An autonomous flying robot has been devised by the researchers at Cornell University. What makes this flying robot unique is that is can function as smart as a bird when it comes to maneuvering around obstacles.
The spectacle of Mummy unwrapping in public, performed by both scientists and showmen, has led to a heightened interest and fascination about the growing science of Egyptology, according to a Missouri University of Science and Technology historian.
Honeybees are prone to a bacterial disease "foulbrood". It has been the scourge of beekeepers in the U.S. who have fought the infection, known to wipe out hives in a jiffy, with regular preventive applications of the antibiotic, oxytetracycline.Oxytetracycline is a compound that closely resembles t...
In research that could extend the range of future rescue and exploration robots, scientists have found that hopping robots could significantly reduce the amount of energy they use by adopting a unique two-part "stutter jump."
Atlantic tropical storms mostly tear through the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico, and lose energy as they pass over the U.S mainland. However, Hurricane Sandy crept along the Eastern Seaboard, where waters that were warmer than usual for this time of year and that kept the storm alive and kicking. ...
Eyes are exquisitely complicated organs. Eyes play the role of a camera that focuses on light and coverts it into an electrical signal that the brain translates into images. But in this, the key to vision is the light sensitive protein known as Opsins.
Is your child worried about going back to school? Are they being threatened, or are victims of any sort of violence? Bullying is nothing to take lightly. Obese, gay or just unique amongst the lot are the reasons for bullying.
The South Pacific Convergence Zone (SPCZ) is the main source of rainfall for South Pacific island nations. An alteration in this rainfall band would pose severe consequences for the vulnerable island nations already having to adapt to accelerating sea level rise. Yet, very little is known about how ...
An international team of researchers has shed light in the natural feeding behaviour of domestic dogs and demonstrated how they naturally seek a daily dietary intake that is high in fat.
The unmanned SpaceX capsule made its blazing re-entry into the Earth and splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after successfully completing its first contracted cargo delivery flight contracted by NASA to resupply the International Space Station.
High blood cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. It can lead to a build-up of plaque in the artery walls and narrowing of the arteries, causing a condition called atherosclerosis which can make it more difficult for blood to flow through the heart and body.
One of common cause of death from cancer in men over age 75 is prostate cancer. Rarely found in men younger than 40, this prostate cancer is less common in people who do not eat meat.
