Brian Wu

Bringing Extinct Animals Back to Life No Longer Just Part of the Movies

Move over Jurassic Park, it seems the idea of bringing extinct animals back to life is now becoming more science rather than science fiction. The idea of reviving long extinct species has fascinated scientists for generations. Now, they have brought the idea one step closer to reality as scientists from Harvard University have managed to insert wooly mammoth DNA into the code of Asian elephants.

Antarctica's Ice Shelves Melting Faster Than Originally Thought

Times are tough for the massive ice sheets of Antarctica these days with the latest report that the giant floating ice shelves that form a fringe along the continent's coast are beginning to melt and deteriorate much faster than scientists once believed.

Driver Caution: Your Car Could Be Watching You

Using wireless connectivity and telematics, cars are now collecting vast amounts of personal data, according a new study from B.C. Freedom of Information and Privacy Association.

Gulf Stream Slowed by Greenland Ice Sheet Melting

The 2014-15 winter was one of the warmest ever recorded in history according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. However, there is one area of the North Atlantic that hasn't been affected by this warming trend and the phenomenon has been the same since around 1970.

Facebook Drone Could Bring the Internet to Billions

Facebook showed off plans to bring the Internet to billions of people around the world by way of a solar-powered laser drone this week. The drone, codenamed Aquila, the V-shaped unmanned vehicle has the wingspan of a Boeing 767, but is surprisingly light, weighing less than a small car.

Opportunity Sets Marathon Record on Mars

It seems NASA's Opportunity Rover isn't just content with exceeding its originally designated lifespan by over a decade, it has not set another new record that the space agency's other rovers will have a tough time beating.

The Connection Between Autism and Gut Bacteria May Be Real

Parents of autistic children all understand what to expect with their children, and John Rodakis is no different. Like so many, he was familiar with many of the symptoms that include lack of energy, delayed speech, the strict need to routine and more. However, when John's son came down with strep throat and placed on antibiotics, his son's symptoms began to decrease dramatically.

Curiosity Finds Live-Supporting Nitrogen on Mars

Curiosity Finds Live-Supporting Nitrogen on Mars NASA's Curiosity Rover has detected the first traces of nitrogen on Mars, a discovery that adds to the mounting evidence that the red planet could have, at one time, supported life.

Twitch Warns Users of Possible Data Breach

Twitch has released a warning to its users that its streaming video service may have been compromised, potentially exposing data such as names and email addresses in the process.

Telecom Companies File Lawsuit to Stop Net Neutrality Rules

The first two lawsuits have been filed against the new net neutrality regulations that were approved by the Federal Communications Commission last month. The lawsuits, filed on Monday, allege that the new FCC rules violate the Constitution, federal telecommunications law, and the procedural requirements required for drafting regulations.

Marijuana Media On Fire as Legalized Pot Gains Popularity

The next time you open a magazine you could find an ad for cannabis filling the pages. Media focusing on cannabis is on the rise as the spread of legalization has created a demand for cannabis industry news.

U.N Says Ebola Outbreak Could Be Gone By the Summer

Exactly one year ago today, on March 23, 2014, the World Health Organization announced there was an Ebola outbreak in Guinea. At that point, there were 49 cases of Ebola that had resulted in the deaths of 29 people from the disease. Since the outbreak, Ebola has claimed the lives of more than 10,000 people in West Africa. But, the United Nations now believes that the Ebola outbreak could be gone by the end of August.

Nissan Faces Probe on Airbag Sensors

Last year, Nissan issued a recall to fix a flaw in the airbag control systems on almost one million vehicles. However, after many reports of continued failures in these systems even after repairs U.S. regulators are now looking into whether or not the recall actually fixed the problem.

Microsoft Poised to Take on Google and Apple

Microsoft has finally decided to adopt marketing strategies like its two biggest competitors, Google and Apple in an effort to take the leaders head on and expand its market presence. The company also hopes that the Windows 10 update will return the spotlight back to the company.

Space Twin Experiment Set to Answer NASA's Biggest Question

While NASA already knows many of the affects on the human body while in space, when astronaut Scott Kelly launches for the beginning of his year long mission at the International Space Station, he has one long-range goal on his mind.

Mario Party 10 Could Bring Back Family Game Night

Nintendo is seeking to bring back the party aspects made popular by its Wii console with the new Mario Party 10. The sixteen year old franchise has gotten a face lift and looks and feels more like a game that should be on the Wii U, but even with all the new technology it still plays much like its predecessors.

Tips to Reduce Your Allergic Reactions This Season

Spring has finally sprung, but with it comes allergy season. Experts believe this year to be a particular high pollen count year and recommend that everyone be prepared for a potentially rough allergy season.

Sobriety Tests in New Cars Could Prevent Most Drunk Driving Deaths

According to a new study, installing devices in new cars to prevent drinking and driving could actually stop 85 percent of alcohol related deaths on the roads of the U.S., saving tens of thousands of lives and billions of dollars from injuries and damage.

Scientists Work to Uncover the Secret of Glowing Mushrooms

No you didn't take anything to make you hallucinate. Some mushrooms and other fungi just glow, and this phenomenon is a mystery dating back to ancient times. Now, scientists have created some fake, glowing mushrooms and scattered them in a Brazilian forest in the hopes of once and for all solving this mystery.

Rosetta Spots Clues About the Formation of the Solar System

he Rosetta Orbiter orbiting Comet 67P detected molecular nitrogen from October 17 to 23, 2014 when the orbiter was just 10 kilometers from the comet's center using the Rosetta Orbiter Spectrometer for Ion and Neutral Analysis.

Health Experts Defend E-Cigarettes Amidst Concerns

Health experts at an Abu Dhabi anti-tobacco conference defended e-cigarettes, in spite of the increasing concerns that the devices are not safe and could lure adolescents into nicotine addiction.
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