Fathers-to-Be May Have Hormonal Changes Too
By Shereen Lehman Men waiting to become fathers for the first time experienced hormonal changes before their babies were born, and levels of some hormones appeared linked to those of the men’s wives, according to a new study.
Shape Science: Play-Doh Math
A volume-based venture from Science Buddies
AirAsia Jet Tail Found Underwater, Black Box May Be Close
JAKARTA/PANGKALAN BUN, Indonesia, Jan 7 (Reuters) - The tail of a crashed AirAsia jet has been found upturned on the sea bed about 30 km (20 miles) from the plane's last known location, Indonesia's search and rescue agency said on Wednesday, indicating the crucial black box recorders may be nearby.
Untested Ebola Drugs Begin Trials in West Africa
Medical charities say they have started trials of untested drug treatments on Ebola patients in Liberia and Guinea for the first time in an effort to control an epidemic that has killed more than 8,000 people in the region.
Human Eye Sometimes Sees the Unseeable
Under certain conditions people can catch a glimpse of usually invisible infrared light. Karen Hopkin reports
Sun Shines on Union Between Solar Power and Electric Grid in Pakistan
By Aamir Saeed ISLAMABAD (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Amid a worsening energy crisis, Pakistan has approved the use of grid-connected solar energy, rooftop solar installations and mortgage financing for home solar panels to boost uptake of clean energy in the country.
Australia Battles to Contain Worst Wildfires in 30 Years
(Reuters) - Hundreds of firefighters were battling on Tuesday to contain Australia's worst wildfires in 30 years which have already swept across more than 12,000 hectares outside the southern city of Adelaide and destroyed at least 26 homes.
Eating Whole Grains May Be Linked to Living Longer
By Kathryn Doyle (Reuters Health) – - People who eat more whole grains live longer and are less likely to die of heart disease, according to an analysis of two large studies.
Soupy Science: Investigate How Dried Beans Absorb Water
A tasty New Year's task from Science Buddies
Where are All the Female Geniuses?
Women tend to choose work-life balance rather than the pursuit of eminence—although the choice is not entirely freely made
Different Research Papers Score Big with Scientists and the Public
Twitter, mainstream media and academic blogs focus on surprisingly different scientific subjects
Book Review: Brain Drain
Books and recommendations from Scientific American MIND