Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Jan 25, 2013 02:41 PM EST

Folic Acid Supplements Cause Cancer? New Study Says Otherwise

Scientists have found that folic acid does not have an effect on the incidence of cancer.

Jan 25, 2013 02:02 PM EST

Pigeons Have GPS! Scientists Find Birds Sense Magnetic Field

Researchers have found a group of 53 cells within a pigeon's brain that respond to the direction and strength of the Earth's magnetic field.

Jan 25, 2013 01:14 PM EST

DARPA Arms Aircraft with Lasers; Star Wars Becomes a Reality

The Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA) is moving ahead with two new plans to make laser weapons a reality.

Jan 25, 2013 12:15 PM EST

Avastin Earns FDA Approval for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Treatment

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of Avastin for patients with colorectal cancer that has worsened.

Jan 25, 2013 11:26 AM EST

NASA Engineers Test Vintage Engine from Apollo 11 Rocket

It seems that vintage is in--even when it comes to rocket engines. The organization is now testing the F-6049, an engine that was supposed to help propel Apollo 11, in order to help design a heavy lift rocket for missions to the moon and beyond.

Jan 25, 2013 10:42 AM EST

New Norovirus Bug Lands in US from Australia, CDC Announce

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have reported that a new strain of the vomiting disease norovirus has reached the U.S. from Australia.

Jan 25, 2013 10:03 AM EST

Guyana and U.S. Team Up to Protect Jaguars

The forested nation of Guyana announced that they’re joining a regional pact to protect the elusive jaguar.

Jan 25, 2013 09:20 AM EST

Pulsar Puzzles Scientists; Star with a Multiple Personality Disorder

And you thought stars couldn’t have multiple personality disorders. Scientists have discovered a strange, spinning star that is spontaneously switching between emitting strong X-rays before emitting radio waves.

Jan 25, 2013 08:51 AM EST

Giant Squid Emerges from the Deep to Appear on Your Screen

This Sunday, the giant squid will leave the ocean and appear right in your living room. The Discovery Channel is airing its new show “Monster Squid: The Giant is Real” at 8 p.m. EST.

Jan 24, 2013 02:01 PM EST