Implant Bypasses Spinal cord, Allows ‘Paralyzed’ Monkey To Move Arm
A brain implant allowed a temporarily paralyzed monkey to move its arm, giving hope that people with spinal cord injuries may one day move again.
Sex Robots: 4 You Can Buy Today
Sex robots will take the place of prostitutes in 2050, according to a new paper. If you can't wait, here are four that are available for you to buy today.
New Blood Sugar Guideline Released For Diabetes
New guidelines issued by the American Diabetes Association and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes recommend a patient-centered approach towards diabetes treatment.
2,000 Pound Great White Shark And 4 Other Of The Biggest Fish Ever Caught [Slideshow]
Two Mexican fishermen in Mexico’s Sea of Cortez caught a great white shark measuring nearly 20 feet and weighing almost 2,000. At 20 feet long, this would be considered one of the largest fish ever captured.
Planet Unprepared For Solar Storms That Could Cost Trillions: Researcher
A strong solar storm could cause devastating consequences for the planet, researchers said. Earth needs to better prepare for an event that could knock out power and GPS satellites, possibly for months.
How The ‘Cocktail Party Effect’ Lets You Have A Conversation In A Crowded Room
Researchers figured out how the brain can focus on one speaker in a crowded room, a finding that could lead not only to better hearing aids and cochlear implants, but to better smartphones as well.
Scientists Restore Sight In Night-Blind Mice
Researchers restored sight to night blind mice by transplanting immature light-detecting cells, giving hope that the treatment may one day help restore sight in humans.
Laying Eggs May Have Contributed To Dinosaur Extinction
Laying eggs put dinosaurs at a distinct advantage compared to mammals and contributed to their extinction 65 million years ago, according to a new study.
Blood Test Diagnoses Depression In Teens
Researchers developed a blood test that may make screening for depression as easy as testing for diabetes.
Deformed Fish, Eyeless Shrimp Linked To BP Oil Spill, Researcher Says
Deformed fish and eyeless shrimp being caught in the gulf is a result of the BP oil spill, a researcher said
Brain Cancer Vaccine Extends Life Expectancy: Other Cancer Vaccines In The Works
A new vaccine aimed at treating an aggressive form of brain cancer extended the expected survival rat by almost 50 percent.
Children Exposed To Pollution In The Womb More Likely To Be Obese
Children exposed to a common pollutant in the womb are more likely to be obese by age 7, according to a new study
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rise As U.S. Economy Recovers
U.S. greenhouse gas emissions increased in 2010, ending a two-year decline. The EPA attributed the increase to an upturn in the economy.
Sound Waves Destroy Prostate Cancer And Other Conditions, Study
Using sound waves to destroy tumors may be an effective way to eliminate prostate cancer, according to a new study.
Genetic Link Of Osteoporosis Found: How To Prevent Bone Loss
Researchers identified a genetic link for osteoporosis, and hope the finding can lead to better treatment of the disease.
Child Deaths From Accidental Injuries Decline 30 Percent
The number of children who die from accidental injuries is on the decline, even though suffocation and poisoning deaths are on the rise.
Brides Use Feeding Tubes to Lose Weight: Why Are Crash Diets Unsafe?
A new crash diet has women putting feeding tubes into their nose in order to lose weight quickly.
Cleveland Students Fix Potholes With Silly Putty-Like Liquid [VIDEO]
An engineering contest asking students to use simple materials to create a novel product may have led to a new fix for the scourge of drivers everywhere -- potholes.
Chin Implants And 4 Other Weird Plastic Surgeries
Chin implants, also known as chinplants, were the fasting growing surgery of 2011.
Scientists Engineer Stem Cells To Seek Out And Kill HIV
Researchers created stem cells that can seek out and destroy HIV in mice, giving hope that an effective cure is on the horizon.
Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Found In Ancient Cave
Researchers discovered antibiotic-resistant bacteria in a 4-million-year-old gave, bringing into question how these potentially deadly bacteria are created.
Mars Robot ‘Found Life’ On Red Planet In 1976, Scientists Say
A Mars rover found life on the red planet in 1976, according to a new study
Tennessee ‘Monkey Bill’ Becomes Law, Allows 'Alternatives' To Evolution
A controversial bill that permits the teaching of creationism alongside evolution was allowed to pass on Wednesday in Tennessee.
Birth Control Pills Get New FDA Warning
Birth control pills that contain drospirenone, a synthetic version of the hormone progesterone, must contain a warning to consumers stating that they may cause blood clots, the FDA mandated
Earthquakes in Central U.S. ‘Almost Certainly’ Tied To Fracking
The marked increase in earthquakes in the central U.S. is almost certainly being caused by fracking, according to a new study.
Does Your Child Hear Voices In His Head?
More than a fifth of children age 11-13 hear voices in their head, according to a new study.
Bacteria ‘Munching’ On Titanic Could Reduce It To Rust Heap In 30 years
Iron-eating bacteria is slowing disintegrating the the Titanic, scientists said. The wreck could be completely gone in 30 years.
DARPA Offers $2M Prize For Rescue Robots
DARPA, a division of the U.S. Department of Defense, is offering a $2 million prize to anyone who can develop a humanoid robot that can complete a set of disaster challenges.
Hangover Heaven Bus Promises Partiers Hangover Cure
The Hangover Heaven bus promises to cure your hangover in 45 minutes - - but what causes hangovers in the first place?
A Pint Of Beer Gets The Creative Juices Flowing, Study Finds: ‘Sometimes It’s Good To Be Distracted’
Men who had a couple of drinks performed better on a series of brain teasers, suggesting to researchers that a few drinks gets the creative juices flowing.
