Thomas Carannante : Science World Report

Apr 18, 2014 11:23 AM EDT

NASA Lunar Mission Ends After Planned Spacecraft Crash into the Moon

Early Friday morning between approximately 12:30 a.m. and 1:22 a.m. EST, the LADEE spacecraft, as planned, crashed into the moon at 3,600 miles per hour, officially ending the six-month mission.

Apr 18, 2014 10:26 AM EDT

Peru Ubinas Volcano Eruption in South America Forces Evacuation of Thousands

Peru's active Ubinas volcano erupted a massive cloud of ash on April 15, and now the falling embers have caused an evacuation of the nearby village of Querapi as the Peruvian government declared a state of emergency.

Apr 17, 2014 07:36 PM EDT

Blood Flow and Muscle Soreness Improve with Massage Therapy

Muscle tightness can cause soreness, stress, and poor blood flow throughout the body. It's important to take care of these tissues, especially after athletic activity, and massage therapy proves to be effective in doing so.

Apr 17, 2014 07:35 PM EDT

State of Missouri Plans to Ban Sale of E-Cigarettes to Teens, Report Says

The Associated Press reported on Thursday that Missouri lawmakers passed legislation aimed at preventing youths under the age of 18 from purchasing electronic cigarettes in hopes of regulating the use of nicotine products.

Apr 17, 2014 03:54 PM EDT

NASA Kepler Space Telescope Discovers Earth-Like Planet

The $600 million Kepler spacecraft, launched on March 6, 2009, is armed with a 0.95-meter aperture and a 105 square degree telescope with a goal to detect and confirm planets in or near the circumstellar habitable zone.

Apr 17, 2014 03:25 PM EDT

The Future of Scientific Development According to Americans: From Space Travel to Robots

We know the current discourse of science and technology, but do we ever care what the everyday people think about it? The Pew Research Center does. Their latest study asked Americans about future scientific and technological developments.

Apr 17, 2014 01:35 PM EDT

New Marijuana Vending Machines in Colorado Serve Medical Patients

What used to dispense snacks, drinks, and candy will now also provide marijuana. The Tranzbyte Corporation's "ZaZZZ" machine was showcased at a Montana Smokehouse event in Avon, Colorado and may soon be installed at a dispensary.

Apr 17, 2014 11:44 AM EDT

Free Prescription Drug Samples are Costing Patients: Medical Groups Wary

Perhaps the saying “there’s no such thing as a free lunch” is true. New research has found that free prescription drug samples encourage doctors to prescribe more expensive and less effective medicines, costing patients more money.

Apr 17, 2014 10:40 AM EDT

Ebola Virus Outbreak Update: West Africa Deaths Mount as New Strain is Discovered

Despite the slowdown of the Ebola virus outbreak along with as many as eight recoveries, the death toll has risen to 122 in Guinea, which is up from 101 from last week.

Apr 17, 2014 08:38 AM EDT

Type 2 Diabetes Complications Witness Steep Decline Over the Last 20 Years

What begins as someone being overweight eventually progresses to obesity, then type 2 diabetes, and finally heart disease. This is not the absolute state of events, but it’s very common, and medical experts have been working to eliminate the progression.

Apr 16, 2014 07:43 PM EDT

Men's Beards and Women's Interests: Hipster Facial Hair Going Out of Style Soon

The contemporary hipster subculture, oddly enough, has gained notice through their beard fashions (and facial hair transplants to perfect their beards). But if we’ve learned anything from history, this beard trend is likely to pass, and then repeat.

Apr 16, 2014 07:38 PM EDT

French Laboratory Loses Over 2,000 SARS Virus Vials

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) was first identified in 2003 when an outbreak occurred in China and spread to four continents, killing nearly 800 people. The Pasteur Institute in Paris reported they lost over 2,000 SARS vials last week.