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Video: Science of cats
If you spend any time at all the on the Internet you know ... the Internet loves cats. Video from ASAPscience explains cat science.
April 8, 2013
Scientists design new adaptive material inspired by tears
Tunable material system is easily adaptable for diverse applications in fuel transport, textiles, optical systems, and more. Make sure and check out the cool video!
April 8, 2013
NASA plans to catch asteroid and place in orbit around moon
Why? In part because there's a growing realization that Earth is vulnerable to an asteroid strike.
April 8, 2013
Pollution slows coral reef growth
Fine particles produced by burning fossil fuels are slowing coral reef growth, say scientists.
April 8, 2013
NASA announces next-generation exoplanet hunter
Kepler has been amazing, but its field of view is small. TESS will be able to survey the entire sky, seeking planets orbiting other stars.
April 7, 2013
The Hunter becomes the hunted
Star Sirius "chases" constellation Orion in the night skies over Dehradun, India.
April 7, 2013
Looking for the moon tonight?
If you're looking for the moon, you'll need get up early or stay up late.
April 7, 2013
A man feeding swans in the snow
Photographer Marcin Ryczek captured a man feeding swans and ducks on a snowy riverbank in Poland.
April 6, 2013
Sea lion is first non-human mammal shown to keep a beat
Previously, only birds with talents for vocal mimicry were thought to possess rhythmic ability in the animal kingdom.
April 5, 2013
Breakthrough in neuroscience could help re-wire appetite control
Researchers have made a discovery in neuroscience that could offer a long-lasting solution to eating disorders such as obesity.
April 5, 2013
