Self Healing Concrete Uses Bacteria To Repair Cracks
Concrete has been a significant contributor to the spread of civilization. From the Pantheon built by the Romans almost 2,000 years ago to our homes today, the concoction...
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How Drones Will Help South America's Wapishana Tribe Protect Pristine Lands
The Wapichan or Wapishana tribe of Guyana is an isolated community of fewer than 6,000 people that live on the edge of the rainforest around South America's Rupununi Sava...
Meet CHIP, An Ultra Tiny, Ridiculously Cheap Fully-Functional Computer
Need a computer but can't afford the high cost? Then you are in luck. That's because a team of brilliant engineers from Oakland-based Next Thing recently unveiled one tha...
Video Of The Week - Watch A (Robotic) Surgeon Stitch Back A Grape Skin
Human-controlled robot "surgeons" have been assisting doctors in operating rooms since 2000. However, the Single Site "wristed needle driver" that was created by Intuitiv...
What Do Texas And Delhi Have In Common? Extreme Weather!
Texas, the second most populous U.S. state and India's capital Delhi may lie in two different continents and over 8,300 miles apart. But over the past few weeks, both hav...
Fake Orca Summoned To Scare Astoria's Sea Lions
The Port of Astoria in Oregon is battling an unusual challenge - how to rid the area of the over 2,300 sea lions that have taken up residence on the piers, without harmin...
Why Oregon's Lost Lake Disappears Every Year
Lost Lake in Central Oregon is a mysterious natural wonder. During winter, it resembles any other large body of freshwater. However, as drier weather kicks in the water d...
The Majestic Opah Is The World's First Truly Warm Blooded Fish!
The Opah is a striking fish species that can grow as large as 7-feet in diameter and weigh over 100 pounds. Also referred to as moonfish, the giants that can be found in...
Video Of The Week - 'Jetmen' Rossy And Reffet Soar Over Dubai Skies In First Ever Twin Human Formation
In the last 15 years, Yves Rossy has used his amazing jetpack wings to soar over the Grand Canyon, fly alongside an F-17 bomber and even circle Japan's Mt. Fuji. However,...
Scientists Ponder Over The Mystery Of The Missing Egyptian Animal Mummies
When researchers from the University of Manchester and Manchester Museum decided to take a peek inside some ancient Egyptian animal mummies using CT scans they expected t...
Oakland-Based Imperfect Will Sell Only "Ugly" Fruits And Vegetables
Similar to humans, produce comes in different shapes and sizes. Yet, chances are you have probably never encountered a gnarly looking carrot or an apple with "character"...
German Car Manufacturer Audi Creates Fuel From Air And Water
Creating a "green" or carbon neutral fuel to replace gasoline has been the holy grail for scientists for many years. However, while there has been some progress with inve...
Avengers: Age Of Ultron Inspired Iron Man Glove Shoots Real Laser Beams
If Stark Industries were a real company, chances are Patrick Priebe would be Tony Stark's go-to man for all new gizmos. In fact, this young man's creations are so impress...
Giant Sinkholes Along The Shores Of Dead Sea Cause Concern
Though there are numerous saltwater lakes around the world, none can compare to the Dead Sea. Located between Israel and Jordan in the Middle East, the water of this land...
To Boldly Brew Where No One’s Brewed Before! Astronauts Enjoy Espresso In Space
On November 24th, 2014, Samantha Cristoforetti became the first Italian woman astronaut to enter outer space. On May 3rd, the 38-year-old made history again - this time f...
Meet Sudan, The World's Last Known Northern White Male Rhino
Over the years, numerous animal and bird species have become extinct. However, it is rare for the entire world to witness one as it is happening. This could very well be...
Brown Researchers Believe Gamers Are Able To Learn Visual Tasks Faster Than Non-Gamers
As gaming moves from just a casual pastime to becoming a more significant part of our lives, researchers are getting increasingly curious to find out how it affects learn...
Video Of The Week - Elephant Seals Need Hugs Too!
When Canadian resident Charlene Fritz joined an expedition to Snow Hill Island in the Antarctic Peninsula she was expecting to see many exotic animals. What she did not p...
Stanford Scientists Reprogram Dangerous Cancer Cells To Immune Cells
A team of scientists from California's Stanford University recently announced that they may have accidently stumbled on a way to reprogram certain cancerous cells to turn...
Researchers Unveil Three New Species Of Colorful 'Miniature Dragons'
Researchers recently reported the discovery of three new species of dragons in the Andean cloud forests of Ecuador and Peru. However, don't run for cover yet, for these a...
World Rushes To Help Nepal Recover From Devastating Earthquake
On Saturday April, 25th, a little before noon local time, the tiny landlocked country of Nepal was jolted by a massive earthquake. The 7.8 magnitude tremor that was felt...
The Goldfish Invasion That Is Threatening A Colorado Lake's Ecosystem
For the casual visitor, Teller Lake in Boulder, Colorado looks like a delightful fishbowl filled with thousands of gorgeous orange, black, and white goldfish floating aro...
Lewis Pugh Swims Antarctica's Icy Ross Sea To Save Pristine Ecosystem
Environmentalists use different tactics to raise public awareness. Some organize rallies, others set up petitions, and then there is Lewis Gordon Pugh. This activist and...
Engineering Students Use Sound Waves To Extinguish Fires
Water, foam, sand, blankets, and even baking soda are well-known solutions to putting out flames. But sound waves? That has to be a first. But that is exactly what two yo...