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Science Archive

Archives for May 2014

Space
This capsule could be the future of space travelThis capsule could be the future of space travel
Space

SpaceX hopes to start using the newly debuted spacecraft to ferry astronauts to the International Space Station in 2017

By Joseph Stromberg
Space
How to see tonight’s big meteor showerHow to see tonight’s big meteor shower
Space

If you live in North America, between 2 and 4 am EDT Friday night you can watch meteors streak through the sky.

By Joseph Stromberg
Space
Curiosity may have carried bacteria to MarsCuriosity may have carried bacteria to Mars
Space

New research shows that the bacteria present on Curiosity when it launched could have survived the harsh conditions of space.

By Joseph Stromberg
Neuroscience
Football is worse for players’ brains than thoughtFootball is worse for players’ brains than thought
Neuroscience

On the heels of the NFL draft, new research shows than even college football players brains’ show changes after just a few years on the field.

By Joseph Stromberg
Neuroscience
Four ethical dilemmas raised by brain scienceFour ethical dilemmas raised by brain science
Neuroscience

Neuroscience has amazing brain-reading and brain-modifying tools. But with this great power comes great responsibility.

By Susannah Locke
Space
Russia just evicted NASA from the Space StationRussia just evicted NASA from the Space Station
Space

Starting in 2020, US astronauts will no longer be able to hitch a ride to space.

By Joseph Stromberg
Neuroscience
Scientists find switch for controlling your dreamsScientists find switch for controlling your dreams
Neuroscience

Using gentle electrical stimulation on the scalp, researchers made subjects aware that they were dreaming — within their dreams.

By Susannah Locke
Neuroscience
Why you can’t remember being a babyWhy you can’t remember being a baby
Neuroscience

Researchers have found a biological mechanism for why infants don’t retain memories as well as adults do.

By Susannah Locke