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
Industry better than academia at reporting clinical trials outcomes properly
A new study shows that many government- and privately-funded clinical trials are not complying with federal policy to report outcomes in a timely manner.
E-cigarettes replace traditional cigarette smoking among teens
New study shows that E-cigarettes are replacing cigarettes among teens. Traditional cigarette smoking sees dramatic decline in favor of "vaping".
New super-algorithm helps robot adapt to injuries and carry on with its mission
A missing feature for robots have for a long time been their disability to keep moving if their original design for some reason is damaged. Now scientists have found a way to teach robots to adjust and keep moving when disabled in a leg or joint.
Study reveals how bombardier beetle spews hellfire from its butt
Don't mess with bombardier beetles
Domoic acid makes Dungeness crab unfit for consumption
Risky levels of domoic acid, a naturally occurring poison, has been detected in waters between the Oregon border and the southern Santa Barbara County...
