Clinical Research Volunteering: How To Make Money Loaning Your Body To Science For Cash
Getting infected with diseases or trying out new drugs is one way to make money, but it's not without risks.
The Week In Science: Crazy Ant Secret Weapon, Conflict Prediction Algorithm, Largest Solar Plant Starts Up
How the crazy ant combats its chief rival, the fire ant, and other science news this week.
Happiness Is A Warm Citation: A Look At 50 Years Of The Beatles In Academic Journals
A Thomson Reuters analyst takes a look at 50 years of Beatlemania in academia.
Winter Storm Pax Ploughs Up Through East Coast; States Of Emergency Declared From Louisiana To New York
Yet another winter storm has blanketed the East Coast, and some Gulf states, in snow and ice.
LEGO Science: How Construction Toys Can Help Build STEM Education
Schools and parents alike find that building blocks are a fun way to nurture creativity and science appreciation in kids.
Crocodiles Can Climb Trees, Scientists Say
Younger crocodiles across the world show a surprising ability to scamper up tree branches.
Could Another Fukushima-Like Accident Happen In The US? Nuclear Expert Explains How
Floods and fires are just as threatening to U.S. nuclear plants as they are to Japanese ones.
What Is Multiple Myeloma? Veteran NBC Anchor Tom Brokaw Discloses He Has Uncommon Cancer
Longtime NBC news man Tom Brokaw disclosed this week that he'd been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, an uncommon bone marrow cancer.
'Fukushima: The Story Of A Nuclear Disaster' Reveals New Insight Into Japanese Catastrophe
A new account of the Fukushima disaster delves into the incident, as well as the surrounding science and public policy issues.
Winter Storm Pax Barreling Through Southern U.S., Heading Northeast To Dump Snow On Region
Areas from Alabama to Massachusetts should expect some midweek ice and snow.
New Cellular 'Woodblock' Printing Method Stamps Living Cells In Patterns
A new method of printing living cells is inspired by both a children's toy and Chinese woodblock prints.
Copenhagen Zoo Kills Giraffe Marius: Case Highlights Difficulty Of Maintaining Genetic Diversity In Captivity
The issue of inbreeding is a common problem in zoos, and giraffes are no exception.
Winter Weather Dangers: Power Outages, Frozen Pipes, And More
The many ways that winter weather threatens your heat, electricity, and water supply.
Q&A With A Scientist: David Robinson On Why Snow Matters For The Climate
Snow influences the climate and your life a lot more than you might think.
The Week In Science: Gladiator Skulls, Heroin Overdose Antidote, Winter Olympics Science
Ancient skulls found near London bear marks of massive wounds that might've been dealt in a gladitorial arena.
Walk Like A Dinosaur: Scientists Put Fake Tails On Chickens To Study How T. Rex Might've Moved [VIDEO]
With a stick and a bit of modeling clay, and a chicken walks a bit more like a T. rex.
'The Sixth Extinction': New Yorker Writer Elizabeth Kolbert Examines The Global Catastrophe Unfolding Before Us
A New Yorker writer offers snapshots of species disappearing before our eyes -- perhaps the first waves of a more massive trend.
22 Responses To Buzzfeed's 22 Messages From Creationists On Evolution And The Origin Of Life
Buzzfeed published 22 questions and statements from Creationists; here's some responses from a science reporter.
Beware Social Media Weather Hype: Dire Snowfall Maps Making The Rounds Online
Alarming weather maps have been going viral on social media, with a lack of context fueling fear.
NASA Aims For Absolute Zero: The Coldest Spot In The Universe May Soon Be Orbiting Earth
The Cold Atom Laboratory will be investigating the quantum world by dropping the temperature way, way down.
Dairy In Need Of A Boost? Cows Make More Milk After Giving Birth To Daughters, Scientists Say
Mama cows produce more milk when they're pregnant with daughters, a study finds.
Philip Seymour Hoffman Dead From Suspected Overdose: Was Fentanyl-Laced Heroin To Blame?
The painkiller fentanyl, sometimes mixed with heroin, has been implicated in a spate of fatal overdoses from Rhode Island to Pennsylvania.
A Mother's Colds During Pregnancy May Mean Higher Risk Of Asthma For Child: Study
What to expect if you're sick while expecting: higher risks for breathing problems in your child.
Winter Storm Maximus Kicks Off Snowy Start To February: Will Groundhog's Long Winter Prediction Come True?
Snow arrives on the East Coast the day after Punxsutawney Phil predicted an additional six weeks of winter.
Siri, Meet Jarvis: Is The Future Of Voice Recognition Off The Cloud?
Intel is working on a new kind of voice recognition device that, unlike Apple's Siri, functions offline.
The Scent Of Love: How Smells Affect Attraction In Humans And Animals
The science behind romance and odor, in humans and animals.
The Week In Science: Monarch Migration Imperiled, Drone-Delivered Beer On Ice
Fewer and fewer monarchs are making the trek to wintering ground in Mexico.
Neanderthal Genetic Legacy Lingers In Skin, Hair, Disease Risks
Interbreeding with Neanderthals seems to have conferred advantages -- and some and drawbacks -- to early humans.
State Of The Union 2014: Obama Pushes For More High-Tech Manufacturing Hubs
One of the highlights of the president's address Tuesday was a 3-D printing hub in Youngstown, Ohio.
Super Bowl Science: Could A Seahawk Beat A Bronco? And Other Important Nerdy Football Questions
What could be more exciting than the savage ballet that is pro football? Adding science to it!