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Dangerous Synthetic Vitamins in Cereal
A new report from the American environmental and consumer organization, Environmental Working Group (EWG), has revealed that breakfast cereals, bars, and similar products containing synthetically
JIBO: The Social Robot for Families
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is set to release a new family robot named JIBO by the end of 2015. Developed by Professor Cynthia
Passenger’s Sleep is Contagious
A new study by sleep researchers has found that passengers on long car journeys should make an effort to stay awake. If the passenger falls
Fracking pollutes more than groundwater
Fracking, the process of extracting natural gas, has become a controversial issue in the United States. While it is an effective method, it also poses
New Wasp Species Found in China
German researchers have discovered a new species of wasp in China with a peculiar behavior, adding to the list of known species. Michael Staab and
Ultra-Black Material Absorbs All Light
The Kepler Conjecture, proposed by German astronomer and mathematician Johannes Kepler in 1611, states that there is no more efficient way to stack spherical objects
Maya Relief Unearthed in Guatemala
Archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery in a ruined city in northern Guatemala. They have found a Maya artwork that is around 1,400 years old,
Decline in Birds from Toxic Pesticides
The use of toxic pesticides, such as neonicotinoids, has been found to be responsible for the decline of many bird species, according to Dutch researchers.
One Neuron for Every Face
The ability to recognize faces is different from simply seeing them with our eyes. While we use visual perception for information input, familiar faces are
Theoretical Immortality of Yeast Cells
Scientists at the Max Planck Institute have made a remarkable discovery about a type of yeast that can rejuvenate with every cell division, making it
