October 4, 2017 Nobel Prize awarded for sensational gravitational waves discovery BERLIN—As expected by many, the 2017 Nobel Prize for physics went to three scientists who helped detect gravitational waves, ripples in space-time predicted by Einstein.
October 4, 2017 Einstein proof: Nobel winners find ripples in the universe For decades astronomers tried to prove Albert Einstein right by doing what Einstein thought was impossible: detecting the faint ripples in the universe called gravitational waves. They failed repeatedly until two years ago when they finally spotted one. Then another. And another. And another.
September 27, 2017 ‘Charming’ heavy particle discovered at world’s largest atom smasher The world's largest atom smasher has revealed a new kind of particle, and so far, it leads a charmed existence.
September 27, 2017 Scientists find possible clue to ancient 'ghost species' of humans By studying saliva, researchers at the University of Buffalo have found clues to a possible ancient 'ghost species' of humans.
September 26, 2017 DNA breakthrough: Scientists repair genes in human embryos to prevent inherited diseases In a major scientific breakthrough, researchers have harnessed a gene-editing tool to correct a disease-causing gene mutation in human embryos, preventing the mutation from passing to future generations.
September 26, 2017 Students prepare to launch balloons to get bird's-eye view of solar eclipse For the first time advances in technology will make it possible for world-wide solar eclipse enthusiasts to watch live-streamed video of the celestial phenomenon – and they are doing it with balloons.
September 26, 2017 DNA discovery unravels the mystery of early Greek civilizations DNA research is shedding new light on the mysterious ancient Minoan civilization on the island of Crete and their counterparts on the Greek mainland, the Mycenaeans.
September 26, 2017 Dinosaurs beheaded: Vandals attack dino models at museum Stunned children discovered three beheaded model dinosaurs at Australia's National Dinosaur Museum.
September 26, 2017 Women's brains are more active than men's in 2 key areas In the latest "men are from Mars, women are from Venus" debate, neuroscience jumps into the fray.
September 26, 2017 Gene editing breakthrough could pave way for pig-to-human organ transplants Scientists have harnessed gene-editing technology to eliminate viruses in pigs that could be harmful to people, potentially laying the foundations for pig-to-human organ transplants.
