Hawaii Lava Flow Less Than 100 Yards From Homes In Pahoa Village
The flow, which began at Mount Kilauea in June, threatens to take out dozens of homes on the Big Island.
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Ancient Viruses Lurk In Frozen Caribou Poo
A 700-year-old caribou dropping from northern Canada holds surprisingly well-preserved viruses. There's no evidence the viruses are dangerous, but they are scientifically interesting.
Curiosity: It Helps Us Learn, But Why?
New research suggests that curiosity triggers chemical changes in the brain that help us better understand and retain information.
Sandwich (Replacement) Monday: Soylent
For this week's Sandwich Monday, we try Soylent, a meal-replacement substance. It's the thing to eat if you hate eating.
Why California's Drought-Stressed Fruit May Be Better For You
Is California's severe drought hurting the nutrient content of fruit? No, preliminary data on pomegranates suggest. The fruit may be smaller, but packed with more antioxidants, tests show.
From Brain To Computer: Helping 'Locked-In' Patient Get His Thoughts Out
"When I first saw him he had a little bit of eye movement and that was really the only way he could communicate," says Eric Sellers, who helped a patient use a brain-computer interface to communicate.
'Freakish' Sunspot Wows Astronomers
AR 2192, the largest sunspot seen since the beginning of the current 11-year cycle that started in 2008, is producing strong solar flares.
VIDEO: Talking While Female
For starters: Your voice is too squeaky, too loud; it lacks authority, is grating or obnoxious or unprofessional. Why is talking while female such an offense?
Fear Of Blowing Big Calls May Affect How Umpires Do Their Jobs
New research suggests umpires are hesitant to make calls that change the course of the game, especially in games with high stakes.
'Near-Space Dive' Sets New Skydive Record, 25 Miles Above Earth
Google's Alan Eustace fell from an altitude of more than 135,000 feet, plummeting for some 15 minutes. The jump broke the record of 127,852 feet that Felix Baumgartner set in 2012.