Philippine Teen Discovers Powerful Natural Poison Against Zika Bugs
A Philippine teenager discovered a natural solution for killing the larvae of the mosquito responsible for spreading the zika virus.
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Let the Sunshine In: New Sunscreen Compound Protects Cells From UVA Damage
This UK discovery blocks cancer-causing UVA radiation by working inside skin cells, preventing damage by gripping the cells in a protective shield.
Telescopes Find Clues For How Giant Black Holes Formed So Quickly
Using data from NASA's Great Observatories, astronomers have found the best evidence yet for cosmic seeds in the early universe that should grow into supermassive black holes. "Our discovery, if confirmed, explains how these monster black holes were born," said Fabio Pacucci of Scuola Normale Superiore (SNS) in Pisa, Italy, who led the study. "We […]
Nestlé Discovered How to Slash Sugar Content in Chocolate by 40% Without Changing Taste
Starting in 2018, this candy company will have just as many tasty treats - but with only a fraction of the usual amount of sugar.
Pastor Finds and Then Gives Away 706-Carat Diamond
This pastor could have smuggled the massive gem out of his country, but instead he gave it to the president of Sierra Leone for auction.
Helium Discovery a 'Game-changer' for MRI Machines
Because this vital gas was becoming scarce, a recent discovery of a helium field is being hailed as a major milestone.
In Latest Breakthrough, Scientists Successfully Regrow Brain Tissue That Was Damaged by a Stroke
The results of the research showed success in stroke treatment that "had not been seen before."
Scientists Capture First Ever Confirmed Image of a Planet Being Born
After ten years of building a special star-gazing machine, researchers have finally captured a picture of the birth of a planet – and it is breathtaking.
Cosmic Telescope Finally Captures Light From the Dawn of Time
The brightest object in the universe is emitting light from close to the beginning of time – which is roughly 12.8 billion light years away.
Lost Gray Monkey Thought to be Extinct 'Rediscovered' in Indonesia
Scientists working in the dense jungles of Indonesia have rediscovered a large, gray monkey so rare it was believed by many to be extinct.
Hiker Finds Stolen Picasso in the Woods
A hiker in the hills found a Pablo Picasso lithograph worth tens of thousands of dollars. It had been missing since teens broke into a California mansion, home of a Ukrainian diplomat.
Family Discovers Trove of Old Baseball Cards in Mint Condition, Could Fetch Millions
A 51-year-old man was cleaning out the contents of an old house that belonged to his grandfather and found a soot-covered box that had been tucked away in the attic for a hundred years. Inside he found hundreds of new baseball cards bundled with twine, including 16 mint-condition 'Ty Cobbs'. They remained untouched for a century, making them perhaps the most significant sports card find in history.
Wrong Turn in the Skies Leads to Accidental Anti-matter Discovery
Antimatter is plentiful in science fiction but a rare phenomenon in the real world. A scientist just discovered its presence while flying through a storm.
New Beatrix Potter Story Being Published 100 Yrs After it was Lost
A lost manuscript discovered 100 years after Beatrix Potter wrote it will be published this fall as the 24th book by the beloved creator of Peter Rabbit.
World's Smallest Frog Discovered in Papua
A frog species that appears to be the world's smallest has been discovered in Papua New Guinea by a US-based team. Finding the frog was not an easy assignment. Sitting on a dime with much room to spare, Paedophryne amauensis, lives in leaf litter on the forest floor
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