Science Sep 27 Baby born from 3 parents a victory for new, controversial procedure The first baby born via a technique that mixes DNA from three parents raises familiar questions about regulatory loopholes and genetics.
Science Sep 22 This MacArthur winner wants every child in the world to own a microscope Stanford University inventor Manu Prakash thinks if every child can have a pencil, then they should have a microscope. So, he built a $1 version.
Science Sep 20 These genes protect resilient water bears from radiation Researchers in Japan sequence the genome of the world's most extreme tardigrade to unlock the secrets of its survival.
Science Sep 20 The average person is better off without a fitness wearable, weight loss study finds Do fitness wearables aid weight loss? A new study from the University of Pittsburgh -- the longest of its kind -- says the average person on a weight loss program can cut more pounds without a wearable.
Health Sep 19 CDC relaxes Zika travel ban for Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood On Monday,the CDC updated their Zika-related travel guidelines for Miami's Wynwood neighborhood.
Science Sep 13 This new machine can read book pages without cracking the cover A new scanner, developed by engineers at MIT and Georgia Tech, can read a book without cracking the cover.
Health Sep 07 Cancer ‘moonshot’ panel releases blueprint, but lacks guarantees on funding The cancer moonshot Blue Ribbon panel releases a 10-point plan for fighting the multifaceted disease, as Congress deliberates the funds for the initiative.
Science Sep 02 3 reasons why America’s ‘major hurricane drought’ is misleading Hurricane Hermine has caused severe damage in Florida and is predicted to pummel the mid-Atlantic Coast. But it won't be classified as a “major” tropical storm. Here’s why.
Science Sep 01 SpaceX rocket explodes at Cape Canaveral, $195 million satellite destroyed No casualties were reported after a SpaceX rockets exploded Thursday morning at Cape Canaveral.
Science Aug 30 Zika stays in the family, mother mosquitoes pass virus to eggs The inheritance of Zika virus may guarantee its long-term survival in mosquito (and human) populations.