Teen Wins $400K Using Humor to Explain Theory of Relativity (WATCH)
A teen's video explains one of science's most complex and important theories using humor. It won him the $400,000 Breakthrough Junior Challenge. (WATCH)
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3D Printed Devices Save Three Babies' Lives
Successful 3D printed medical devices give hope to kids born with a life-threatening disease.
Disease That Causes Birth Defects Eliminated From Western Hemisphere
A disease that once caused thousands of birth defects every year has been wiped out in most of the Western Hemisphere.
German Shepherds Do Better Than Lab Tests in Detecting Prostate Cancer
A pair of German shepherds were more than 90% accurate in identifying prostate cancer and outperformed, by a mile, the best lab machines in the world.
In Successful Cancer Trial, Therapy "Dissolves" Stage IV Tumor in 3 Weeks
Combining two immunotherapy drugs has dissolved a cancerous tumor so fast, it shocked researchers. The successful trial shrunk tumors in dozens of patients.
Toronto Zoo to be Powered by Poo
The Toronto Zoo wants to build a $13 million facility that would turn "zoo poo" into electricity. The staff believes that animal dung can power the facility.
You May Be Reducing Your Alzheimer's Risk Already With Everyday Habits
A new study finds links between various lifestyle choices and habits you may be already employing that could reduce your risk of Alzheimer's.
One-Day Cancer Treatment Ends Weeks of Daily Radiation Visits
A cancer treatment that saves patients time, money, and side effects is making a profound difference in the lives of thousands.
Omega-3 Fish Oil Better ADHD Treatment
OMEGA-3 fish oil can be more effective than stimulant drugs like Ritalin commonly prescribed for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to new research.
2 Cups of Coffee Can Beat Back Breast Cancer Recurrences
An apple a day may keep the doctor away but two cups of coffee could keep breast cancer from coming back, says a major new Swedish study.
Nasal Spray Helps Alzheimer's Patients Regain Some Mental Function
An insulin nasal spray has shown it can boost memory and other mental functions for people with Alzheimer's.
Pesky Packing Peanuts Find New Purpose As Powerful Batteries
Packing peanuts may protect your fragile shipments, but they can damage a fragile environment. Now, scientists have found a way to crush them, bake them and recycle them into fast-charging, long-lasting batteries.
Science Discovers Sweetgrass is Natural Mosquito Repellant, Native Americans Knew All Along
Modern science discovers what Native Americans have known for centuries, a natural mosquito repellent you can grow in your own garden.
Bill Nye the Science Guy: 'We Can Invent Our Way Out of Climate Change'
In his new book, celebrity scientist Bill Nye argues humanity can "invent" its way out of climate change.
Study Confirms Brain and Memory Benefits from Eating Dark Chocolate
Eating dark chocolate has been linked with numerous health benefits, but a new study shows it can potentially make your brain smarter and improve memory.
Memory Loss Associated with Alzheimer's Reversed for First Time
For 100 years, Alzheimer's disease has been without an effective treatment. That may finally be about to change. In the first, small study of a novel, personalized and holistic program to reverse memory loss, nine of 10 participants displayed marked improvement in their memories and disorientation.
Dark Chocolate Improves Calmness
Instead of reaching for cookies or cake when stressed out, you might want some dark chocolate instead. New research from Australia has found that the polyphenols in dark chocolate increase calmness and contentedness.
Accidental Discovery: Orange Peels Could Suck Mercury Out of Oceans
Scientists were trying to recycle manufacturing waste and discovered a substance that can easily clean mercury out of the ocean.
Stanford Engineers Create Artificial "Skin" to Allow Prosthetics to Feel
Stanford engineers have created a plastic "skin" that can detect how hard it is being pressed and generate an electric signal to deliver this sense of touch.
Teens Won't Rest Until Vets Do: App Aims to Stop Night Terrors
A group of teenagers have designed a Bluetooth app to help veterans with PTSD get a good night sleep, without night terrors
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