Biologics: The pricey drugs transforming medicine
Jul 25, 2017 05:38 am UTC| Science
In a factory just outside San Francisco, theres an upright stainless steel vat the size of a small car, and its got something swirling inside. The vat is studded with gauges, hoses and pipes. Inside, its hot just under...
NASA Is Launching A Nationwide Solar Eclipse Watch Project, Participate For Science
Jul 24, 2017 13:54 pm UTC| Science
On August 21st, a solar eclipse that will completely blot out the sun was announced to happen by NASA. In an attempt to gather as much data about the celestial event as possible, the space agency is asking every single...
Scientists Create Material 5x Stronger Than Steel And Soft As Rubber
Jul 22, 2017 07:36 am UTC| Science
Researchers in Japan recently succeeded in creating a soft and flexible material that is five times stronger than steel but feels like rubber. Such a material could have numerous applications including the development of...
Lions and lambs: can you solve this classic game theory puzzle?
Jul 20, 2017 16:58 pm UTC| Science
How many lions does it take to kill a lamb? The answer isnt as straightforward as you might think. Not, at least, according to game theory. Game theory is a branch of maths that studies and predicts decision-making. It...
Humans Are Only Using 25% Of Their DNA, Study Says
Jul 19, 2017 11:12 am UTC| Science
Remember that popular misconception that humans only use about 10 percent of their brains power at any given time? It looks like something similar is about to start circulating the web with a new study indicating humans...
Scientists Create Super Spinach That Can Function As Bomb Detector
Jul 18, 2017 10:33 am UTC| Science
For the most part, the leafy green spinach has only ever been super in the animated classic Popeye the Sailor Man when the quirky main character would down a whole can of the leaves to gain strength. Recently, scientists...
The Most Advanced Artificial Heart Can Perform As Well As A Real One
Jul 18, 2017 10:32 am UTC| Science
Scientists have been trying to create artificial versions of human organs for decades, be it the liver, skin, eyes, and above all, the heart. These efforts are aimed at solving one of the biggest challenges in the medical...
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