Thomas Carannante : Science World Report

Jan 24, 2014 08:05 PM EST

Learn How to See This Brilliant Supernova Lighting Up the Cigar Galaxy

Stargazers may be able to see a spectacular view for the next few days--or maybe weeks. Astronomers have reported that an exploding star is lighting up the Cigar Galaxy.

Jan 24, 2014 03:53 PM EST

NASA to Launch Five Earth Science Missions in 2014

NASA plans to launch five Earth science missions in 2014, which marks the busiest launch program in more than a decade. The NASA Earth science researchers plan to use satellites and aircraft to find information regarding issues such as climate change, sea level, fresh water and extreme weather event...

Jan 24, 2014 03:17 PM EST

Childhood Amnesia: When Our Earliest Memories Fade Away

Our childhood memories begin to fade away by the time our seventh birthday rolls around, according to psychologists at Emory University. The loss of these memories is known as "childhood amnesia."

Jan 24, 2014 03:02 PM EST

Millions of Dollars of Additional Funding Go to National Institutes of Health and Imaging Research

Today, President Obama and Congress have signed an Omnibus Appropriations Bill into law, which contains additional funding for the National Institutes of Heath (NIH) and the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB). The funding will include an additional $1 billion for the...

Jan 24, 2014 01:01 PM EST

Climate Change Awareness Increases with Extreme Weather Conditions

Former Vice-President Al Gore firmly believes that the latest extreme weather events, such as Typhoon Haiyan and Hurricane Sandy, are an immediate cause for concern in the realm of climate change.

Jan 24, 2014 11:10 AM EST

Global Warming Will (Eventually) Worsen World Economic Conditions

It turns out that climate change is both real and man-made--and may cost the world quite a bit. According to the Copenhagen Consensus Center, "Climate change is real and man-made...After year 2070, global warming will become a net cost to the world, justifying cost-effective climate action."

Jan 24, 2014 10:22 AM EST

NASA Rover Opportunity Marks 10-Year Anniversary of Landing on Mars Today

On January 24, 2004, NASA's rover Opportunity landed on Mars and was expected to endure a three-month adventure. Well, that adventure has been prolonged a bit, because today is Opportunity's 10-year anniversary and it is still exploring Mars.

Jan 24, 2014 08:34 AM EST

Geothermal System is the World's First to Supply Heat Directly from Molten Magma

How ironic is it that Iceland is a leading researcher in the realm of geothermal resources? They've engineered the world's first geothermal system that supplies heat directly from molten magma.

Jan 23, 2014 08:29 PM EST

The Cherenkov Effect May Provide New Tools for Radiation Treatment

An advancement in the field of radiation oncology could help save the lives of more cancer patients. By pinpointing the tumor and minimizing the potential damage of healthy tissue, radiation treatment can be more effective than ever.