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Oct 31, 2013 02:46 PM EDT

Eliminating Unexplained Traffic Jams

If integrated into adaptive cruise-control systems, a new algorithm could mitigate the type of freeway backup that seems to occur for no reason.

Oct 31, 2013 10:27 AM EDT

Scientists Create World's Most Powerful Terahertz Quantum Cascade Laser

Terahertz radiation sources are becoming more and more important in the technological world. They can be used for diagnostic imaging, analyzing unknown substances and ultrafast communication. Now, scientists have set a new world record by creating the most powerful terahertz quantum cascade laser ye...

Oct 31, 2013 10:09 AM EDT

Online Forums can Help or Hurt Depressed Youth

A recent study shows that spending too much time on the internet could cause depression in some individuals and even suicidal thoughts.

Oct 31, 2013 11:13 AM EDT

Facebook Can Predict Your Break Up

Facebook knows you are going to break up before you do

Oct 31, 2013 08:02 AM EDT

World’s Largest Dinosaur Digitally Reconstructed By Experts [VIDEO]

One of theOne of the world's largest dinosaurs to ever roam on Earth is now taking its first steps in over 94 million years. world's largest dinosaurs that roamed on Earth is now taking its first steps in over 94 million years.

Oct 30, 2013 09:10 PM EDT

Texting may Create Miscommunications in Relationships

A recent study shows that the amount of time you spend on the phone texting your significant other can often cause serious miscommunications that may later cause relationship problems.

Oct 30, 2013 10:55 AM EDT

Meet Gimball, the Crash-Happy Flying Robot that Collides with Trees

Meet Gimball, the crash-happy flying robot that's allowing researchers to learn a little bit more about how to design machines that can withstand impact. Careening into tree trunks as it flies through the forest, Gimball can still stay on course despite numerous collisions.

Oct 30, 2013 08:29 AM EDT

Mini Space Shuttle ‘Dream Chaser’ Sustains Damage on Landing in First Test Flight [VIDEO]

The first test flight of a mini space shuttle, privately owned space vehicle developed in collaboration with NASA to carry astronauts to the space station, had a rough landing and skid off the runway due to technical glitch.

Oct 29, 2013 01:27 PM EDT

Increased Number of Children, Teens Wounded by Household Firearms

A recent study reveals that the number of children and teens in the United States becoming victims of gun violence has risen.

Oct 28, 2013 10:51 PM EDT

Clean Energy Least Costly to Power America's Electricity Needs

It's less costly to get electricity from wind turbines and solar panels than coal-fired power plants when climate change costs and other health impacts are factored in, according to a new study

Oct 28, 2013 05:29 PM EDT

Human Brain Project: Neuroscientists Count on Technology Evolution

The Human Brain Project (HBP) – a bold international venture to build a working computer model of the human brain by 2023 – was launched in Lausanne this month amid much pomp. What has to be done in order for the ambitious goals to be met?