Thomas Carannante : Science World Report

Feb 27, 2014 01:21 PM EST

Google Glass Technology Could Prevent Public Health Threats

Despite the possibility of Google Glass turning the human population into a bunch of walking computers, a new study published in the journal ACS Nano has found that the new technology could be beneficial for worldwide health.

Feb 27, 2014 01:16 PM EST

Watch NASA and Japan Aerospace Agency Launch Satellite Global Precipitation Measurement

NASA has teamed up with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and the two space programs will launch the Global Precipitation Measurement mission today at 1:37 p.m. EST.

Feb 27, 2014 11:35 AM EST

20 Percent of Hospitals Don't Have Proper Sanitation, Says Columbia University Study

A previous study conducted by Columbia University revealed that many hospitals in the United States do not abide by proper sanitation protocol. The World Health Organization and Columbia have recently conducted a study that further supports the previous one.

Feb 27, 2014 10:38 AM EST

Wildlife Center in Peru Has Largest Biodiversity Among Reptiles and Amphibians

If you’re a wildlife buff and have yet to visit Peru’s Manu National Park, then you’re missing out on the world’s most diverse and protected area for reptiles and amphibians on the planet.

Feb 26, 2014 09:13 PM EST

Fitness Tracker Bands Help Monitor Health, But Which Ones Are Worth It?

Fitness tracker bands are an excellent advancement in both the science and health worlds. The superior technology enables the everyday individual to monitor all aspects of his/her health, but it’s important to know where your money is going.

Feb 26, 2014 04:28 PM EST

EPA Sinks $5 Million to Combat Invasive Species in Great Lakes Region

Last week reports surfaced about the overwhelming presence of Asian Carp fish in the Mississippi River as they made their way toward the Great Lakes basin. Today the EPA has signed off on 11 programs to combat such invasive species in the region.

Feb 26, 2014 03:05 PM EST

NASA Nearly Doubles Discovery of Known Planets Without Kepler Active Space Telescope

The Kepler Space Telescope has been inactive since May of 2013, but the probe’s data has led astronomer’s to discover 715 new planets, NASA Ames Research Center reported today.

Feb 26, 2014 02:09 PM EST

Episodic Memory: Brain Functions and Processes Revealed

Have you ever shared an experience with someone, only to have each of you recall it differently? This occurrence is a result of episodic memory, which is a person’s unique memory of a specific event.

Feb 26, 2014 12:47 PM EST

Wildlife Officials: Florida Facing Invasive Reptile Species Takeover

The Tegu lizard is a native species of Argentina and is primarily found throughout South America. The four-foot reptile has been spotted in large numbers across Florida, which means that it's now been classified as invasive.

Feb 26, 2014 11:49 AM EST

NASA Helps Agriculture Community During Current California Drought

We’ve spoken in great deal about those astronauts up in the International Space Station. But aside from their contributions to the space program, have we really elaborated on their contributions to the world?

Feb 26, 2014 10:23 AM EST

Medical Experts Urge FDA to Revoke New Prescription Painkiller Drug

Prescription opioids have already been a salient issue in the medical world. Patients have misused the drugs for anxiety issues and recreational use. The FDA recently approved a new opioid analgesic, and many heath care, consumer and addiction drugs are concerned.

Feb 25, 2014 08:51 PM EST

Vegetarian Diets Can Help Decrease Blood Pressure Levels

Today, a published article mentioned the prevalence of heart disease and the detrimental effects it has on both men and women in the United States. It stated that scientists are still tirelessly searching for answers, and yet another has been found.