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Apr 30, 2013 01:34 PM EDT

Can Antimatter 'Fall' Up? Scientists Explore Anti-Gravity Possibility

Up or down? Antimatter is matter's opposite, so wouldn't it make sense that if matter falls down then antimatter would "fall" up? Scientists have taken a new look at the possibility of antigravity.

Apr 30, 2013 12:52 PM EDT

Liquid Crystal Silicone May be Key to Self-Healing Materials

Silicone could be used in self-healing materials. Researchers have discovered that during its liquid crystal phase, it becomes stiffer after compression--just like a muscle.

Apr 30, 2013 11:44 AM EDT

Treasure Trove of Archaeology Unearthed: Family of Medieval Skeletons Beneath Scotland

Researchers have unearthed a veritable treasure trove of archaeology--a family of medieval skeletons buried beneath a parking lot in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Apr 30, 2013 10:57 AM EDT

Singing Humpback Whales Tracked by their Haunting Melodies

The haunting melodies that humpback whales sing echo through the ocean waters. Now, researchers are using these songs to track the massive cetaceans.

Apr 30, 2013 09:54 AM EDT

Space Rock Slams into ISS Solar Panels: Bullet-sized Hole Created

A small space rock slammed into one of the ISS's solar panels and created a bullet-sized hole.

Apr 30, 2013 09:12 AM EDT

Iridescent Cicada Wings Cleaned by Jumping Dew Drops (Video)

A swarm of cicadas are due to emerge all along the East Coast, waking from their 17-year slumber beneath the Earth's surface. Now, researchers have discovered exactly how cicadas keep their wings fresh and clean after they pop from the ground--jumping dew drops.

Apr 30, 2013 08:47 AM EDT

Nurses Prefer Robots over Humans: Rosie the Robot Provides Help with Caregiving

Rosie the Robot from the Jetsons might seem a bit farfetched, but it turns out roboticists are already creating her. Now, scientists are asking healthcare providers whether or not these robots would be a good idea.

Apr 30, 2013 08:06 AM EDT

Dinosaur Roots Discovered in Africa: Fossils Reveal Origins After Mass Extinction

Where are the roots of the dinosaur family tree? Researchers have discovered new fossils that may reveal a lineage of dinosaurs that appeared after a mass extinction event and preceded other dinosaurs in the fossil record.

Apr 29, 2013 03:05 PM EDT

Forecasting Volcanic Eruptions: Unusual Seismic Activity Discovered in Redoubt

We may be able to forecast volcanic eruptions a bit more easily. A new study has examined the sequence of seismic events that led up to the eruption of Redoubt and has discovered a little bit more about these explosive events.

Apr 29, 2013 01:53 PM EDT

Great Tits Can Handle Climate Change: Songbirds More Resilient Than Expected

Songbirds are more resilient than we thought. New research reveals that a bird called the great tit can handle climate change far better than expected.

Apr 29, 2013 12:52 PM EDT

Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo Blasted Off Today in First Rocket-Powered Flight

Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo rocket blasted off today as it took its first supersonic leap toward outer space.

Apr 29, 2013 11:49 AM EDT

Turtles are Not Primitive Reptiles: Genome Analysis Reveals Evolutionary Origin of Shells

Turtles are known for their hard shells, but how did they evolve this unique adaptation? A new study reveals that turtles are not the primitive reptiles we once thought they were; instead, they're part of a sister group of birds and crocodiles.