Scientists To Create Heat-Resistant Cows, Preparing For Climate Change
Jun 30, 2017 16:59 pm UTC| Science
The earth is warming, causing massive changes in the planets weather patterns. This results in more heat and more thunderstorms. In order to prepare for the worst, scientists are turning to genetically modifying organisms...
Turkey bans teaching of evolution – but there's no better evidence for how life develops
Jun 28, 2017 16:25 pm UTC| Science Law
In the US there have been many attempts to expunge evolution from the school curriculm or demand that creationism the idea that all life was uniquely created by God is given equal treatment in science textbooks. While...
Space farms will feed astronauts and earthlings
Jun 28, 2017 16:10 pm UTC| Science
Editors note: Canada Day 2017 marks the sesquicentennial of Confederation. While the anniversary is a chance to reflect on the past, The Conversation Canada asked some of our academic authors to look down the road a...
Gwyneth Paltrow's Company Lied About $120 Space-Age Healing Stickers
Jun 27, 2017 07:16 am UTC| Science
The health industry has no shortage of charlatans claiming that some magical seeds, flowers, herbs, or even energy are capable of miraculous healing. Now, those swindlers can add actress Gwyneth Paltrows company called...
Hacker Group ‘Anonymous’ Accused NASA Of Non-Existent Alien Announcement
Jun 27, 2017 07:08 am UTC| Technology Science
Known for its rebellious activities against governments and huge companies committing acts that it deems immoral or unjust, the hacker group Anonymous has earned a reputation for being the champion of common folk. However,...
New form of carbon discovered that is harder than diamond but flexible as rubber
Jun 23, 2017 17:45 pm UTC| Science
Scientists have found a way to make carbon both very hard and very stretchy by heating it under high pressure. This compressed glassy carbon, developed by researchers in China and the US, is also lightweight and could...
Elon Musk Tells Climate Change Deniers To Get A Thermometer
Jun 21, 2017 08:38 am UTC| Science
The vast majority of scientists agree that climate change is real and that it is being sped up by human activity, theres no debate there. Unfortunately, there are still those with influence in the political sphere that...
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