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Sound Of An Atom Captured
By Kamal Nayan | Sep 15, 2014 09:36 AM EDTResearchers have successfully demonstrated the sound of a single atom makes when excited, according to a new study. The sound made by atom is completely inaudible to human ear though.
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Scientists Discover Whether Bras Boost Breast Cancer Rates
By Christine Hsu | Sep 05, 2014 05:59 PM EDTWearing bras will not increase the risk of breast cancer, according to a new study.
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5 More Reasons To Have More Sex
By Kamal Nayan | Aug 30, 2014 05:47 PM EDTSex has its own reasons - love, pleasure, baby making, etc. However, according to science there are quite a few health benefits as well for getting intimate.
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Dolphins, Whales Squeal When Experiencing Joy
By Christine Hsu | Aug 14, 2014 03:03 PM EDTMarine mammals "squeal" with delight when experiencing pleasure, according to a new study.
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Penguins Team Up to Catch Prey
By Christine Hsu | Aug 13, 2014 04:04 PM EDTPenguins work in teams when hunting. New research reveals that little penguins synchronize their underwater movements during foraging trips.
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Apes and Humans Share Same Empathy, Yawn Study Suggests
By Christine Hsu | Aug 12, 2014 01:05 PM EDTEmpathy is universal across different species, new research suggests. After comparing the "yawn contagion" effect between humans and bonobos, researchers found that having a relationship carries significantly greater weight in stirring empathy than belonging to the same species.
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Artificial Noise Killing Fish
By Christine Hsu | Aug 06, 2014 07:50 PM EDTMan-made noise is killing fish by making them more susceptible to predators, according to a new study.
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Rigorous H.S. Math and Science Requirements can Increase the Dropout Rate
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 01, 2014 10:02 AM EDTA new study found that when high school math and science courses become more rigorous, the dropout rate increases.
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Plants Fight Harder When Feeling Fear
By Christine Hsu | Jul 02, 2014 03:04 PM EDTPlants have feelings too. Past studies revealed that sound, wind and touch could all affect plant growth. However, new research reveals that plants can also combine sensory data to detect potential threats.
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Tree Hugging Helps Cool Hot Koalas
By Christine Hsu | Jun 04, 2014 05:52 PM EDTKoalas chill by hugging trees, a new study suggests.
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Girls Perform Better than Boys in All School Subjects
By Cheri Cheng | May 01, 2014 11:24 AM EDTOver the past 100 years, girls have been getting higher school grades than boys in all subjects.
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Noble Laureates Getting Older
By Christine Hsu | Apr 11, 2014 05:54 PM EDTHow long does it take to win a Noble Prize? 20 years. New research reveals that candidates need to wait on average more than 20 years before they receive the science award.
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Teen Scientist Eric S. Chen Is The Winner At Intel Science Talent Search For Flu-Inspired Research
By Kamal Nayan | Mar 16, 2014 12:24 AM EDTEric S.Chen, a San Diego youth has garnered the top prize of $100K at the Intel Science Talent Search this year. He won for his research inspired by swine flu that could lead to important developments in controlling influenza.
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Ingredient in Male Goat Odor Literally Turns Females On
By Christine Hsu | Feb 27, 2014 06:30 PM ESTA certain citrus-scented ingredient in the odor of male goats literally turns female goats on, according to a new study.
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Misconceptions That Surround Science And Religion
By Kamal Nayan | Feb 19, 2014 09:56 AM ESTIn the collision between science and religion, bad outcome is not necessary every time. Scientists and general public are surprisingly similar in their religious practices, according to a new research.
