Matt Hoffman

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Feb 29, 2016 01:09 PM EST

Should We Trust Robots In Emergencies? (WATCH)

A study from Georgia Tech examined whether or not we trust robots too much in dire situations.

Feb 26, 2016 11:27 AM EST

Being Overweight Linked To Having Poorer Memory

A study out of the UK has shown that young adults who are overweight have worse memory skills than those who are not.

Feb 24, 2016 11:06 AM EST

Remote Pacific Island Ruled By New Species Of Monitor Lizard

A new species of blue-tailed monitor lizard was discovered in Papua New Guinea, having taken the top spot in the food chain on the relatively remote island of Mussau.

Feb 23, 2016 01:03 PM EST

Space Imaging Technique May Help Discover Earth-Like Planets

A newly developed imaging technique from the Florida Institute of Technology may aid in the search for Earth-like planets and the "candle and lighthouse" problem.

Feb 22, 2016 12:31 PM EST

Study Confirms Human Activity Drives Global Warming

The European Commission Joint Research Center has confirmed thorugh analyzation that human activity has driven climate change in the form of global warming.

Feb 19, 2016 10:52 AM EST

3-D Protein 'Map' Gives Hope For Malaria Vaccine

The first 3-D 'map' of a critical protein that malaria parasites use to invade human red blood cells has been created.

Feb 19, 2016 10:16 AM EST

Stretchable Nano-Devices Could Make 'Smart' Contact Lenses Reality

Researchers at RMIT University and the University of Adelaide have joined forces to create a stretchable nano-scale device to manipulate light.

Feb 18, 2016 12:11 PM EST

Bat Flight Inspires Design For Micro Air Vehicles

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council has designed a breed of MAVs inspired by the unique flight mechanics of bats.

Feb 18, 2016 11:27 AM EST

Sensory Loss Affects 94 Percent Of Older Adults

The University of Chicago conducted a study that showed a staggering 94 percent of adults between 57 and 85 had at least one sensory deficit.

Feb 17, 2016 11:03 AM EST

Half The Planet To Be Short-Sighted By 2050

A new study has suggested that 5 billion people could be short-sighted by 2050, a sevenfold increase since 2000.

Feb 16, 2016 01:38 PM EST

'Water Bears' Frozen For 31 Years Revived, Reproduce Successfully (WATCH)

Scientists thawed and saw successful recovery from water bears after being frozen for 31 years.

Feb 11, 2016 01:01 PM EST

Three Scientists Discuss Discovery Of Gravitational Waves, Einstein's Theory Of Relativity (WATCH)

After announcing the discovery of gravitational waves, three major players on the LIGO team discussed the discovery with the Kavli Foundation of MIT.