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
3-D imaging improves understanding of supercoiled DNA
We often think of DNA as that simple, beautiful twisting double helix so popularized by modern culture. While this view isn't exactly incorrect, it's...
New tadpole disease could spell doom for frogs around the world
The tadpole is a weird organism, there's no getting around it. Unlike most animals, which start as tiny versions of their adult selves, tadpoles...
NASA and private firms exploring future asteroid mining in space
NASA is hoping future asteroid mining will yield precious spaceship fuel, water and other minerals.
Humanity likely doomed by new hybrid termites found in Florida
Hybrid species may reproduce at twice the rate of normal termites
LEGO-like blocks could snap together to form airplanes, bridges
The resultant structure is 10 tens stiffer than current ultra-light materials.
