Cassini threads the needle as it rings between Saturn an its rings
NASA’s Cassini probe just flew between Saturn and its rings on Wednesday, taking the closest pictures of Saturn’s atmosphere to…
New method helps recover 550,000-year-old human DNA from dirt
Researchers discovered that they could obtain human DNA from sediments found in caves, even if there are no fossilized remains…
Drugged drivers involved in more fatal crashes than alcohol-impaired drivers
The number of people killed every year in car crashes in which drivers were drugged has risen. A report conducted…
NASA’s spacesuits are too expensive, government audit claims
After a government audit conducted Wednesday, it was determined that NASA’s latest spacesuits featuring the Orion Crew Survival System are…
Oklahoma couple that carried baby without brain to term donates daughter’s organs
A couple from Oklahoma City, Keri and Royce Young, said goodbye to their newborn daughter the same day she was…
Scientists create bricks out of simulated Martian soil
Some buildings and structures could be constructed with simulated Martian soil instead of materials coming from Earth. A study found…
Instagraming your food can help you achieve diet goals
A new investigation found that posting photos of your food on Instagram can help with your diet. The study, conducted…
Tranexamic acid could help bleeding during childbirth and save lives
Tranexamic acid, an overlooked drug designed in the 1960s, has been tried once more to test its effectiveness in stopping…
NASA discovers icy planet ‘colder than Hoth’
NASA announced the discovery of the lightest planet ever found by using microlensing, OGLE-2016-BLG-1195Lb. Finding OGLE-2016-BLG-1195Lb helps astronomers understand how…
Marijuana laws increase rates of illicit use and disorders
According to recent research from Columbia University, state laws allowing medicinal marijuana increase rates of recreational use and dependence within…