Thomas Carannante : Science World Report

May 02, 2014 10:50 AM EDT

RoboGolfPro: The New Golf Robot Teacher Analyzes the Physics of Your Swing

Last week we saw President Obama interacting with Honda’s ASIMO soccer-playing robot. Another incredible and new piece of robotics is the RoboGolfPro – the golf swing coach of the future with various capabilities.

May 02, 2014 09:50 AM EDT

Five Diseases Cause Two-Thirds of All Deaths in U.S., CDC Reports

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are a combined five diseases, ailments, and accidents that cause a majority of the deaths (approximately 900,000 each year) in our country.

May 02, 2014 09:38 AM EDT

NASA Reveals the 'Z-Series' Spacesuit Platform for Future Mars Missions

NASA let you decide, and now the results are in. The space agency opened a public vote for the development of their latest "Z-series" spacesuit that will be used by astronauts during the first-ever mission to Mars, and the finally tally has been taken.

May 01, 2014 02:22 PM EDT

Elon Musk and SpaceX Win Support from Federal Court on Space Equipment from Russia

Only six days after SpaceX CEO and founder Elon Musk announced that he planned to file an official protest against the U.S. Air Force for monopolizing national security-related launches, a federal court responded to his claim.

May 01, 2014 01:56 PM EDT

Student’s Master’s Research Focuses on Developing an Environment for Autism Patients

Elizabeth Decker is graduating this month with a Master of Landscape Architecture degree from Kansas State University. Her master's research report focuses on incorporating those with autism into a more inclusive environment.

May 01, 2014 01:04 PM EDT

Lack of Vitamin D Might be Associated with a Higher Risk of Prostate Cancer

Vitamin D is essential in maintaining normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorous to help strengthen bones. A lack of its consumption could lead to serious illness later down the road, including different forms of cancer.

May 01, 2014 12:21 PM EDT

Fitness App Will Add New Feature to Track Physical Health and Food Intake

Over 50 million people use MyFitnessPal, a free app that allows you to log your meals daily to help track your caloric intake as well as the kinds of food you're eating. Now, the developers plan to add a feature that will revolutionize fitness apps.

Apr 30, 2014 08:28 PM EDT

Heavy Rain Storm in D.C. Area Strands Drivers: Boat Rescues Ordered

With flood warnings issued in areas throughout the northeast, many road closures and accidents are already underway in the Washington D.C. area. Boats were ordered to rescue stranded drivers and motorists today.

Apr 30, 2014 08:28 PM EDT

Alcohol Use and Smoking Among Adolescents Decreases with Coached Extracurricular Activities

For all of those high school guidance counselors out there – if you’re looking for a scientifically proven way to keep students out of trouble, a new Dartmouth University study could provide helpful answers.

Apr 30, 2014 08:28 PM EDT

Space Observers Measure the Length of Day for Exoplanet 63 Light Years from Earth

Earth spins at 1,000 miles per hour and comprises a 24-hour day. Jupiter spins at 29,000 miles per hour, the fastest in our solar system, and has only ten-hour days. Beta Pictoris b., a nearby exoplanet, spins even faster than Jupiter.

Apr 30, 2014 02:58 PM EDT

Stress is Contagious: Your Body Releases Hormones When you See a Stressed Person

The Max Planck Society is Germany's most successful research organization. They recently conducted a study that found stress is contagious based on trigger reactions from participants who observed others mired in stressful situations.

Apr 30, 2014 12:38 PM EDT

GOP Believes EPA Administrator Delayed Climate Ruling for Reasons Beyond Public Policy

The Obama Administration’s environmental agenda is gaining ground as it hopes to reach its goals for 2020. But Republicans believe that EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy delayed a climate rule to favor Democrats in the midterm elections.