New Cheaper Fast Charging, Longer Lasting Battery Developed

Medicine & Technology Apr 08, 2015

Scientists from Standford University have a developed the first high performance aluminum battery that is fast charging, longer lasting and inexpensive.

Bubonic Plague Reported in Arizona

Apr 07, 2015

The Black Death, that was thought to have disappeared hundreds of years ago is back and it has chosen Flagstaff, Arizona as its most recent home.

Is the Brontosaurus Back After Nearly a Century?

Apr 07, 2015

Any paleontologist that is worth anything will tell you that there is no such thing as a brontosaurus. But a new paper published in PeerJ hopes to change that.

Dwarf Dragons Discovered in the Andes

Apr 07, 2015

Just when we thought that scientists have found all the species they were going to, a new species of lizard dubbed the dwarf dragon has been discovered in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Does Your Insurance Cover Mental Health Conditions?

Apr 06, 2015

In the US, insurance companies are already required to provide coverage for mental health disorders and mental care needs, much like they must provide cancer or diabetes care. But according to a new study there seems to be a gap in how people suffering from a mental health condition are covered.

Breast Milk Purchased Online May Contain Cow's Milk

Apr 06, 2015

If you purchase breast milk online for your infant, you may be getting more than you bargained for in the package. According to a new study published in the journal Pediatrics, ten percent of breast milk samples purchased on the Internet have added cow's milk or baby formula.

Lava Tubes Could Be Shelter for Expedition to Moon

Apr 06, 2015

Lava tubes that are large enough to contain entire cities are now believed to exist on the moon, and scientists believe that they could one day provide shelter from the cosmic radiation associated with space exploration.

Teen Driver System Hopes to Ease Parents' Worries

Apr 06, 2015

Handing those car keys over to your teenagers for their first drive can be one of the most stressful and worrisome times for parents. But new technology is hoping to make ease that worry and make it just a little easier on moms and dads.

New Study Shows Smartphones Are Americans' Lifeline

Apr 06, 2015

Americans are becoming increasingly reliant on their smartphones, according to a new study. The study, from the Pew Research Center, also found that while Americans rely on their smartphones they often find the cost of these phones to be a little too steep

Secondhand Smoke Linked to Childhood ADHD

Apr 05, 2015

Children exposed to tobacco smoke in the home are up to three times more likely to have attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) compared to children from smoke free homes according to a new study from Spain.

The Internet Won't Make You Smarter, But It Makes You Think You Are

Apr 05, 2015

According to a new study, the Internet won't make you any smarter, but it can make you feel much smarter than you actually are. The ability to search for answers online gives people an inflated sense of their own knowledge and even makes people think they know more than they really do.

Iced Tea Caused Kidney Failure in Arkansas Man

Apr 04, 2015

America has long had a love affair with iced tea. Whether you talk about sweet tea in the south or lemon flavored tea found all over the country, Americans love their tea. However, this relationship was strained once the news broke about a man in Arkansas who passed away due to kidney failure from drinking iced tea.

Astronomers Witness Star Formation Over 18 Years

Apr 04, 2015

Over the last 18 years, astronomers have observed the formation of a massive new star, dubbed W75N(B)-VLA 2. A pair of images of a young star, taken 18 years apart, has revealed dramatic differences providing astronomers with a one of a kind “real time” look at how massive stars develop during the earliest stages of their formation.

Happy Birthday Microsoft: What Microsoft Looks Like at Age 40

Apr 04, 2015

Forty years ago today, on April 4, 1975, Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft. In the beginning, the small tech firm developed and sold BASIC interpreters. At the time neither Gates nor Allen had any idea that they just started what would become one of the largest software firms in the world.

Curiosity Rover Curious About Ice Cream Sandwich Rock Formations

Apr 03, 2015

NASA's Curiosity rover has analyzed numerous rock samples from three different locations in the lower regions of Mount Sharp that reveal unique mineral compositions. Along with the discovery of the different minerals, there were also prominent veins that show the mountains layers, revealing different stages of weathering. These two toned minerals were found in ridges along a site called "Garden City" where bedrock has eroded and exposed these veins.