Nikon Small World Photo Contest Winners: Amazing Snaps Of Microscopic Wonders [PHOTOS]
Some of the most amazing things on Earth can only be seen in extreme close-up.
Helping Rats Kick Gambling: Scientists Find Drug Curbs Some Compulsive Behavior In Rodent Casino Test
Rats were less likely to treat near-misses in a 'casino' as wins when a certain dopamine receptor in the brain was blocked.
Activate Heat-Cloaking Device! Scientists Make Substance That Looks Cool When It's Hot
A curious material called vanadium dioxide can mask the heat signature of objects, potentially hiding them from thermal sensors.
Snitches With Stitches: New Fabric Forensic Analysis Technique Drills Into Fibers To Search For Clues
Researchers presented a proof-of-concept for a new forensic technique to analyze fibers plucked from crime scenes.
Neil deGrasse Tyson Narrates 'Dark Universe,' Chats About Dark Matter
Neil de Grasse Tyson guides you through the Big Bang, dark matter, and other cosmic mysteries in a breathtaking new planetarium show.
The Week In Science: Autism Test A Dud, NASA Shoots The Moon, Doomed Frog
Scientists tried replicating another group's recipe for a genetic test for autism, and found it lacking.
October 26 Driving Campaign: Some Saudi Women Get Behind The Wheel Despite Warnings From Interior Ministry
Saudi officials phoned activists ahead of a driving protest scheduled for Saturday, warning them to stay home.
One Year After Sandy, Many Ideas For Building More Resilient Coastal Communities
Can we not just rebuild communities damaged by Sandy, but transform them too?
Google Glass In The Concert Hall? Cornell Prof Looks To Make Beautiful Music With High-Tech Headgear
A Cornell University music professor thinks audiences will get a kick out of a "conductor's-eye-view" of concerts.
Little Sun Shines A Big Light: Solar Lamp Creator Olafur Eliasson Awarded MIT Art Prize
Replacing kerosene lamps with solar-powered ones could improve health in the developing world.
Bee Stings For Your Health: How Allergic Reactions Might Have A Protective Effect
The same molecular mechanism that can cause unfortunate allergy symptoms after bee stings may also confer protection against venom.
New Apple Varieties We're Excited About: SnapDragon, RubyFrost
Two new strains of apple -- the SnapDragon and the RubyFrost -- were unveiled this past summer.
'Dinosaur Joe' Might Be Most Complete Parasaurolophus Ever Discovered -- And He Was Found By A Teenager
Kevin Terris found a dinosaur in the Utah backcountry the summer before he went off to college.
When Breast Milk Goes Bad: Human Milk Bought Online Arrives With Side Of Bacteria, Scientists Found
Mothers who can't produce enough breast milk should think twice before buying it online, a new study warns.
The Week In Science: Saturn Snapshot, Tilted Solar System And A 'Law Of Urination'
An amazing view of Saturn comes to light; scientists discover a curious consistency about mammal urination.
Science Of Sexual Harassment: Consequences Known, But Effective Solutions Lacking
There's a wealth of studies on the consequences for harassed women -- but for solutions, not so much.
Common Cold Myths Busted (And Confirmed): Chilly Weather, Chicken Soup And Breathing Steam
Chills probably don't give you sniffles, and breathing steam likely won't cure them.
Malcolm Gladwell Spars With Scientist Detractors Over 'David and Goliath'
Some of the strongest criticisms of the popular writer's works have come from scientists.
After Shutdown, US Science Begins To Get Back In Gear
The more than two-week hiatus will have widespread effects for scientific research in the U.S.
House Stenographer Outburst Recalls Masonic Conspiracy Theories Past And Present
Dianne Reidy's outcry against Freemasonry on the floor of Congress echoed centuries of such conspiracy theories throughout American history.
Schizophrenia Linked To Hyperactivity In Brain's 'Default Mode Network': Mouse Study
An abnormally overactive "default mode network" in the brain may cause the symptoms of schizophrenia.
Pearl DNA Analysis Now Possible: Method Could Help Industry ID Fakes, Scientists Say
Swiss researchers have found a way to (gently) extract DNA samples from pearls.
New Iraq War Death Toll Estimate: 461,000 Dead From Violence And Infrastructure Collapse Since Conflict Began, Researchers Say
A new mortality survey of Iraqi households finds nearly a half a million deaths stemming from the conflict.
Self-Experimentation In Science: Worm Removal, Drinking Bacteria And Staring At The Sun
Sometimes the lab rat is the one in the lab coat.
Scientific American Blog Editor Accused Of Sexual Harassment
Playwright Monica Byrne said Scientific American blog editor Bora Zivkovic sexually harassed her at a business meeting.
3D Vision With Just One Eye: Hope For Strabismus Sufferers And TV Enthusiasts?
Sensing depth with one eye gets easier if you view a picture through a small aperture, researchers say.
Scientists Propose Using Fruit Flies To Study Head Injury
A University of Wisconsin-Madison-led team proposes a way to model head injuries in fruit flies.
Scientific American Controversy: Publication Removes Black Scientist's Blog Post Calling Out 'Partner' Site
Biologist Danielle Lee was insulted by an employee at the site Biology Online, but her post was deleted by Scientific American.
The Week In Science: Antarctic Research Imperiled, Lonely Planet, Diamonds On Jupiter
A planet is found wandering without a star; Jupiter and Saturn may be studded with diamonds.
Dinosaur Erotica Fact Check: How Exactly Did T. Rex Do The Nasty?
Certain elements of dinosaur anatomy are hard to deduce from the fossil record.
