Rubella Has Been Eliminated From the Americas

Medicine & Technology Apr 30, 2015

Rubella, a disease with potentially horrible consequences for unborn children, has been eliminated from the Americas, a scientific panel set up by global health authorities said on Wednesday.

What If Astronauts “Lose It” in Space?

Apr 30, 2015

We all know that being an astronaut is no easy task, that is why NASA has one of the most elaborate and difficult psychological tests of any organization on the planet. Despite all the astronauts currently zooming through space have passed these tests, there is always a risk that one might suffer a psychological breakdown while orbiting high above the Earth. If this happens, what are the fellow astronauts supposed to do about it?

Another Falcon 9 Launch—Will This One Be Different?

Apr 29, 2015

For the second time this month, the Elon Musk led SpaceX launched cargo into space. This time the privately owned company delivered its first satellite into orbit owned and operated by the former Soviet republic of Turkmenistan.

Extremely Hot Days—Why One Study Is Saying that Global Warming is to Blame

Apr 28, 2015

Climate change is already causing heat waves and other extreme weather events around the world. Now, a new study has confirmed that these types of extreme events will only get worse and as much as 75 percent of the planet's "moderate daily hot extremes" can be tied to climate change.

Unusually Virulent Bird Flu Dooms Millions of Eggs and Hens in Its Path

Apr 28, 2015

Tests have found probable avian flu outbreaks at five new commercial poultry sites in Iowa, affecting more than 6 million birds and even more eggs, according to the state's agriculture department and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Inside Out and Upside Down—Embryo Imaging that Show the True Complexities of Multicellular Life from the Start

Apr 28, 2015

All life features a complexity and harmony of purpose that can be difficult for us as mere humans to truly grasp. However, researchers have now been able to capture this complexity in 3D of an embryo turning itself inside out.

A Holographic Universe? The Concept That Will Turn Your 2D Perception On Its Head

Apr 28, 2015

It may sound silly to wonder if our huge, vast universe is 3D, but that's exactly what scientists are now beginning to question. According to a new study, some scientists now believe that the Universe is really just a hologram.

What Apps Are Making It Onto the Apple Watch? Not All Apps Approved

Apr 27, 2015

The Apple Watch is in the wild and with that comes a whole new host of apps that you can download and use right from your wrist. However, not all apps are making an appearance on the new platform and Apple has even begun rejecting some apps that have long held a place on the store for their iPads and iPhones.

How Toxic is LA's Air? Should You Fear For What's Happening to Your Brain?

Apr 27, 2015

We all know the dangers of air pollution. But studies have shown that air pollution could affect more than just your respiratory system. Past studies have shown that extended exposure especially in urban environments can increase the risk of autism in unborn children, and, in a new study, could even cause your brain to shrink over time.

Aid Arrives in Nepal: Who Was First on the Scene

Apr 27, 2015

In the wake of the devastating earthquake in Nepal, International rescue and relief teams have begun to converge on Kathmandu, Nepal's capital. Rescuers continue to poor in to the city even as hope fades that more survivors will be found. The quake that hit on Saturday has now been reported to have claimed the lives of more than 4,000 people.

A Weekend With the Apple Watch, Is It Worth The Pricetag?

Apr 27, 2015

The Apple Watch promises to be as intuitive of an experience and as easy to use as the iPhone, but in practice this little device worn on your wrist has proven to be far less than intuitive and at times frustrating to use.

Protestors On Mauna Kea Aren't Alone—Cyberterrorists Attack TMT Site on Sunday

Apr 27, 2015

It seems locals aren't the only ones upset about the construction of one of the world's largest telescopes near the summit of Mauna Kea, which is already home to not one but 13 large telescopes. The Thirty Meter Telescope will be one of the largest in the world when completed, but today, those opposed to the project received help from cyber protesters as they hacked the Thirty Meter Telescope website bringing it down for about two hours.

Removal of Ovaries Can Decrease Breast Cancer Death in Women

Apr 27, 2015

In a new study published online in JAMA Oncology, researchers have discovered that the removal of the ovaries can reduce breast cancer death by 62 percent in women diagnosed with breast cancer and carrying a BRCA1 gene mutation.

Aftershock Measuring Magnitude 6.7 Rocks Earthquake Ravaged Nepal

Apr 27, 2015

A magnitude 6.7 aftershock has rocked the already earthquake ravaged Nepal, sending residents of Kathmandu running for safety and triggering even more avalanches on Mount Everest. This latest aftershock struck north east of Kathmandu near the Nepal border with China at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

Earthquake in Nepal Levels Building Killing Hundreds

Apr 25, 2015

A powerful earthquake struck in Nepal on Saturday near its capital, Katmandu, flattening many sections of the city's historic center trapping dozens of people in a 200-foot watchtower that crumbled into a pile rubble.