Too Salty: CDC Warns Packaged and Processed Food Contain Too Much Salt

Medicine & Technology Apr 03, 2015

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a warning about the salt content found in packaged and processed food, saying that food producers are knowingly and dangerously ignoring the long-standing salt content guidelines.

NASA Aims to Put Astronauts on Mars by 2039

Apr 03, 2015

The idea of putting a man on Mars has become very popular in recent years, due to many of the plans put forth by NASA. And in a new statement, NASA reports that they could get astronauts in orbit of the red planet by 2033, and they will land on the surface on 2039.

European Union Putting Pressure on Silicon Valley Giants

Apr 03, 2015

The European Union is putting pressure on US tech giants such as Google, Facebook and even Apple in regards to the companies' business practices and privacy settings. According to the EU officials, the European Commission is close to formally filing antitrust charges against Google, and it is also stepping up its investigation of Facebook's privacy policies

Facts You Should Know About Autism

Apr 03, 2015

April is Autism Awareness Month and April 2 was the annual World Autism Awareness Day. Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by challenges in communicaton whether verbal or non-verbal, social interaction and propensity for repetitive behavior. There are many signs and facts about autism that everyone should be aware.

Glow in the Dark Tampons Could Shed Light on Water Pollution

Apr 03, 2015

While it may not be the most glamorous of scientific instruments, engineers believe that tampons could actually help clean up polluted rivers and streams.

How to Catch a Glimpse of the Blood Moon This Easter Weekend

Apr 02, 2015

Easter weekend this year will bring the second eclipse of the year on Saturday, April 4, with a total lunar eclipse that will be visible from most of North America and around the Pacific Rim.

NASA's Exploration Vehicle of Choice for Saturn Moon–A Submarine

Apr 02, 2015

Saturn is the second largest planet in our solar system and has developed quite a reputation because of its impressive ring system, but it also has 62 moons. The largest moon, Titan, is the only one that actually has its very own atmosphere. NASA now has plans to take a closer look at what is going on down on Titan, but not by using a spacecraft. Instead it will use a submarine.

Johns Hopkins University Faces Lawsuit Over STD Study

Apr 02, 2015

Johns Hopkins University is facing a $1 billion lawsuit stemming from experiments done by the US government over 60 years ago. According to the lawsuit, the university is responsible for creating and designing the experiment so many years ago, and they are now being held liable for the results.

China and Google Clash Over Digital Certificates

Apr 02, 2015

A Chinese Internet administrator blasted Google on Thursday, after the U.S.-based tech giant decided to stop recognizing digital certificates issued by the group, following a lapse in security.

Land Based Food May Not Be Enough to Save Polar Bears

Apr 02, 2015

Polar bears may not be able to rely on land-based food sources to survive as global warming changes the sea and ice melts, according to a new study.

The Hunt is On for Exomoons That May Harbor Life

Apr 02, 2015

The search for life doesn't end at our solar system and it is not limited to just planets. Scientists are now searching for moons orbiting alien planets in other systems that could harbor extraterrestrial life.

Ancient Remedy Could Be the Key to Defeating Superbugs

Apr 02, 2015

While many scientists are trying to develop new, more powerful drugs to fight the antibiotic resistant superbugs, the solution may actually rest in the past. A 1,000 year old treatment for eye infections could be the key to fighting these resistant strains of bacteria.

Kids Who Sip Alcohol May Be More Likely to Abuse It Later In Life

Apr 01, 2015

You may want to think twice before you let your kids try a little taste of the beer or wine you are drinking. According to a new study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, kids who sip drinks now and then are more likely to start drinking earlier, and tend to abuse alcohol when they drink.

Could Polio Cure Brain Cancer?

Mar 31, 2015

Could the cure from brain cancer rest in the hands of polio? Scientists from Duke University believe it could be. They have re-engineered the polio virus and actually adapted it to cure brain cancer, with hopes that it could further be modified to even cure other types of cancers, as well.

More Memory Problems for NASA's Opportunity Rover

Mar 31, 2015

NASA's Opportunity Rover has been setting records for its time in space and distance traveled, but unfortunately it probably won't remember them. Less than a week after engineers upgraded the software to resolve its memory issues, the rover has experienced yet another bout of amnesia.