Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now

Science

Martian rock from Sahara unlike others

Scientists are abuzz about a coal-colored rock from Mars that landed in the Sahara desert: A yearlong analysis revealed it's quite different from other Martian meteorites.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
The best ideas and innovations of 2012

The best ideas and innovations of 2012

Science journalist Garth Sundem will talk about the most impressive innovations of 2012. We'll discuss everything from artificial DNA to airbag bike helmets and sugar-powered pacemakers.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
IQ2 debate: Does Science Refute God?

IQ2 debate: Does Science Refute God?

A debate from the Intelligence Squared series on the motion, "Science refutes God." Does modern science debunk many of religion's core beliefs? Are there some questions that can only be answered through a belief in the existence of God? Can science and religion co-exist?

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

UND develops avian flu antibody for poultry

A University of North Dakota scientist says an antibody to protect poultry from avian influenza could be on the market within a year.
by Dan Gunderson

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Science Museum shines spotlight on diversity

Science Museum shines spotlight on diversity

The Science Fusion series kicks off Jan. 5 with African Americans in Science, inviting museum visitors to interact with African Americans who have careers in science, technology, engineering and math.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
The biggest medical stories of 2012

The biggest medical stories of 2012

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision on the healthcare reform law may have dominated health news in 2012, but there were many other big medical stories. We'll discuss the discoveries that captured our attention.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Road trip on tap for NASA's Mars rover in new year

Road trip on tap for NASA's Mars rover in new year

The Mars rover Curiosity has fallen into a rhythm: Drive, snap pictures, zap at boulders, scoop up dirt. Repeat. Topping its to-do list in the new year: Set off toward a Martian mountain -- a trek that will take up a good chunk of the year.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Nonprofit tech innovators inspire new philanthropy

Nonprofit tech innovators inspire new philanthropy

Google's Global Impact Awards are meant to spur innovation among nonprofits. Experts say the new annual grants are part of a growing trend in venture philanthropy from funders who see technology as an instrument for social change.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Reinventing the computer to protect your cyber security

Reinventing the computer to protect your cyber security

Your password of gibberish isn't good enough to stop today's best hackers. We'll look at the latest in cyber security and efforts to create new computers that can protect your data.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

Changes in law aim to protect kids' online data

Aiming to prevent companies from exploiting online information about children under 13, the Obama administration on Wednesday imposed sweeping changes in regulations designed to protect a young generation with easy access to the Internet.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!