New Technology Helps Stranded Refugees in Greece
Stuck in a refugee camp on the Greek island of Chios with poor internet and little credit, Abrar Hassan, like many others, was unaware that the tech world had been
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Наукові новини. Наука – сфера діяльності людини, спрямована на отримання (вироблення і систематизацію у вигляді теорій, гіпотез, законів природи або суспільства тощо) нових знань про навколишній світ. Основою науки є збирання, оновлення, систематизація, критичний аналіз фактів, синтез нових знань або узагальнень, що описують досліджувані природні або суспільні явища та (або) дозволяють будувати причинно-наслідкові зв’язки між явищами і прогнозувати їхній перебіг
Program Breathes Calmer New Life into Angry Young Men
In Greek, “Pneuma” means breath and spirit. That’s the core philosophy of a program in Baltimore, Maryland, with the same name. Pneuma combines exercise, yoga and leadership training. Behind this
Read MoreEye Prosthesis Still the Best Artificial Eye Solution
Scientists say bionic eyes are not too far away, but, until they become widely available, many people around the world will have to continue living with prosthetic eyes. Still, highly
Read MoreNew Tropical Storms Forming in Active Hurricane Season
Hurricane season roared on Saturday as Jose threatened heavy surf along the U.S. East Coast, Tropical Storm Norma edged toward Mexico’s resort-studded Baja California Peninsula, and Tropical Storm Maria formed
Read MoreCassini Disintegrates in Saturn’s Atmosphere Ending 20 Year Journey
From tears and hugs to big smiles, the end Sept. 15 of a 20-year mission to Saturn for the spacecraft Cassini was emotional for scientists and engineers. Mission team members
Read MoreCassini Disintegrates in Saturn’s Atmosphere, Ending 20-year Journey
Tears, hugs and celebrations Friday marked the end of a 20-year mission to Saturn for the spacecraft Cassini. In mission control at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, Cassini
Read MoreSpace Business Booming at Florida’s Cape Canaveral
After the last space shuttle mission ended in July 2011, the activity at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, seemed to be waning. NASA’s next launch vehicle was
Read MoreSomalia Gets First Forensic Lab Dedicated to Rape Investigation
A new forensic lab launched in central Somalia could transform how the Puntland state government handles cases of rape and gender-based violence, and possibly create a model for the rest
Read MoreNASA’s Cassini Spacecraft Takes ‘Death Dive’ Into Saturn
After a 20-year mission, including two extensions, the Cassini spacecraft made its final “death dive” Friday into the planet Saturn. Scientists and engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory received confirmation
Read MoreMental Disorders, Poor Diets, Tobacco Make World Ill, Study Says
Heart disease and tobacco ranked with conflict and violence among the world’s biggest killers in 2016, while poor diets and mental disorders caused people the greatest ill health, a large
Read MoreResearch Points to Ecological Costs of ‘Unethical’ Chocolate
Your afternoon chocolate bar may be fueling climate change, destroying protected forests and threatening elephants, chimpanzees and hippos in West Africa, research suggests. Well-known brands, such as Mars and Nestle,
Read MoreSpaceX Bloopers Video: ‘How NOT to Land an Orbital Rocket’
SpaceX has put together a bloopers video showing “How NOT to land an orbital rocket booster.” Set to John Philip Sousa’s rousing march “The Liberty Bell,” the two-minute video posted
Read MoreStudy: Future of Oldest Tree Species in Peril
The bristlecone pine tree, famous for its wind-beaten, gnarly limbs and having the longest lifespan on Earth, is losing a race to the top of mountains throughout the Western United
Read MoreCassini on Course for Final Death Dive Into Saturn to Preserve the Possibility of Life
After a 20-year mission, including two extensions, the spacecraft Cassini is preparing to make a final death dive into the planet Saturn on Friday. Scientists and Engineers at NASA’s Jet
Read MorePerlan II Sets a New Altitude Record for Gliders
High above the mountains in southern Argentina, two pilots recently set a new altitude world record for gliders. They hope the ability of their plane to reach the edge of
Read MoreChina Plans Nationwide Ethanol Use by 2020
China plans to expand use of ethanol in gasoline nationwide by 2020 to curb smog and fossil fuel demand, the government said Wednesday, joining United States, Brazil and other nations
Read MoreStudy Prompts Call to Examine Flu Vaccine and Miscarriage
A puzzling study of U.S. pregnancies found that women who had miscarriages between 2010 and 2012 were more likely to have had back-to-back annual flu shots that included protection against
Read MoreMicrosoft, Disney Among Companies Calculating Carbon Footprints
Microsoft, Walt Disney Co. and General Motors are among hundreds of companies calculating how much they spend on carbon emissions to show investors they are concerned about global warming, a
Read MoreChild Heart Patients Treated for Rare Surgical Infection
At least a dozen children who had heart surgery at Children’s Hospital New Orleans between late May and July have infected incisions, apparently from contaminated equipment. The hospital’s chief medical
Read MoreA Successful Saturn Probe Ends its Mission
The end of this week will also see the end of a glorious decades-long space mission that thrilled space scientists, sending huge amounts of data about a distant alien world.
Read MoreNew Study Links Long NFL Career with Brain Injuries
The past few years have seen a drastic decline in the number of kids who play American football. One of the main reasons is the fear of brain injuries due
Read MoreScientists Say DNA Tests Show Viking Warrior Was Female
Scientists say DNA tests on a skeleton found in a lavish Viking warrior’s grave in Sweden show the remains are those of a woman in her 30s. While bone experts
Read MoreRobot Gives New Meaning to ‘Hand Made’ Sculptures
Beautiful art and façades adorn buildings in many cities. Some are carved by hand, while others are manufactured. Now, a smart robot is creating large-scale art to transform public places.
Read MoreWHO: Over 500 Dead as Congo Cholera Epidemic Spreads
More than 500 people have died so far in a cholera epidemic that is sweeping the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. Outbreaks of the water-borne
Read MoreWHO: Media Should Not Sensationalize Suicide
The World Health Organization reports about 800,000 people commit suicide every year. To mark this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10), WHO is stressing the important role the media
Read MoreQatar Farm Makes Compost Soil to Grow Crops
Agrico, an agricultural company in the Middle East country of Qatar, is creating fertile soil through composting. The reason: Most crops can’t be grown in the Qatari desert, but with
Read MoreLandfill Turned Park Proves Nature’s Resilience
Landfills are probably the oldest type of waste disposal – dumping trash in a midden or pit. But when a landfill is filled up, what can a community do with
Read MoreNew Genetic Discovery May Eventually End Premature Birth
Researchers have found genetic mutations that affect whether a woman is likely to have her baby early or carry it to full term. Even late preterm babies, those born between
Read MoreNew Genetic Discovery May Someday End Premature Birth
An international team of researchers has identified — for the first time — six genes that determine the length of pregnancy and whether a baby is born preterm. Preterm birth
Read MoreDC’s Bats Good for Environment but Threatened by Disease
Washington, D.C., is home to nine species of bats. They play a vital role in the ecosystem, but biologists are worried that some may have contracted a deadly disease called
Read MoreStudy: Treating Insomnia Eases Anxiety, Depression
Treating young people who suffer from insomnia by using online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) could reduce debilitating mental health problems such as anxiety and depression, scientists said Wednesday. In a
Read MorePlastic Found in Drinking Water on Five Continents
Tiny pieces of plastic have been found in drinking water on five continents – from Trump Tower in New York to a public tap on the shores of Lake Victoria
Read MoreUncovering Ancient Religious Sites
Like the film character Indiana Jones, Mark Fairchild is a professor at a university in Indiana. He travels to far off places in search of Biblical antiquities and doesn’t like
Read MoreBiblical Archeologist Searching Ancient Turkish Sites
Like the film character Indiana Jones, Mark Fairchild is a professor at a university in Indiana. He travels to far off places in search of Biblical antiquities and doesn’t like
Read MoreTreadmills Prove Link Between Movement and Health
Peripheral Artery disease is a painful condition caused when cholesterol and other fats build up and clog blood flow in the veins. One of the most effective treatments involves getting
Read MoreBoston Honors Man Who Inspired ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
The man who inspired the ice bucket challenge that has raised millions for ALS research is being honored at Boston City Hall. Mayor Martin Walsh is hosting a rally Tuesday
Read MoreEU Says 40 Countries Now Affected in Tainted Egg Scandal
A European Union official says 40 countries now have been affected by a Europe-wide contaminated egg scandal, including 24 EU members and 16 non-members. Vytenis Andriukaitis, the official in
Read MoreFewer Harvey Victims at Shelters Doesn’t End Housing Needs
One couple displaced by Harvey managed to get a hotel room, but got kicked out after one night for lacking state identification that was lost to the flooding. A man
Read MoreHouston Homeowners, Small-business Owners Feel Effects of Harvey
Much of Houston is cleaning up from the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey and the flooding that followed. The rebuilding is just beginning, and the financial impact is being felt
Read MoreGlobal Survey: Generosity Declines Worldwide, But Africa Saves Day
The world’s poorest continent continued to grow more generous according to a yearly index of charitable giving released on Tuesday, bucking the trend of otherwise declining signs of charity worldwide.
Read MoreNew Community Effort Helping to Feed the Hungry
Globally, around one-third of all food produced for human consumption is wasted or lost before it can reach consumers. The U.N. Food and Agricultural Organization says even if just one-fourth
Read MoreCreator of Food Sharing App Wants to Feed the World
Here’s a statistic for you to consider: the U.N. estimates that over 30 percent of the food that is produced every year never gets eaten. Now one enterprising Nigerian entrepreneur
Read MoreHarvey’s Floodwaters Mix a Foul Brew of Sewage, Chemicals
Harvey’s filthy floodwaters pose significant dangers to human safety and the environment even after water levels drop far enough that Southeast Texas residents no longer fear for their lives, according
Read MoreSan Diego County Declares Emergency to Fight Hepatitis Outbreak
Officials in San Diego County have declared a public health emergency because of the spread of the liver disease hepatitis A. Infections have killed 15 people and hospitalized nearly
Read MoreGoogle Glass App Helps Autistic Children Read Social Cues
The Autism Society estimates about 1 percent of the world’s population is on the autism spectrum. The disorder can affect a person’s ability to interact with others and respond to
Read MoreHouston Toxic Waste Sites Flooded, Yet EPA Not on Scene
Floodwaters have inundated at least five highly contaminated toxic waste sites near Houston, raising concerns that the pollution there might spread. The Associated Press visited the sites this past week,
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