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Cracking the Code of the Human Genome
The U.S. National Institutes of Health created an agreement with the Lacks family regarding access to the HeLa genome
It's easy to think of a mosquito's mouth as a needle, lancing your flesh to find a drink. But that's not the whole story
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Nearly every potential impact event in the next century qualifies as having "no likely consequences"
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Of course, the Iberian lynx isn't the only species whose existence will likely be threatening by the affects of climate change
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The past few days have seen a burst of activity in Yemen. What's going on?
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But if Costa Rica expects its zoo animals to survive life outside of captivity for long, some very careful planning and preparation is in order
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Bolt has accepted Farah's challenge, and the two will race for charity. What Bolt might not realize is that this might be a race he could actually lose
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No, seriously, you are not going to be attacked by a shark
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Don't flush cooking grease, okay?
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The conversationalist robot Kirobo has just been launched into the abyss, and is scheduled to arrive at the International Space Station by August 9
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As the world warms because of climate change, marine animals are moving for the colder waters near the poles
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Forget stuffed animal replicas or little plastic figurines, this team just made a real, life-sized Wall-E Robot
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Moose are some of the most majestic creatures around, and now they're going bald
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You don't need a magazine or soda, but they serve to drown out the embarrassment you feel over your intended purchase
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It can take years to recover from a big loss, like being fired or having a marriage fall apart
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This book will advise women on everything from "conduct in the street" to "deportment at a hotel" to "incorrect words" to "obligations to gentlemen"
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A new 40% spirit is made from coffee grounds
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The story of the game is a bit more delicious than just an insane beat down. It involves revenge, baseball, clerical errors and thousands of dollars
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Computer criminals freeze your computer and pose as FBI agents demanding a ransom for all of your illegal downloads
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