Particles Faster Than Light: A New Concept Physicists Have to Grapple With
Scientists worldwide are baffled and shocked at the claims made by physicists that they had successfully recorded subatomic particles traveling at speeds higher than light.
Fly Around the Earth in 60 Seconds on ISS (VIDEO)
Science teacher James Drake compiled 600 images of the Earth that were taken by astronauts from space since the 1960s to create a time-elapsed 60-second video which gives the illusion of how astronauts from the International Space Station see Earth.
Newly Discovered Raptor Dinosaur Had ‘Switchblade’ Killing Claws
A newly discovered dinosaur fossil revealed that Velociraptor and its dinosaur relatives didn't just use their sharp claws for show, but may have brandished the hook-like talons as weapons.
Penguins Use Sense of Smell to Find their Family: Study
U.S. researchers have found that the ability of birds like penguins to smell is far more developed than previously thought.
Fly Over Earth in 60 Seconds on the International Space Station (VIDEO)
Merging 600 images of the Earth that were taken by astronauts from space since the 1960s, science teacher, James Drake, has created a time-lapsed 60-second video to give the illusion of how astronauts from the International Space Station see Earth.
Deep Sea Squid Are Same-Sex Swingers, Say Scientists
Footage from remote-controlled submersibles reveals that five-and-a-half-inch deep-sea male squid which dwells a depth of 400 to 800m, commonly try to mate equally with their own gender as they do with females.
Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Wiped Out Primitive Birds Too
Paleontologists have debated for years over the fate of the earliest archaic birds who were very different from today's species and whether their populations declined slowly over time or were killed off by the giant impact in the Gulf of Mexico.
Dead Satellite May Scatter Debris Over 500 Miles: NASA
Watch the skies this Friday as a defunct NASA satellite is expected make a fiery re-entry to the Earth's atmosphere.
Baptistina Asteroid Not Responsible For Dinosaur Extinction: NASA
Recent observations from NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) mission suggest that the family of asteroids thought to be responsible for the dinosaurs' extinction 65 million years ago may not have been the culprit.
NASA’s Defunct Satellite to Re-enter Earth’s Atmosphere Friday (VIDEO)
A defunct NASA satellite is set to descend into the Earth's atmosphere this weekend, but the U.S. space agency says it has no clue where it will land.
Asteroid Family Blamed for Dinosaur Extinction 'Not Guilty': NASA
Observations from NASA's Wide-Field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) mission suggest that the family of asteroids commonly blamed for the extinction of the dinosaurs is not the culprit.
Global Warming: Deep Oceans Could Delay Effects for Decade-Long Periods
Earth's temperatures will likely stabilize for a period as deep oceans can absorb enough heat to conceal the effects of global warming for up to a decade, a new study indicates.
New Laser Can Detect Roadside Bombs From a Safe Distance
Researchers at Michigan State University (MSU) have developed a new high-tech laser that can detect roadside bombs, one of the greatest causes of death for coalition soldiers.
Newly Developed Gamma Ray Brings Cancer Hope
Scottish researchers have created the brightest ever gamma ray in a breakthrough that could prove to be a powerful tool in cancer therapy.
Bus-Size NASA Climate Satellite May Hit Earth on Friday
A defunct NASA satellite, ready to fall back to Earth, will make its final plunge on Friday, Sept. 23, though there is absolutely no idea as to where exactly it would fall, according to the U.S. space agency.
New Fossil Suggests Beaver Has Changed Little in 7 Million Years
Researchers have unearthed a pair of fossilized teeth on the BLM land in northeast Oregon, which suggest that the American Beaver has changed very little in the last 7 million years.
Pieces of Defunct NASA Satellite May Hit Earth This Week
A defunct NASA satellite is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere on Friday, Sept. 23, according to the U.S. space agency.
Astronomers Discover Rare Planet Orbiting Two Suns (VIDEO)
Astronomers have announced the discovery of an uncommon planet that is located some 200 light years away from Earth with two suns.
Deep Oceans May Flatten Global Warming for Decade-Long Periods: Study
Earth's temperatures will likely stabilize for a period as a new study suggests that deep oceans may absorb enough heat to flatten the rate of global warming for periods as long as a decade.
Astronomers Discover Planet Orbiting Two Suns, Just Like in 'Star Wars' (Video)
Astronomers have announced discovery of the first circumbinary planet, a rare planet that orbits two stars, as portrayed in the sci-fi movie Star Wars more than 30 years ago.
Feathers Found in Amber Reveal Colorful Dinosaur Age
Researchers have discovered a rich collection of ancient colored feathers that have been preserved and fossilized in tree sap in Canada.
Russian Soyuz Carrying Space Station Trio Lands Safely in Kazakhstan
A Russian Soyuz space capsule carrying three International Space Station (ISS) crew members on board landed safely in Kazakhstan on Friday.
Southwest Fireball Most Likely Piece of Asteroid, Says Expert
A fireball that streaked over the Southwestern sky Wednesday night was most likely a fragment of an asteroid that entered Earth's atmosphere, a NASA scientist said.
NASA Unveils Most Powerful Rocket Plans; Looks to Carry Humans to Asteroids, Mars
NASA has announced plans for the world's largest and most powerful rocket that would be capable of launching astronauts to asteroids and eventually to Mars.
Can Sarah Palin Shake off Stigma of Sex, Drugs Revelations?
What's up next for Sarah Palin, the former Alaska Governor, regarding the 2012 presidential election? Palin came into prominence when she was selected by John McCain to be his vice presidential candidate in 2008. She has now associated herself with the Tea Party movement in the U.S.
Strange Lights Spotted in Southwestern Sky
Hundreds of people from Phoenix to Los Angeles reported observing a dazzling mysterious bright display in the night sky on Wednesday. Authorities said it was most likely a meteor sighting.
Scientists to Test ‘Artificial Volcano’ to Counteract Global Warming
In order to forestall global warming, a new team led by British academics will investigate the feasibility of a geo-engineering project by building an artificial volcano that would inject particles into the stratosphere and cool the planet.
Astronomers Discover Low-Mass Planet Inside Habitable Zone
European astronomers have announced that they have discovered a second planet outside the solar system that could potentially support terrestrial life.
iPhone 5: HTC President Downplays Hype, Says it isn’t Cool Anymore
The hysteria over Apple’s most anticipated iPhone 5 seems to have reached a crescendo as more rumors have leaked, suggesting the phone will hit shelves next month.
Diabetes Continues to Escalate Worldwide, Kills One Every 7 Seconds
About 366 million people worldwide have diabetes and a person dies from it every seven seconds, world health officials said on Tuesday.