2017-11-13 New Orangutan Species Discovered in Indonesia
Scientists say they have discovered a new species of orangutans on Indonesia’s island of Sumatra. The population differs in several…
2017-11-09 Scientists Find Large Amounts of Precious Metals in Wastewater
In recent months, stories about sewers getting clogged have made international headlines. For example, a so-called “fatberg,” a mass of…
2017-11-09 Eight Things You Didn’t Know Google Translate Could Do
As smartphones continue to get smarter, we can only expect Google Translate to stay one step ahead. Over 200 million…
2017-11-08 Many Monarch Butterflies Not Flying South for Winter
For many Americans, monarch butterflies are a sign of changing seasons. In the late summer and early autumn, the butterflies…
2017-11-06 Have Scientists Discovered a Radio ‘Space Shield?’
Space, it turns out, is not a very safe place for electronic devices. High-energy space particles can cause serious problems…
2017-11-05 Blockchain to Fight Corruption in Southeast Asia
What if you could wave your phone over a piece of fish at a store and immediately see a record…
2017-11-04 Origami Space Technology Combines Art, Design, Science
Since he was eight years old, Robert Salazar has been making artistic creations from folded paper. Now, he is taking…
2017-11-02 A Face Can Unlock iPhone X, But Can It Be Fooled?
Apple’s well publicized iPhone X finally went on sale in pre-orders last week. The device will be available in Apple…
2017-10-31 Pollution Is the World’s Number One Killer
A new study has identified pollution as the world’s No. 1 killer. Study organizers say pollution is responsible for more…
2017-10-30 US Agency: Climate Change Costs Americans Billions of Dollars
An agency of the United States government says the effects of climate change cost American taxpayers billions of dollars each…
2017-10-29 Wildlife Officials Find Evidence of Rare Australian Bird
Indigenous wildlife officials in Australia have found new evidence of one of the country’s rarest and most mysterious birds. It…
2017-10-26 Smart Cameras to Help You Capture Better Photos
One of the newest “smart” devices is an old favorite, a camera. And smart cameras are getting smarter all the…
2017-10-25 Americans Worry Robots Will Take Jobs, Leave Nothing to Do
Americans are worried about new technology. They are concerned that machines, including robots, will take over work now done by…
2017-10-24 Researchers Genetically Modify Corn to Increase Nutrition
Researchers in the United States say they have discovered how to genetically engineer corn to produce a kind of amino…
2017-10-23 Scientists Strike Gold With Cosmic Crash
Witnessing a neutron star violently crash into another has helped astronomers uncover secrets of the universe — including how gold…