Science : Discovery News

World's First Animals Were Namibian Sponges

Posted Tue Feb 7, 2012 02:01 PM ET | 0

These animal fossils push back the date of the world's first animals another 100 million years. Read more

Women Better at Parking Cars

Posted by Tracy Staedter Tue Feb 7, 2012 12:07 PM ET | 0

A new study surveyed 2,500 drivers over the course of a month. Read more

Google's 'Solve for X' Wants to End World Problems

Posted Tue Feb 7, 2012 11:05 AM ET | 0

A new think tank will foster radical ideas for big issues. Read more

The Psychology of Political Flip-Flops

Posted by Tim Wall Tue Feb 7, 2012 07:00 AM ET | 0

Flip-flopping affects both politicians and voters but not in the ways you might think. Read more

Did Tech Make the Super Bowl Better?

Posted Mon Feb 6, 2012 03:15 PM ET | 0

Sites, apps and lively discussion added a few bonuses to the game. Read more

Earth's Mugshot Explained

Posted Sat Feb 4, 2012 12:26 PM ET | 0

NASA's newest Earth-watching satellite is beaming back spectacular views of our home planet. Here's how it works. Read more

Virtual Reality Contact Lenses Offer 3D Panorama

Posted Fri Feb 3, 2012 11:01 AM ET | 0

The eyewear connect to mobile devices and deliver panoramic, augmented-reality experiences. Read more

New Alien Planet Ripe for Life?

Posted by Irene Klotz Thu Feb 2, 2012 11:16 AM ET | 0

A potentially habitable alien planet that orbits a triple-star system is perfectly positioned for liquid water -- and possibly life. Read more

Humans Tamed Horses All Over the World

Posted by Emily Sohn Mon Jan 30, 2012 03:00 PM ET | 0

The wide origins of domesticated horses offers insight on how our love affair with the animal has transformed humankind. Read more

How Do You Start a Fire With Ice?

Posted by Emily Sohn Fri Jan 27, 2012 04:34 PM ET | 0

You will need a sunny day, a frozen lake, a sharp knife, warm hands and some dry leaves or wood. Read more

Can You Choose to be Gay?

Posted by Sheila Eldred Fri Jan 27, 2012 02:32 PM ET | 0

'Sex and the City' star Cynthia Nixon says that she chooses to be gay. What does science say? Read more

Monkey Feared Extinct Rediscovered

Posted Fri Jan 20, 2012 11:20 AM ET | 0

The elusive Miller's grizzled langur popped up unexpectedly in Borneo. Read more

Thirteen Common (But Silly) Superstitions

Posted Fri Jan 13, 2012 11:20 AM ET | 0

Today's unlucky date is the first of three for 2012. Here's a look at some superstitions and where they originated. Read more

World's Smallest Hard Drive Built of Atoms

Posted by Jesse Emspak Thu Jan 12, 2012 02:57 PM ET | 0

Just 96 atoms make up one byte of magnetic storage space. Read more

Foul Weather Can Turn an Election

Posted by Eric Niiler Tue Jan 10, 2012 05:00 AM ET | 0

There's some truth to the idea that Republicans should pray for rain. Read more

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