The idea that scientists could warn a region that a big quake was coming at a certain time – with enough advance notice…
Vital records document the birth, death, marriage and divorce of every individual. A more centralized system in the US could…
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How do you determine whether one brand is similar enough to another to infringe on its trademark? Researchers propose that…
An astronomer takes us on a tour of the universe to learn about the birth of stars and planets and how they get their spin.
An epigenetic model of cancer that incorporates the concept of stochasticity could also explain why cancer risk increases…
Twitter was blocked in Turkey for about 12 hours at the height of rescue and relief efforts in the aftermath of a massive…
Kids need to learn when little lies are the right choice. But research suggests parents may not be clear in the messages…
Twitter has long allowed anyone to access its data about who tweeted what and when. This has been a boon to research, from…
Narcissists, psychopaths and Machiavellians, oh my. These antagonistic personality types can make life hard for the people…
Cells degrade and recycle damaged parts of themselves through a process called autophagy. When this “self-devouring”…
Scientists are learning that diversity has many perks – whether in multispecies groups of animals or human society.
Annual flu vaccines are in a constant race against a rapidly mutating virus that may one day cause the next pandemic. A…
Atmospheric rivers can melt fragile new sea ice. When these storms arrive in waves, the sea ice doesn’t have a chance…
There’s a lot of interesting science behind the fermenting, roasting, grinding and melting that turns chocolate into the…
Birds and dinosaurs lived together for millions of years, but only toothless birds survived the asteroid impact that upended…
From eating potpourri to blast fishing, Wednesday Addams and her friends and family get involved in a number of grisly hijinks.…
With more than 100 lunar missions planned in coming years, space junk near the Moon could become an issue for humanity.…
Sports wagering apps bring in-play betting right to the palm of your hand. Easy, ever-present access can lead to excitement…
A Chinese high-altitude balloon violated U.S. airspace, a serious enough breach to nix a high-level diplomatic meeting in…