprising effect on many U.S. waterways, a new study finds.
Dolphin Deaths Blamed On Measles-Like Virus That Killed 100s of Animals In 1980s
More than 300 dolphins have stranded themselves this summer, and wildlife officials say a familiar foe is to blame.
Texas Measles Outbreak Tied To Anti-Vaccination Megachurch
As with other recent measles outbreaks, a small population of unvaccinated individuals provided avenues for disease to spread.
Japan's Epsilon Rocket Launch Halted After Automatic Alarm Issued
The countdown went down to zero, but Japan's Epsilon rocket remained firmly on Earth.
Fall Weather Forecast: Mild With A Chance Of Tropical Storms For The East Coast
Accuweather's Paul Pastelok says East Coasters will likely get a mild September with beautiful fall foliage.
High BPA Levels In Urine Linked To Obesity In Children: Study
Researchers found an association between Bisphenol A, a compound used in the production of plastics, and obesity in children.
Blue Moon 2013: Third Full Moon Of Summer Appears In The Sky Tonight
Tonight's blue moon may not be the kind of blue moon you're familiar with.
Machines Of Physics: Photographer Makes Atom-Smashers Into Artworks [PHOTOS]
NYC photographer Stanley Greenberg creates breathtaking photographs of the complex machines used in physics experiments.
Copper And Alzheimer's Disease: Researchers Finger Metal As Key Player In Neurodegenerative Condition
Copper accumulation in blood vessels can prevent the brain from clearing out toxic proteins, a new study finds.
Russia Chelyabinsk Meteor Created 'Dust Belt' In Stratosphere Tracked By NASA Scientists
A plume of dust from an exploded meteor circled the Northern Hemisphere in just four days.
Tina Fey New TV Shows: ‘30 Rock’ Creator’s College Comedy Gets Series Commitment At Fox
Although Liz Lemon is off the air, Tina Fey’s wit will soon be back on the screen in two new TV comedies.
Time Reporter Michael Grunwald Tweets About Defending A Drone Strike On WikiLeaks’ Assange
Time magazine’s Michael Grunwald wrote a tweet Saturday that appeared to call for a drone strike against Julian Assange.
JPMorgan Chase Hirings In China Investigated By SEC Anti-Bribery Unit
The SEC is reportedly looking into whether JPMorgan hired the children of Chinese officials to aid its business in the country.
