Science Sep 22 Scientists look to increase crop production by speeding up photosynthesis How does one improve the amount of food a crop yields? Speed up the way that plant eats.
Economy Sep 17 Fed announcement drives new record close for Dow Jones The Dow Jones industrial average closed at a record high today after a Federal Reserve announcement affirming the continuation of a near zero short-term interest rate for a "considerable time."…
Science Sep 17 New technology may let you throw away your ice scrapers Forget blasting your defrosters and scraping windshields tirelessly in the wintertime -- a new technology may help keep them ice-free.
World Sep 12 Rob Ford withdraws from Toronto mayoral race Toronto Mayor Rob Ford will no longer seek re-election in October’s mayoral race, a city clerk announced today. Instead, his brother, City Councilor Doug Ford, will take his place.
Health Aug 28 Brain-eating amoeba found in Louisiana parish drinking water A deadly ameoba known to fatally infect human brains has been discovered within a water system in Louisiana.
Science Aug 26 Changing glass into metal, with the help of lasers Scientists at the Vienna University of Technology found a way to turn quartz glass into metal -- if only for a split second.
Science Aug 20 City living makes spiders grow larger It turns out that spiders love city life, especially rich cities. According to a study published Wednesday by journal PLOS ONE, certain species of spiders thrive when urbanization occurs, as opposed to areas with larger vegetation.
Science Aug 20 Take a look at a jellyfish sting in slow motion Imagine being stabbed by a hypodermic needle that pumps a painful venom into your body once it penetrates your skin. Now, imagine being stabbed by a countless number of these, all on a microscopic level.
Science Aug 18 Stinging tumors with scorpion and honeybee venom When honeybees and scorpions sting, it is usually an act of defense -- a painful one at that, thanks to the venom injected through the stingers. Scientists, however, may have found a way to co-opt those venoms as a means…
Nation Aug 12 Detroit area continues to struggle with flooding The aftermath of a Monday storm that unleashed nearly five inches of rain on the Detroit area is still being felt Tuesday.