Researchers at Binghamton University have developed a paper-based, saliva-activated bio-battery. Spit on it once, and the microorganisms on the paper's surface will…
What makes something sweet or bitter? A new study finds that it all depends on unique signaling molecules, and when you swap them, the tastes get all mixed up.
Meteor showers can be amazing things to photograph. But, before you point your camera upward, here are a few simple tips to make sure you get the most out of your night…
No one really knows how many species actually inhabit planet Earth—some say millions, others trillions—but regardless, it's the job of taxonomists to name them all.
A tiny, infant skull discovered in the Napudet area, west of Lake Turkana in northern Kenya could tell us what our ancestors looked like millions of years ago.
A new study shows how a protein called cardiotrophin can stimulate healthy heart growth, which could be a future treatment for a certain type of heart failure.
When it's boiling out, should you reach for an iced tea, or a nice hot cuppa? It turns out, the old wives' tale might have some support, but not quite enough.
This morning, the Titanosaur that has been on display in the American Museum of Natural History received an official scientific name alongside a study done by…
Many smartphones now have the ability to charge without fiddly connectors. With the Mini Qi Wireless Charging Pad, you can cut the cord without blowing your budget.
STEAM is a growing movement in education to teach art and science together. Learn why it makes the former Mythbuster's host so excited, and how it can help kids learn to…
A study by German researchers shows that kitchen sponges could host potentially pathogenic bacteria, and oftentimes sanitizing doesn't help knock them out.
Can drinking hot beverages keep you cool during the summer?
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