Topics : Science World Report

May 19, 2014 01:04 PM EDT

Your Child's High School GPA Can Affect Their Future Income

Although many don't take high school as seriously as higher education, researchers from the University of Miami found that one's high school grade point average is a strong indicator of future earnings.

May 19, 2014 10:45 AM EDT

Rubik's Cube Celebrates its 40th Birthday: Can you Complete this 'Puzzle'? (Video)

Did you know this rainbow-colored cube was initially created to help explain three-dimensional geometry?

May 15, 2014 06:41 PM EDT

How is the United States Doing in Science? The Latest Data Tool Proves Useful

The National Science Foundation (NSF) released their newest data on Thursday regarding trends in education, science, and research in each of the country’s 50 states. A division of the NSF used their state data tool that will gather telling results.

May 08, 2014 10:37 PM EDT

Near Death Experiences: Does the Brain Create Consciousness?

Does consciousness exist outside the brain, pointing to a more observable world than meets the eye? Or are near death and out-of-body experiences simply signs of oxygen deprivation, showcasing a plausible occurrence easily explained by science?

May 07, 2014 09:43 AM EDT

The Phenomenon of 'Face Pareidolia': Seeing Religious Imagery in Food Perfectly Normal

Whether it's a piece of toast or a breakfast taco, people around the world have "miraculously" spotted Jesus and other religious figures on their food. However, a recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Toronto shows that this happening is not too uncommon. In fact, it's otherwi...

May 06, 2014 01:06 AM EDT

Dramatic Increase of Children Suffering from Diabetes

Statistics show that the rate of children suffering from type 1 and 2 diabetes has dramatically increased in the last eight years.

Apr 30, 2014 10:59 AM EDT

British Actor Bob Hoskins Dies at 71

British actor Bob Hoskins died Tuesday. He was 71.

Apr 30, 2014 11:43 AM EDT

Wrongful Convictions: Estimated 4 Percent of U.S. Death-Row Prisoners Innocent

Statistics show that over 30 states in the U.S. still uphold laws in favor of capital punishment.

Apr 23, 2014 03:47 PM EDT

Microbes and Money: A New Meaning to the Phrase 'Filthy Rich'

For most, the simple thought of being "filthy rich" makes us quiver in ecstasy--shopping sprees, paying off debts, etc. However, this typically positive phrase also has a negative side. According to a recent study, researchers at New York University's Dirty Money Project found that captalism's belov...

Apr 10, 2014 11:51 AM EDT

Ancient Texts of 'Jesus's Wife' Deemed Authentic

A text dubbed the "Gospel of Jesus's Wife" has been accused of forgery. However, a recent analysis suggests that writings from the ancient scrap of papyrus are authentic.

Apr 08, 2014 05:53 PM EDT

SwissTech Convention Center, World's Most Modern, a New Luxury Home for Global Scientific Collaborations

The SwissTech Convention Center is one of the most modern and best equipped conference centers in the world.

Apr 03, 2014 03:52 PM EDT

Sports Coaches and Anger: The Psychology Behind Inability to Control Emotions

You've probably seen your favorite football coach incessantly screaming on the sidelines for seemingly no apparent reason. His actions are most likely relative to his passion, but new research suggests that underlying psychological issues could play a role as well.