Science

Nobel Prize in Medicine Is Awarded to Three Who Discovered Brain’s ‘Inner GPS’

A British-American scientist and a pair of Norwegian researchers were awarded this year’s Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine on Monday for discovering “an inner GPS in the brain” that enables virtually all creatures to navigate their surroundings.

7 years, 8 months ago

Footage Released of China Jade Rabbit Moon Landing

Chinese state television releases video of the Chang'e-3 space probe crash landing on the moon

8 years, 6 months ago

Hope Still for 'Dead' Comet Ison

Comet Ison, or some part of it, may have survived its encounter with the Sun, say scientists.

8 years, 6 months ago

Video of the Day: CERN

Explore CERN inside by Google

8 years, 7 months ago

India Races To Space With a Mission to Mars

India launched its first unmanned mission to Mars on Tuesday as it tries to join a select group of countries that have managed to land spacecraft on the Red Planet.

8 years, 7 months ago

The Science of Breaking Out of Your Comfort Zone (and Why You Should)

You've seen inspirational quotes that encourage you to get out and do something strange—something you wouldn't normally do—but getting out of your routine just takes so much work.

8 years, 9 months ago

5 Tips to Get a Productive Night's Sleep

A good night's sleep should make you more productive. Here are a few tips to getting not just more sleep, but the right kind of sleep.

8 years, 10 months ago

How to Think Like a Scientist

Have you ever wondered how a scientist makes discoveries?

8 years, 11 months ago

Is Competition in Your Genes?

This article is from our friends at LearnVest, a leading site for personal finance.

8 years, 11 months ago

The Power of Rituals in Life, Death and Business

Experimental research by Michael I. Norton, Francesca Gino, and colleagues proves multiple benefits of ritualistic behavior. Rituals not only have the power to alleviate grief, but also serve to enhance the experience of consuming food—even something as mundane as a carrot

8 years, 11 months ago

Two Mauritian the Lindau Nobel Laureates Meeting 2013

This is a first in science in Mauritius. The Mauritian government sends two to the Lindau Nobel Laureates Meeting 2013 in Germany. These young scientists will have the opportunity to meet 35 Nobel Laureates and 623 of their peers from 77 other countries. The forum will be held from June 30 to 5 July 2013.

9 years ago

Video of the Day: Magnetic Putty That Eats Anything in Its Path

9 years, 2 months ago

Video of the Day: Three Years of Sun in Three Minutes

9 years, 2 months ago

Video of the Day: Magnet and Copper

9 years, 2 months ago

Scientists Catch A Black Hole Munching On A Giant Planet

Scientists observing a distant galaxy catch a black hole in the middle of destroying a planet larger than Jupiter.

9 years, 2 months ago