Memory Loss Linked to Age Could Be Worse for Men

Medicine & Technology Mar 17, 2015

According to a new study, you shouldn't feel bad about misplacing those keys or forgetting something important especially if you find this happening to you more as you age.

Child Exploitation Remains a Threat in Fast-Growing Chat Apps

Mar 17, 2015

Policy trying to wage war on child pornography are struggling to combat new challenges brought on by the rise of many messaging services such as Kik and Snapchat that have risen to become popular among children and teenagers and are becoming a target for predators.

Microsoft Sues Kyocera for Patent Infringement

Mar 17, 2015

Microsoft has filed a lawsuit against Japanese company Kyocera claiming that the company's cell phone lines violate Redmond's patents.

Researchers Fly Kites on Earth to Study Mars

Mar 17, 2015

Using an unconventional research method, scientists are seeking to learn more about about Mars by flying a kite here on Earth. The method allows researchers to get a new look at geological features here at home that learn what they could reveal with the hopes of being able to identity similarities with what they see when examining the surface of Mars and potentially other planets and moons as well.

Government Requests for Facebook Data on the Rise

Mar 16, 2015

It seems governments around the world are continuing to use Facebook to look into the lives of its citizens. According to Facebook's annual Global Government Requests Report, which also includes information on content removal, the social media giant recorded a slight increase in government requests for account data in the second half of 2014.

China Seeks Cleaner Air Without an Environmental Movement

Mar 16, 2015

China's latest stance on the environment can be called contradictory even for them. A powerful documentary on air pollution, produced with official support, went viral after it was released online only to be blocked and wiped clean on the Chinese Internet by the government days later. Then, President Xi Jinping vowed to punish "violators" who damage the environment "with an iron hand" and Premier Li Keqiang calling pollution "a blight on people's quality of life" and promising significant cuts in emissions.

Project Aimed at Restoring the Everglades Far Behind Schedule

Mar 16, 2015

The Everglades have taken a beating over the years. So much so that 15 years ago the state of Florida in partnership with federal officials from Washington issued a statement declaring their partnership in the goal of re-establishing the Everglades by 2030.

Conservation Efforts Bring Florida Manatees to Record Numbers

Mar 16, 2015

It seems that efforts to restore the manatee population is beginning to pay off as a record number of manatees have been tallied in Florida's annual survey of endangered marine mammals, state wildlife officials said on Monday.

Swatch Prepares to Gear Up its Smartwatches

Mar 15, 2015

In light of Apple's announcement of its new smartwatch, the Apple Watch, the often secretive Swiss watch industry has remained quiet despite Apple's planned attack on their centuries-old business. But luxury watch manufacturers have already been dabbling with smartwatches of their own, while trying to preserve their products more timeless appeal.

Scientists Shed Light on Beaming Solar Power from Space

Mar 15, 2015

While there might be limits to the amount of solar power we can collect here on Earth, scientists have long been studying the notion of harnessing solar power from the endless supply that can be found in space. Now, what was once just a notion in the mind of researchers has taken a huge step towards becoming a reality.

Giant Tortoise Babies Born in the Wild for the First Time in 100 Years

Mar 15, 2015

The Pinzon giant tortoises in the Galapagos Islands are breeding again. For the first time in a century, scientists have found baby giant tortoises that have been born in the wild.

Facts You Should Remember This Pi Day

Mar 14, 2015

This year's Pi Day is something special because it is the first date in a century that represents the first five digits of P or 3.1415. To celebrate this perfect day, grab yourself a piece of pie and check out these fun Pi facts.

Arctic Winter Ice Reaches All Time Low

Mar 14, 2015

While much of the northeastern and central United States froze to death this snowy winter, the cold chill didn't extend to the north as scientists have discovered that the winter ice levels are at record lows.

China's Lunar Rover Reveals Moon's Complex Geological History

Mar 13, 2015

Preliminary results from China's first lunar rover, Yutu, has suggested that the moon's geological history is much more complex than previously thought.

Scientists Designate 1610 As the Beginning of a New Human Epoch

Mar 13, 2015

When did humans rise to become the dominant species on the planet? It might not be as long ago as you might think. Scientists now believe that humans didn't truly rise to become the dominant species on the planet with the ability to drastically impact the planet until 1610.