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Inspiring Discoveries
Bone-Munching Zombie Worms Found in Whale Fossil
October 31, 2011, 3:44 pmCanals made by worms from the genus Osedax have been found in a 3-million-year old whale bone from the Mediterranean sea off Italy.
Science in Quotes: The Purpose of Research
October 30, 2011, 8:19 am
It must be for truth’s sake, and not for the sake of its usefulness to humanity, that the scientific man studies nature.
How Reindeer Cool Down Their Red Noses
October 27, 2011, 7:28 am
Every Christmas, children imagine nine reindeer laboring hard to pull Santa’s heavily loaded sleigh, their dense coats perfect for keeping them warm on the coldest of nights.
Friendship Helps to Reduce Childhood Stress
October 26, 2011, 6:55 pm
Fourth graders have lower stress levels when experiencing peer exclusion if they have good friends, according to new research from the Netherlands.
Stretchy ‘Super Skin’ Can Feel Pressure
October 26, 2011, 2:54 pm
Android-like robots with supple touch-sensitive skin are a possibility thanks to new research from Stanford University with the ultimate goal of restoring functionality to [...]
Teen Obesity Associated With Lack of Sleep
October 24, 2011, 9:06 am
Adolescents who sleep less than eight hours per night may be more likely to put on weight, according to a new study by researchers in Texas.
Potential Einsteins Celebrate World Mole Day
October 23, 2011, 8:59 am
From 6:02 a.m to 6:02 p.m. on Oct. 23 people the world over will commemorate Avogadro’s Number, or simply a “mole” if you prefer.
Science in Quotes: Being Objective and Uninfluenced by Preconceptions
October 23, 2011, 8:46 am
A man should look for what is.
First National Archaeology Day Celebrates American History
October 22, 2011, 10:20 am
The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) invites everyone to “Indulge your inner Indiana Jones” on Oct. 22.
World's Smallest Periodic Table Engraved Onto a Human Hair
October 21, 2011, 9:14 am
The world’s smallest version of a periodic table is seen being carved onto a strand of Dr. Martyn Poliakoff’s hair, Professor of Chemistry at the UK’s University of Nottingham.
Selected Topics from The Epoch Times
