News & Features Archive

• December 03 2008

  Scientists Invent Completely Waterproof Material

  There's nothing worse than the sensation of soaking wet clothes on your body when you get caught outside in a heavy rainstorm. But thanks to a new development in fabric from scientists at the University of Zurich, wet clothing may soon be a matter of the past. Read More

• December 02 2008

  Australia Gets a Smiley Face Sky

  On Monday, a rare alignment of the planets created a vision similar to a smiley face, consisting of Venus and Jupiter as eyes, above a cresent moon in the shape of a smiling mouth. Read More

• November 18 2008

  New Drug Could Turn White Hair Back to Natural Color

  Sick of wasting thousands of hours and dollars on salon treatments to cover up those white roots? Soon, you may be in luck: scientists have created a new drug that can trigger the production of new pigmentation, which may allow hair to return to its former natural shade. Read More

• November 16 2008

  Walking Can Curb Chocolate Cravings

  When you feel yourself craving a chocolatey snack every time you pass your favorite bakery, there’s a simple way to curb your urges: Just keep on walking. Read More

• November 11 2008

  Tequila Can Be Turned into Diamonds

  Everyone knows that a good splash of tequila is the crowning jewel in a first-class margarita. But it turns out, the intoxicating drink could create actual jewels, too. Diamonds, to be exact. Read More

• October 20 2008

  Electronic Devices Could Be Powered by Sugar

  Sugar has powered children’s hyperactive lives for centuries—but did you know it may now be able to power your MP3 player, too? Read More

• October 16 2008

  Gecko-Inspired Glue Is Stickiest in History

  A new type of superglue inspired by the gecko lizard's unusual feet could be the stickiest substance yet. Read More

• October 09 2008

  Cave Paintings Took Thousands of Years to Complete

  Archaeologists' new dating techniques reveal a shocking fact about cave paintings: many of the paintings were done over a period of 20,000 years or so. Read More

• October 07 2008

  Electric Charge Can Increase Fuel Efficiency

  Researchers at Temple University have found a way to increase a car’s mileage by 5 to as much as 20 percent – a fuel savings of more than 300 million gasoline barrels and 150 million diesel barrels each year. Read More

• September 28 2008

  A Great Handshake Can Get You a Job

  According to a new study, a job applicant's handshake can be a deal-maker -- or a deal-breaker. Read More

• September 25 2008

  Rubber Ducks Used for Global Warming Research

  A rubber duck may have been your favorite bathtime toy as a kid -- but these little yellow birds have taken on a new role in protecting the environment, thanks to NASA scientists working in Greenland, who are using 90 rubber ducks to track the movement of water in Greenland's Jakobshavn Glacier. Read More

• September 25 2008

  New Self-Healing Paint Gets Rid of Scratches

  Paint scratches may be no more, thanks to a high-tech self-healing paint developed in Japan by the car manufacturer Nissan. Read More

• September 08 2008

  Beluga Whale Learns to Talk

  Most of us know that dolphins speak their own language - and now it looks like they’re not the only deep-sea creatures capable of a chat: a beluga whale has been taught to talk. Read More

• September 07 2008

  Music Taste Can Predict Personality

  In a new study, a researcher found that the type of music you listen to is a great indicator of your personality. Read More

• August 31 2008

  Cattle Can Tell Directions

  If you ever want to know which way is north or south, and you can’t seem to find your compass, there’s a simple solution: Just ask a cow for directions. Read More

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