Blunt-headed vine snakes with extremely thin bodies have recently been discovered in the Chocoan forests of Northwestern Ecuador.
Vast comet belts have been noticed surrounding two nearby star planetary systems.These belts were observed using European Space Agency's Herschel Space Observatory.
Three new collembolan species have been discovered in the Maestrazgo caves in Teruel, Spain. This discovery was made by a team of scientists from the University of Navarra and the Catalan Association of Biospeleology.
One of the least understood regions of the cerebral cortex is the orbitofrontal cortex that is involved in serious human functions. It is responsible for decisions made on the spur of the moment, but not those made based on prior experience or habit, according to a new basic science study from subs...
Researchers have found an answer to the big question-how life began at the molecular level.
The number of Facebook friends is indicative of your popularity or just another source of 'stress'? A team from the University of Edinburgh's Business School has found that the greatest amount of stress comes from users trying not to offend their online contacts. In particular, adding employers or ...
A new concept for a reliable nuclear reactor that could be used on spaceflights has been demonstrated by researchers including engineers from Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Scientists have discovered a new method of predicting a glacier's history of melting that can be extended way past the instrumental record. The new method involves carefully analyzing stems of the shrubs. Doing so can also provide an insight into how they're set to alter in the future.
Lizards are generally considered a harmless species that emerged millions of years ago from water and evolved to be a part of cold-blooded reptiles.
Mathematics is one of the most difficult and challenging subject as not everyone can understand math easily. This is one subject you can't afford to skip.
A joint study states that drained wetlands contribute the same amount of greenhouse gas emission as the Swedish industry.
The food consumed by whales and dolphins is what decides their survival. High-energy prey make for high-energy predators in the marine world. The quality of diet plays a crucial role in conservation.
