2018-02-09 Possible Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Shows Early Promise
Researchers in Japan and Australia say they have made progress in developing a blood test that could one day help…
2018-02-08 Tests Suggest 10,000-Year-Old Brit Had Dark Skin, Blue Eyes
Genetic material from a 10,000-year-old skeleton suggests the oldest-known Briton had dark skin and blue eyes. Scientists from Britain’s Natural…
2018-02-08 Judges Now Using Artificial Intelligence to Rule on Prisoners
Machines powered by artificial intelligence, or AI, are increasingly used to help people perform many different jobs. One area where…
2018-02-07 Child Experts Protest Facebook’s Kids Messenger App
Child development experts are urging Facebook to remove its new messaging app designed for kids. In a letter sent recently…
2018-02-05 Several Studies Show Oceans Face Serious Threats
The world’s oceans are sick, and getting sicker every day. Two new studies show the warming of Earth’s atmosphere is…
2018-02-01 Apple to Allow Users to Turn Off iPhone Slowdowns
Apple says it will give iPhone users the ability to turn off a software tool that can slow down device…
2018-01-29 NASA Tests Power System to Support Manned Missions to Mars
United States government agencies say the first tests of a very small nuclear power system designed for missions to Mars…
2018-01-26 Doctors Have a New Tool to Identify Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide. Early discovery and treatment can save lives. Scientists are working…
2018-01-25 Amazon Go: First Store with No Money or Lines
The American company Amazon has launched a store that does not require you to stand in a checkout line or…
2018-01-22 New Technology Reads Ancient Documents without Opening Them
Attempting to open very old books and records without damaging them can be difficult. But scientists in Switzerland say they…
2018-01-22 Scientists Discover a Dinosaur with Shiny, Color-Changing Feathers
Scientists recently announced the discovery of a small, bird-like dinosaur from China which had unusual, colorful feathers. The scientists named…
2018-01-18 Facebook Feed to Show Less News, More Personal Posts
Facebook says it is making major changes to its News Feed to show users less news and more posts from…
2018-01-15 Scientists Aim to Give AI to Robot Cat That Helps the Elderly
Imagine a cat that does not need someone to clean up after it, keeps an older person company and helps…
2018-01-11 20 Hot Technology Products at CES 2018
Each year, the Las Vegas consumer electronics show, or CES, is the place to be for examples of the latest…
2018-01-09 CES 2018: Voice-Controlled Assistants Steal the Show
The biggest technology show of the year is taking place this week in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show is called…