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Monday, August 26, 2013

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4 Foods That Are Good Sources of Resveratrol

All things in moderation. That's what my mom always said, and I think it is sound advice, especially in light of the results of recent survey.

Diabetes Discovery: Protein Pathway Points to Possible Treatment

Scientists have discovered that one of the most diabolical proteins implicated in diabetes not only kills insulin-producing cells through one mechanism, but also damages the cells it doesn't kill through a second, novel mechanism.

Geese-Scaring Drone Keeps Beach Clean

Canadian lawmakers have enlisted a drone to disperse a large flock of Canada geese at a popular beach this summer, pleasing swimmers concerned about water quality.

Incredible Technology: How to Make Reusable Rockets for Cheap Space Travel

For decades, the aerospace industry has sought to build a fully reusable rocket launch system to bring down the cost of ferrying people and payloads into orbit. Despite dozens of concepts and millions of dollars directed at that goal, no truly reusable system has been created yet.

Traits of Autism Seen in Some Kids with ADHD

Nearly one in five children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have traits that are common among children with autism, and having these traits appears to increase children's risk of experiencing impairments in their everyday lives, a new study suggests.

Wormhole Is Best Bet for Time Machine, Astrophysicist Says

The concept of a time machine typically conjures up images of an implausible plot device used in a few too many science-fiction storylines. But according to Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity, which explains how gravity operates in the universe, real-life time travel isn't just a vague fantasy.

New Ovarian Cancer Screening Test Seems Promising

A new test to screen for ovarian cancer appears to detect the disease in early stages, and if confirmed in clinical trials, the test could become a routine screening for women.

Intubation Robot Could Help Patients Breathe

A robotic device that crawls into lungs could help deliver vital air to patients, researchers say.

Neptune Shines Best in Telescopes Now: See It Online Tonight

The planet Neptune reaches opposition this week and you can catch live telescope views of the blue gas giant planet tonight (Aug. 26) in a special hour-long webcast.

Butter-Cow Prank Does Nothing to Help the Cause of Animals (Op-Ed)

HSUS). This Op-Ed first appeared on the blog A Humane Nation, where it ran before appearing in LiveScience's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights.

American Running of the Bulls Not Much of a Thrill (Op-Ed)

HSUS). This Op-Ed first appeared on the blog A Humane Nation, where it ran before appearing in LiveScience's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights.

Iceland is Cashing in on Endangered Whale Meat (Op-Ed)

Leigh Henry is senior policy adviser for species conservation and advocacy at World Wildlife Fund (WWF). She contributed this article to LiveScience's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights

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Sunday, August 25, 2013

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The Truth About Neil Armstrong (Op-Ed)

James Hansen, a history professor at Auburn University and the trusted biographer of Neil Armstrong in "First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong" (Simon & Schuster 2005) contributed this article to SPACE.com's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights.

Archaeologists use drones in Peru to map and protect sites

By Mitra Taj LIMA (Reuters) - In Peru, home to the spectacular Inca city of Machu Picchu and thousands of ancient ruins, archaeologists are turning to drones to speed up sluggish survey work and protect sites from squatters, builders and miners. Remote-controlled aircraft were developed for military purposes and are a controversial tool in U.S. anti-terrorism campaigns, but the technology's falling price means it is increasingly used for civilian and commercial projects around the world. ...

NASA Remembers Neil Armstrong with 'Tranquility Base' Music Video

Famed Apollo 11 moonwalker Neil Armstrong died one year ago today and NASA is remembering the iconic astronaut with a touching music video tribute.

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Saturday, August 24, 2013

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Real Cause of 'Satanic Sacrifice' Pony Found

A pony found in Dartmoor, England, in July apparently died under mysterious and horrific circumstances: It had been mutilated, and several of its organs were missing, which fueled speculation that it was killed in some sort of satanic or pagan ritual sacrifice.

Giant Telescope Mirror for Future Observatory to Be Cast Saturday

An enormous mirror will be cast inside a scorching-hot furnace Saturday (Aug. 24), marking a key milestone in the development of a future telescope that will collect more light than any instrument built to date.

Sleep-Texting: Harmless, Embarrassing or Risky?

Remember sleep? You know, it's the activity that involves lying in bed and doing nothing for hours. For a growing number of cellphone users who "sleep-text," however, a good night's rest is a thing of the past.

One-Way Mars Trip: Application Deadline for Martian Colony Nears

Martian wannabes dust off those resumes: The application deadline for a one-way mission to Mars is almost here.

Hunt for Intelligent Aliens Focuses on Faint Laser Flashes

When it comes to detecting laser pulses aliens might shoot at Earth to attract our attention, scientists now find they can detect signals as faint as a single photon of light every few tiny fractions of a second.

Wormholes May Save Physics From Black Hole Infernos

It's a Cub! Giant Panda Mei Xiang Gives Birth at National Zoo

The giant panda Mei Xiang has become a proud mama, again, giving birth to a cub today (Aug. 23) at 5:23 p.m. ET at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C.

Do You Have the Right Stuff? NASA's New Astronauts Share What It Takes

The eight newly selected astronauts joining NASA's spaceflying corps revealed some of the details of their grueling application process Tuesday (Aug. 20) in their only news conference before embarking on a rigorous two-year training program.

See Mars Align With Starry Twins Early Sunday

Early-bird stargazers with clear weather on Sunday (Aug. 25) can enjoy interesting predawn spectacle involving two bright stars and Mars, the Red Planet.

Incredible Technology: How to Bring Extinct Animals Back to Life

The passenger pigeon, the dodo and the woolly mammoth are just a few of the species wiped off the Earth by changing environments and human activities.

Women in Engineering Earn 25% Less Than Men

Women who work in engineering or optics earn less than men, and the wage gap peaks mid-career, a new survey finds.

This Personality Type Is Linked to Success and Happiness

Are you a "glass half-full" or a "glass half-empty" kind of person?

Weekend Webcasts: See a Huge Asteroid and Distant Supernova

A huge asteroid passing Earth and a distant supernova are starring in a series of stargazing webcasts this weekend, giving skywatchers with cloudy skies extra chances to see some deep-sky objects.

Birds Learn the Speed Limits on Certain Roads

Though birds haven't yet learned how to read road signs, recent research suggests that birds can figure out the speed limit on a particular stretch of road.

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