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Measles, More Contagious Than HIV, Continues Spreading Across The US
Measles, a disease that was considered eradicated in the United States nearly 20 years ago, has made a return, and could spread even further if nothing is done to slow down the current rate of infection. -
Scientists Reveal First Image Ever Made Of A Black Hole, Thanks To MIT
Ground zero for the project was at MIT’s Haystack observatory. -
Facebook Promises To Stop Asking You To Wish Happy Birthday To Your Friend Who Died
The social media company said new artificial intelligence will figure out who has died, and make sure their profile doesn't appear in "painful ways." -
BU Study Could Mean Help For Memory Loss
New research out of Boston University has found that small shocks to the brain can improve memory. -
Global Warming Is Shrinking Glaciers Faster Than Thought
Earth's glaciers are melting much faster than scientists thought. -
Scientists Test Whether Brain Stimulation Could Help Sharpen Aging Memory
Memory faltering as you age? Parts of your brain that used to work in-sync may be out-of-step. A study shows that a precise jolt of electricity can bring these parts back together, boosting memory. -
Big Cities, Bright Lights And Up To 1 Billion Bird Collisions
When birds migrate, they can become attracted to and disoriented by artificial lights. The result: they end up colliding with skyscrapers and other buildings. -
Boston Doctors Urge Patients To Re-Test For Penicillin Allergy
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital have found that of people who believe they are allergic to penicillin, very few actually are. -
Smoking Pot Vs. Tobacco: What Science Says About Lighting Up
"We're trying to stop people from smoking all kinds of things. Why do you want to legalize marijuana?" -
Why Humans May Not Be As Special As We Think
How similar are we to other animals, and what sets us apart?
