September 6, 2019 China creates first cloned kitten: 'Meets the emotional needs of young generations' A company in China has created the first cloned cat in the country after the original cat died suddenly in January.
September 4, 2019 Scientists make new discovery using 19th-century physicist’s theories Scientists have discovered a previously unknown type of light wave using the theories of a 19th-century mathematician and physicist.
August 28, 2019 Tens of thousands of palm trees dying from bacterial disease An icon deep rooted in the landscape and heart’s of Florida’s community is in trouble. Florida’s official state trees are dying from a fatal disease. Scientists call it “lethal bronzing”, and it is turning tens of thousands of majestic palms into crisp, naked plants. It’s not just Florida that is being impacted. Researchers say the disease is also found in parts of Texas and throughout the Caribbean. There is also concern it will spread to Arizona and California. Scientists are currently working on developing a cure.
August 28, 2019 New gene-editing technology could help treat Huntington's disease, premature aging, study says A new genetic editing tool could give hope to people who suffer from Huntington’s disease and progeria, which causes premature aging, a new study says.
August 24, 2019 Missouri doctors find venomous brown recluse spider in woman's ear Doctors in Missouri reportedly pulled a dime-sized brown recluse spider out of a woman’s ear this week after she complained of pain.
August 22, 2019 Baseball's home run surge spurs scientists to look for answers This season has seen a surge in home runs, sparking complaints from a number of pitchers that the baseballs are juiced, an allegation that Major League Baseball denies. Scientists, however, are searching for the reasons behind the home run onslaught.
August 12, 2019 British explorer's historic Yangtze River trek included blizzards, wolves and a landslide British explorer Ash Dykes became the first person to complete a 4,000-mile trek along China's Yangtze River on Monday.
August 6, 2019 Remains of 19th-century ‘vampire' found It sounds like something straight out of a horror movie, but the remains of a 19th-century "vampire" have been found in Connecticut and properly identified.
August 5, 2019 South Florida, in effort to save tourism industry, may spend millions to remove seaweed invading beaches Beachgoers visiting South Florida beaches are being met by a very unpleasant visitor: piles and piles of slimy seaweed. Will they return if the beaches aren't cleaned up?
August 2, 2019 Japanese scientists plan to create human-mouse hybrids. Here's how. Some unusual embryos may soon be growing in Japan: those of human-mouse and human-rat hybrids, news sources are reporting.