Unusual Sightings in the Annual Bird Count

Medicine & Technology Jan 08, 2015

The annual Audubon Bird Watch is a 115-year-old tradition that unites bird watchers from all corners of North America, to catalog their sightings. And this year lead to some usual avian leads.

Get The Protein You Need Directly from Plants

Jan 08, 2015

On your quest for eating healthier, consider reducing or even eliminating your animal-based protein sources with plant-based sources instead.

NASA Researchers Resolve Every Star in New Panoramic View of Andromeda

Jan 08, 2015

While a new view of the the “Pillars of Creation” from the Eagle Nebula (Messier 16) was revealed this last Monday, Jan. 5 for the 225th meeting of the American Astronomical Society, researchers at NASA have revealed an even brighter sight from a bird’s-eye view. Publishing their latest images from the Hubble Space Telescope, researchers at NASA are proudly displaying the largest Hubble image ever assembled in a stunning wide-angle view of the Andromeda galaxy next door.

Alien Earth with Red Sun Discovered Close to Home

Jan 07, 2015

Scientists have discovered eight more exoplanets with two planets located as little as 470 light years away that could, in fact, be much like Earth as we know it.

Curiosity Rover Uncovers Potential Fossils on Mars

Jan 07, 2015

The Curiosity Rover has uncovered what appears to be rock forms very similar to those that were responsible for the formation of life on Earth. Located in the Gale Crater, the Curiosity continues its search for signs that Mars once supported life.

NASA—How Tropical Rainforests May Help End the Climate Change Issue

Jan 07, 2015

If 2014 made anything evident on the global stage, it’s that climate change is a serious issue and one that must be dealt with urgently. Many hope that the United Nations Summit in 2015 will bring some sort of international change, but with new research from the US space agency NASA, researchers are now saying that we may have some added help on our side—tropical rainforests.

Scientists Baffled by Mysterious Sea Bird Deaths

Jan 07, 2015

Scientists have been trying to discover the cause of death of many sea birds up and down the shores of the Pacific Coast. These mysterious deaths have been increasing in number since October 2014 and researchers are, thus far, baffled by the cause -- although they continue to investigate.

In Search of Life, Researchers Find Perfect Recipe for Earth-like Planets

Jan 07, 2015

It's been twenty years since the first exoplanet discovery, and now scientists are beginning to look at what these planets may be made of in the search for life outside of our solar system.

Create A Plan to Quit Smoking to Increase Your Chances of Success

Jan 07, 2015

If you have decided that you want to give up smoking for good, create a plan for quitting so that you are prepared for the physical and emotional side effects that can occur when you give up tobacco.

The “Healthy Obesity” Idea is Dangerous

Jan 07, 2015

A new study claims that the idea of healthy obesity is a myth as most obese people over time suffer poorer health and chronic illnesses.

Passing Stars May Send Comets Smashing Into Earth – Eventually

Jan 07, 2015

Stars passing close to our solar system could send comets hurdling toward Earth increasing the risk of impact altering life as we know it. Scientists still say there is not much for us to worry about as these collisions won't happen for hundreds of thousands of years.

Hubble’s New View of the ‘Pillars of Creation’

Jan 06, 2015

It’s not a new sight, in fact it’s estimated to be 2 million years old, but with the help of the Hubble Space Telescope astronomers are taking a glimpse at a new view of the “Pillars of Creation” sitting deep within the iconic Eagle Nebula 7,000 light years away.

Under Armour and HTC Pair Up for International Consumer Electronics Show

Jan 06, 2015

While mostly designed with competitors and corporate buyers in mind, this year’s International Consumer Electronics Show is sure to be one for the masses. Marking “CES Day Zero”, Monday morning’s press day, while filled with keynote speakers and presentations from the CEOs of Samsung, Sony, Panasonic, LG and even Mercedes, also alluded to a few inventions in the works that will have you opening up your wallet.

U.S. Health Care Worker Exposed to Ebola Under Observation

Jan 06, 2015

A U.S. health care worker exposed to the Ebola virus in Sierra Leone has been transferred to a Nebraska hospital for observation, and potential treatment for the disease.

Environment May Become Part of New Dietary Guidelines

Jan 06, 2015

When the government releases its next version of recommended dietary guidelines to encourage Americans to eat healthier, environmental concerns could also be addressed as part of the guidelines.