Science

Puberty Turns Girls Into Boys At This Dominican Republic Village

By Peter R - Sep 23, 2015 09:27 AM EDT

The genetic disorder causes genetic boys to be born as girls but later causes growth of male organs at puberty in the village of Salinas.

Solution for Flooding? Incredible Concrete Soaks 880 Gallons of Water in a Minute

By Deepthi B - Sep 23, 2015 09:27 AM EDT

What is this incredible new concrete surface that absorbs water at such a blazing rate? Could this be the end of flash floods and puddles? Find out more.

Amusing Revelations on the Science of Cuteness Reavealed in New Study

By Deepthi B - Sep 23, 2015 09:28 AM EDT

Find out what makes us go awwwwwww when we see a cute puppy or kitten.

4-Million-Year-Old Baleen Whale Ancestor Unearthed At California Construction Site

By Peter R - Sep 22, 2015 11:50 AM EDT

The fossil dates to a time when whales seperated from their ancestors. Scientists have said it can help further understanding of whale evolution. The fossil was found in Santa Cruz Mountains.

Mid-Sized Black Hole With 3:2 Flashing Ratio Discovered

By R. Siva Kumar - Sep 22, 2015 09:17 AM EDT

Medium-sized black holes have been theorized about but not discovered; a new black hole confirms its existence.

Scarring Post Heart Attack Can Be Treated With New Protein Patch To Stimulate Tissue Regeneration

By R. Siva Kumar - Sep 22, 2015 09:15 AM EDT

Scientists have developed a natural protein that can repair damaged heart tissue.

Video: Tapeworm Parasites Lived In Woman's Brain For 8 Months

By R. Siva Kumar - Sep 22, 2015 09:18 AM EDT

Surgery has helped Yadira Rostro to get rid of eight tapeworms that had been eating away her brain.

Check How Hot Your City Is On The Urban Heat Island Effect Maps

By R. Siva Kumar - Sep 22, 2015 09:17 AM EDT

Inner cities are warmer than the countryside, shows new study.

Men Prefer 'Slender' Mates While Women Like 'Em Rich, Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Sep 22, 2015 09:18 AM EDT

Researchers found that the gender of participants was by far the strongest predictor of what men and women wanted in their partners in the long run.

Blue Crabs Can Live In Lower Oxygen Levels, But Global Warming Is Still A Threat

By R. Siva Kumar - Sep 22, 2015 09:18 AM EDT

Rising temperature in the Chesapeake could counter the ability of blue crabs to be able to thrive in low-oxygen water.

Cow-Sized Pre-Reptile May Have Been First To Walk On 4 Legs 260 M Years Ago

By R. Siva Kumar - Sep 21, 2015 01:38 PM EDT

Scientists may have found the first animal to ever walk on four legs.

A High-Fat Diet Makes You Overeat Due To Faulty Brain Signaling

By R. Siva Kumar - Sep 21, 2015 01:37 PM EDT

Defective pathways in the brain makes high-fat food more alluring.

Denver Zoo Staff Grieves Euthanised Black Rhinoceros Artist Mshindi

By R. Siva Kumar - Sep 21, 2015 09:25 AM EDT

Mshindi, a 21-year-old rhinoceros, received euthanasia after a persisting foot infection worsened.

Global Warming Pause Never Happened, Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Sep 21, 2015 09:25 AM EDT

New research from Stanford implies that earlier studies suggesting that global warming has paused are inaccurate due to faulty statistical methods.

The 'Worst' Megaquake Is Set To Hit American Cities And Pacific Northwest, Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Sep 20, 2015 12:54 PM EDT

The Pacific Northwest is soon to be affected by a major earthquake and tsunami.

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