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Everything You Need to Know About Precision Medicine
Medicine

Everything You Need to Know About Precision Medicine

Before it can reach its full potential, it has to become more precise

Stephen Hawking Aims To ‘Get Under The Hood’ Of A Black Hole Paradox
Black Holes

Stephen Hawking Aims To ‘Get Under The Hood’ Of A Black Hole Paradox

Holograms? Alternate universes? Here's what the famous physicist's announcement really means

Science At Dragon Con 2015!
Science

Science At Dragon Con 2015!

People With Schizophrenia Have Different Throat Bacteria
Mental Health

People With Schizophrenia Have Different Throat Bacteria

This could be helpful for new treatments, faster diagnoses, and figuring out what causes the disease in the first place

This Is The Vehicle That Will Replace The Humvee
Army

This Is The Vehicle That Will Replace The Humvee

Now all it needs is a catchier nickname than 'LATV'

Young Duck Kim
Technology

The Nano Lightbulb

Young Duck Kim uses graphene in a novel way

iPhone 6s Rumors Suggest Faster Processor and Better Camera
Technology

iPhone 6s Rumors Suggest Faster Processor and Better Camera

Apple's 2015 flagship phone is expected early next month

What Is A Red Sprite?
Space

What Is A Red Sprite?

Ghost? Alien? Carbonated beverage?

Here’s How A Mother Panda Cares For Her Newborn Cubs
Bears

Here’s How A Mother Panda Cares For Her Newborn Cubs

With a little help from her (zookeeper) friends

Donald Hughes Gyrocopter
Aviation

NORAD Tests System For Tracking Gyrocopters

Can Capitol radar detect small, unlikely threats?

mars colony
Mars

Should Mars Be Independent, Or Just A Colony Of Earth?

Astrobiologist wants to make sure the red planet is independent from the start

Thermal Plant
Renewables

A New Energy Plant In Hawaii Generates Power From Ocean Temperature Extremes

It's hot then it's cold

Carbon Nanotube Implants Could Help Diagnose Medical Conditions
Medicine

Carbon Nanotube Implants Could Help Diagnose Medical Conditions

By sending a signal when they encounter certain molecules in your body

Drug Can Stop Radiation Poisoning Up To 24 Hours After Exposure
Health

Drug Can Stop Radiation Poisoning Up To 24 Hours After Exposure

A new tool for emergency medicine

“Disgusting” Bugs That Infested Burning Man Not Actually Disgusting
Diseases

“Disgusting” Bugs That Infested Burning Man Not Actually Disgusting

The media coverage of the insects underscores our complex psychological relationship with insects

Could A Lion Live On Veggie Burgers?
Ask Us Anything

Could A Lion Live On Veggie Burgers?

Short answer: Not by a long shot

Alphabet Launches Life Sciences Company To Make Smart Contact Lenses And More
Technology

Alphabet Launches Life Sciences Company To Make Smart Contact Lenses And More

First company to be announced by the former Google

What’s The Deal With The Apollo Milkstool?
Space

What’s The Deal With The Apollo Milkstool?

A Saturn IB perched atop a launch pedestal is an odd but iconic image of the end of the Apollo era. Here's why it existed.

The First Stage Of The Hyperloop Contest Will Be In Texas
Technology

The First Stage Of The Hyperloop Contest Will Be In Texas

The pods at night, are big and bright

The Case For Killing Bambi
Animals

The Case For Killing Bambi

Sentimentality aside, eating full-grown animals hurts species more