The prospect of a human baby with three biological parents has moved closer after scientists created monkeys using a technique that one day could stop children from inheriting severe genetic diseases. picked by nateebiinature 3 months ago

With every breath you take, they'll be watching you—and anticipating their next blood feast. It's true—mosquitoes get dinner signals from your exhaled carbon dioxide, along with your body heat and moisture. picked by Bornbad 3 months ago

A new web site claims to give the odds on you dying next year, or for whatever period you select, based on a few simple questions. picked by Bornbad 3 months ago

A team of scientists from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health has successfully grown multiple types of retina cells from two types of stem cells — suggesting a future in which damaged retinas could be repaired by cells grown from the patient's own skin. picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

British scientists are close to a 'potential cure' for most breast cancer cases.

They have developed a way to stop tumours growing and spreading, which could save millions of lives every year. picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

After years spent hunting for the buried remains of prehistoric animals, a Canadian paleontologist now plans to manipulate chicken embryos to show he can create a dinosaur.

Will he stop soon enough? picked by jhordie 3 months ago

No more messy labs. No more filthy container or flammable liquids or spontaneous explosions in your home!

A new formula for methamphetamine eliminates the muss and fuss of creating your own meth. picked by suebe 3 months ago

So with all the recent news about the Large Hadron Collider, many of you may have this nagging question: what, exactly, would happen if you stick your head in the particle accelerator? picked by Bornbad 3 months ago

Giant wetas are species of weta in the genus Deinacrida of the family Anostostomatidae. Giant wetas are endemic to New Zealand. picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

The body's appendix has long been thought of as nothing more than a worthless evolutionary artifact, good for nothing save a potentially lethal case of inflammation.
Not anymore! picked by nateebiinature 3 months ago

Patrick Walker, a groundskeeper at Morrison Lake Country Club, says he's glad he paid attention in high school science classes. That's how he knew he was probably looking at the tooth of a 10,000-year-old mammoth while grooming the course last week. picked by mitzuzake 3 months ago

The Truck Farm is a living, mobile garden inside the bed of a 1986 Dodge half-ton pickup truck, parked on the streets of Brooklyn which grows tomatoes, broccoli, arugula, and parsley. Check out some videos of the farm in action. WANT!!! picked by suebe 3 months ago

Why do we never hear about acid rain anymore? Did it just go away? picked by bernardblack 3 months ago

A new study has concluded that one key part of the immune system, the ability of vitamin D to regulate anti-bactericidal proteins, is so important that is has been conserved through almost 60 million years of evolution and is shared only by primates, including humans – but no other known animal species. picked by Bingo 3 months ago

Nerds of the world, take heart. Brainy male birds have more luck with females than do their less-intelligent counterparts, according to a study of the Australian bowerbird. Researchers claim this is the first study to show a link between smarts and mating success in any species. picked by Bingo 3 months ago

Here is an animation of the U.S population distribution, by age, from 1950 through 2050. The population data and estimates are from the Census Bureau. picked by Bornbad 3 months ago

Like you need another reason not to smoke(yes, I'm talking to you).
<<<Isn't that sexy? picked by Bornbad 3 months ago

"We'll go and literally tune into your heart, your brain and your blood vessels and harvest the minute amount of electricity the body produces 24-7". picked by suebe 3 months ago

Bill Marconi thought he had a shiny blue beer can in his trap. Then he discovered he had a one-in-five million catch. picked by suebe 3 months ago

Traffic noise could be ruining the sex lives of urban frogs by drowning out the seductive croaks of amorous males, an Australian researcher said Friday. A well-projected and energetic croak is the male frog's most important asset in the quest to attract mates to his pond, Melbourne University ecologist Kirsten Parris said. picked by kakana 3 months ago

Scientists have discovered seven new species of deep-sea worms in the Pacific. What makes the worms truly spectacular are the little green glow sticks attached to segments near the head. picked by suebe 3 months ago

One amphibian has evolved a bizarre and gruesome defence mechanism to protect itself against predators.

When attacked, the Spanish ribbed newt pushes out its ribs until they pierce through its body, exposing a row of bones that act like poisonous barbs. picked by Bingo 3 months ago

Scientists who were definitely All f**ked Up have found the long-sought treatment that soothes troubled heroin addicts: Heroin.
*new improved story thanx to Bingo* picked by Bornbad 3 months ago

The cancer-fighting power of antioxidants has been thrown into doubt by US research that shows they can also help cancer cells to survive and thrive. picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

In what has been described as a step towards the creation of a synthetic cell, scientists have created a new "engineered" strain of bacteria.

A team successfully transferred the genome of one type of bacteria into a yeast cell, modified it, and then transplanted into another bacterium. picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago