SPACE
Early Mars was ravaged by giant tsunamis
About 3.4 billion years ago Mars was struck by a giant, wet disaster when two massive tsunamis up to 360 feet tall roared across the planet at the speed of a passenger jet.
HEALTH
Brain implant bypasses damaged nerves to control paralyzed limbs
Scientists have been able to bypass the nervous system entirely to help paralyzed patients regain control over their limbs.
OTHER NEWS
Mysterious shrimp could be key to understanding alien life
Scientists studying the Von Damm Spire in the Caribbean, state that a shrimp living at certain thermal vents could be the key to understanding how life might exists on other planetary bodies.
Breakthrough biotech drug could save billions in health care costs
For decades, biotech companies had a monopoly on their drugs until the FDA recently created a regulatory pathway that would allow for the creation of "biosimilars."
Puerto Rico considers bill to punish parents of obese kids
Bill creates controversy among public health experts
Nuts revealed as surprising secret to good health, study finds
Nuts and peanuts (but not peanut butter) associated with lower risk of death from many common killers
SpaceX sets up rocket landing pad in south Texas
The Brownsville location was chosen after Texas officials provided incentives to the California-based firm.
