Researchers Develop Turtle-Like Shipwreck-Exploring Robot
The U-CAT is designed to navigate and map out underwater wrecks more safely and cheaply than human divers could.
Science and Health
Two NFL Coaches Returning To Teams After Hospitalizations
John Fox and Gary Kubiak are returning to the Broncos and Texans respectively after suffering serious medical issues.
New Tech Lets Wheelchair Users Steer With Their Tongues
A small, magnetic sensor is helping wheelchair users steer their chairs, type on computers, make phone calls and more.
Google Earth Reveals Underreported Fishing Traps
Researchers used satellite imagery to compile estimates of fishing in the Persian Gulf — and found the take could be five times the reported amount.
Just How Much Can Exercise Help Healthy Aging?
Regular exercise later in life can significantly boost your likelihood of aging healthily.
Report: Animals Frequently Harmed On Hollywood Sets
The Hollywood Reporter claims animals have been harmed on several big movie sets despite the films getting "no animals harmed in the making" tags.
Why Many U.S. Preteens Aren't Getting The HPV Vaccine
Researchers reviewed 55 studies on the HPV vaccine to see why dosage rates remain low compared to other recommended vaccines.
| Charesse James
FDA Halts Marketing Of 23andMe's Genetic Test Kits
The agency accused the company of marketing their testing kits as a medical service while failing to back up their product's claims.
Buddha's Birthday Could Be 100 Years Earlier Than We Thought
Archeologists digging at Lumbini, Nepal's Maya Devi Temple, have discovered what they're calling the world's oldest Buddhist shrine.
Scientists Uncover What Part Of The Brain Makes Decisions
Researchers say one of the smallest parts of the brain plays a big role in helping us make decisions.
Designer Trains Bees To Detect Some Cancers
Portuguese designer Susana Soares revealed a unique glass device at Dutch Design Week. Inside it are bees trained to detect cancer on our breath.
| Erik Shute
Sugary Drinks Linked To Cancer In Women
A new study by researchers in Minnesota found a link between consumption of sweetened drinks among older women and endometrial cancer.
| Jasmine Bailey
Virgin Galactic Accepting Bitcoins For Space Travel
Billionaire Sir Richard Branson says he'll accept bitcoins as a payment to travel to space with Virgin Galactic.
Newly Discovered Dinosaur Possibly Bigger Than T. Rex
Scientists have discovered a new dinosaur species that they believe weight about 4 tons and was 30 feet long.
Ban Ends For Organ Transplants Between HIV Positive Patients
President Obama signed into law a measure that lifts a national ban on transplants between HIV patients, which has been in place since 1984.
Stonehenge Experts Have Been Digging In The Wrong Place
Until now, it was believed the 11 bluestones came from one of the Preseli Hills in Pembrokeshire. But turns out, that theory was about two miles off.
Researchers Discover 3,700-Year-Old Wine Cellar
The 3,700-year-old palace cellar was packed with the remains of 40 large wine jars, or about 3,000 bottles worth.
Consuming Nuts Could Prolong Life, Reduce Cancer Risk
Results of a 30-year study suggest eating a handful of nuts per day might prolong life and cut the risks of heart disease and cancer.
| Flickr / Steffen Zahn
Joblessness May Accelerate Aging
The stress caused by long-term unemployment may cause premature aging in men, according to new research.
| Charesse James
Quitting Smoking Could Improve Heart Health Sooner
Kicking that smoking habit could start improving your heart health a lot sooner than previously thought, according to a new study.
Why Do Men Have Bigger Noses Than Women?
Human noses come in all shapes and sizes, but on average, men’s noses are 10 percent bigger than their female counterparts.
| Charesse James
How Aspirin Before Bed Might Improve AM Heart Health
A new study shows taking aspirin before bed can be more effective in reducing the risk of heart disease.
| Jasmine Bailey
NYC Raising Minimum Age For Buying Tobacco From 18 To 21
The new policy will ban people under 21 from buying cigarettes but won't criminalize possession.
Vitamin B12 Linked To Increased Cancer Risk
New research shows higher than normal amounts of vitamin B12 in the blood may increase the risk for cancer.
| Charesse James
Is It True Milk Doesn't Make Bones Stronger?
If researchers are right, it might be time to relearn what you know about milk doing a body good.
NASA's MAVEN Begins Mission To Study Why Mars Dried Up
The latest mission to the red planet will study Mars' remaining atmosphere, seeking to discover where the rest of it went.
Huge Flaws Found In Newly Released Cholesterol Calculator
A new report from The New York Times says recently released guidelines about calculating cholesterol is flawed.
Superbugs In Showdown With Antibiotics, 'Crisis' Predicted
New information published Sunday shows up to a century of medical advances could be lost because of new superbugs that are immune to antibiotics.
Researchers Discover Active Volcano Underneath Antarctica
Earthquakes under West Antarctica have revealed an active volcano hidden beneath nearly a mile of ice.
FDA Finds Chemical In Fried Foods Linked To Cancer
The chemical called acrylamide forms in plant-based foods when they are cooked at high temperatures. It increases when they are overcooked or burned.
