Thursday, November 29, 2012 - 7:43pm
For the first time, scientists at the University of Genoa have taken a picture of DNA, and happily it really is a double helix.
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Thursday, November 29, 2012 - 2:09pm
Researchers in Spain have proven that it's possible to extend the life of a mouse by up to 24 percent through telomerase gene therapy.
Saturday, November 17, 2012 - 12:11pm
There's plenty of talk about alternative energy options out there, but this battery powered by an orange has to be one of the more interesting attempts at it. The result is pretty cool looking to boot.
Friday, November 16, 2012 - 5:14pm
Duke University scientists David Smith and Nathan Landy have achieved "perfect invisibility" — something that researchers around the world have been working on for years. Up until now, cloaking has been incomplete as each test has reflected some light back and made the object appear only partially hidden.
Friday, November 9, 2012 - 1:01pm
You can find gelatin in common snack foods, such as marshmallows and gummy bears. It's traditionally made from animal byproducts, which is why vegans and people with certain allergies stay away. But now, a group of scientists have created gelatin with human DNA. Don't start crying "It's made out of people!" yet, though.
Thursday, November 8, 2012 - 8:07pm
Special effects in movies have allowed us to see X-Men emit lasers from their eyes and Iron Man shoot repulsor blasts from his hands, but nothing beats seeing that kind of magic in-person. So it was a special treat when at a recent event in Belfast, Northern Ireland, two men did battle shooting what appeared to be lighting bolts from their hands.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012 - 10:59am
What do you get when you bring together nuclear physicists, a DJ and one media artist for a project? Why, a radioactive orchestra of course!
Friday, November 2, 2012 - 12:47pm
Just last month we told you about a whale with the ability to mimic human speech, but apparently that was just the beginning. An elephant with the ability to actually speak distinct words has now been discovered in South Korea.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012 - 8:31am
For all our advances in science and technology, the inner workings of the human brain remain largely a mystery when it comes to some of our habits and addictions. But a new research study from MIT has offered new insight into how we might be able to directly control those habits with simple bursts of light.
Monday, October 29, 2012 - 10:17am
From bagel bites to tapas, people everywhere enjoy eating miniaturized food. Just look at the picture above of a mini chicken pot pie, lasagna, grilled cheese, mac and cheese and my personal favorite, Thanksgiving leftovers. Look at how cute they are — I really want one…or 15 (and if you say you don't, I simply won't believe you).
