Newly Discovered Brain Region Is Uniquely Human, Scientists Think
Comparing brain scans of monkeys and humans yields an interesting detail: an area of the brain that seems uniquely ours.
DDT Exposure May Be Environmental Risk Factor For Alzheimer's Disease: Study
Alzheimer's patients have higher levels of DDT breakdown products in their blood, researchers found.
State Of The Union 2014: The Issues Technology And Science Sectors Will Be Watching For
Here are a few of the key issues that the science and technology sector will be paying attention to on Tuesday night.
Maple Syrup Plantation? New Insights Into Tree Biology Could Radically Change The Industry
New research suggests a way to radically restructure maple syrup production.
The Week In Science: Mantis Shrimp Eyes, Dog Cancer and Nose Maggots
Scientists unlocked the secret of the mantis shrimp's eyes, which see in a way unique in the animal kingdom.
Standing Against The Wave: Anti-Tsunami Design For Houses And Communities
While no structure can be indestructible, there are design measures that can reduce the damage from monster waves.
Bats Follow Ripples In Ponds Back To Croaking Frogs [PHOTOS]
A frog's amorous call betrays him to more than just potential mates.
Where All Of Our Active Spacecraft Are, From Mercury To Interstellar Space [INFOGRAPHIC]
Wondering just how many active spacecraft we've got patrolling the solar system and beyond? Wonder no more.
How Can We Save Bees? 3 Possible Solutions To Combat Honeybee Decline
Pesticides, mites, and hunger are three of the top targets to stem the worldwide decline of bees.
New Atomic Clock Is Most Precise Timekeeper Ever, Scientists Say
A newly unveiled strontium atomic clock won't need to be wound for another 5 billion years.
Through A Glass, Monochromatically: MIT Researchers Make See-Through Projection Screen
A new kind of transparent projection screen would be cheaper to produce than current models, MIT researchers say.
Polar Vortex 2? Sort Of - But New Blast Of Winter Weather Expected To Be Gentler
A new barrage of snow is hitting the East Coast -- plus, why meteorologists think we're using the term 'polar vortex' wrong.
Q&A With A Scientist: Why Is This Marine Biologist Throwing Logs Into The Ocean?
Duke University marine biologist Craig McClain answers some questions about his seemingly strange experiments.
Your Brain Can Process A Picture In Less Than A Blink Of An Eye
A new study shows that people can process visual data in as little as 13 milliseconds.
Understanding 'Her': Experts Ponder The Ethics Of Human-AI Relationships
"Her" imagines an artificially intelligent OS loving a sensitive human writer -- but the reality of AI will likely not be so sweet.
The Week In Science: Longest Echo, Booty-Shaking Spiders, And A Falcon's Eye View Of Hunting
Male black widow spiders bust delicate moves on a females' web; an echo in Scotland lingers for nearly two minutes.
Illumina Says New DNA Sequencer Delivers A Human Genome For $1000
A new high-end DNA sequencer may be able to deliver human genomes for $1,000 each - a benchmark long sought by scientists.
West Virginia Chemical Spill Cleanup: Questions Arise Over Cleanup, Preparedness
Officials are scrambling to respond to a little-known chemical that has contaminated West Virginia's Elk River.
Subsea Technology: Oil, Gas And Mining Pinning Future Hopes Under The Sea
Subsea technology may allow oil companies to exploit Arctic reserves, but many unknowns persist.
'Family-Style' Meals Teach Kids Healthy Food Habits: Study
Allowing kids to serve themselves at mealtime is one way to encourage healthy eating, scientists say.
Sixth Sense Science: Researchers Find Evidence They Say Debunks ESP
A pair of Australian researchers say their experiments show that ESP is just a myth.
Animal Magnetism: The Science Of Internal Compasses In Everything From Pooping Dogs To Bluefin Tuna
Many animals are packing their own compass.
Artificial Bone Marrow Created By German Scientists, Could Be Used To Treat Leukemia Someday
A reproduction of the complex, sponge-like matter inside of bones proves successful to nurture blood stem cells.
The Week In Science: Whale Beer, Aurora Borealis, Missing Time Travelers And A Dangerous Chemical Spill
An Icelandic brewery dabbles in unusual flavors; scientists fail to turn up evidence of time travelers among us.
IBM Starts NYC Business Unit Focused On 'Jeopardy'-Winning Supercomputer Watson
IBM is opening up a new business unit in NYC centered on its "Jeopardy" champion supercomputer Watson.
Brooklyn Independent Library Mellow Pages Turns Down ExxonMobil Donation – That Oil Co. Says Wasn’t Actually Offered
Did ExxonMobil offer a donation of than $50,000 to the Brooklyn organization, or not?
New Battery Technology Could Help Unlock Solar, Wind Power Potential
A new battery design could help utility companies store excess energy generated by solar panels and wind farms.
Prairie Dogs Do The Wave To Test Predator Readiness, Scientists Think
Canadian scientists investigated a curious behavior in prairie dogs that bears a resemblence to sports fans at a stadium.
Mars One Second Round Astronauts: Meet A Comedian, Sculptor, and Two NASA Scientists That Want A One-Way Ticket To The Red Planet
If the Mars One mission launches as scheduled in 2025, one of these individuals might be headed to the Red Planet.
Frostbite Physiology: How Bitter Cold Can Freeze You Down To The Bone
Your body's emergency self-preservation methods leave your extremities at risk.
