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Mini drones are not yet appearing in our skies on a daily basis but they certainly are a rapidly growing trend.

Huge, powerful computer models are helping scientists predict the spread of a deadly virus, dengue fever.

The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is asking innovators to build models that predict the spread of chikungunya virus across the Americas, and take home $150,000.

Even though they won't be controlled by humanoid robots, the software that will run driverless cars raises many ethical challenges.

Ancient, extinct fractal creatures, a triple hit of cuteness and real-life terminators are just a few of our favorite awesome science images this week.

Since last week’s reading list was well received, we’re serving up another round of the most intriguing articles in science and technology this week. And if you see one that we missed, feel free to add them in the co...

The new discovery suggests better ways to deflect an incoming space rock --

A scientist at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has discovered a potentially new plant language, which allows them to share their genetic information with each other. The discovery is expected to h...

This week on Virtually Speaking Science, I chatted with astrophysicist Katie Freese, author of a new book, The Cosmic Cocktail: Three Parts Dark Matter. --

(Neural Regeneration Research) Optic nerve transection increased the expression of heat shock protein 72 in the lateral geniculate body, indicating that this protein is involved in the prevention of neuronal injury.

Step aside Olympians - the new sporting pursuit of choice may soon be professional gaming.

Vitamin B12 deficiency is a common problem. Supplements can treat a deficiency, but doctors recommended getting vitamin B12 from foods.

The USDA is changing the rules on imported puppies, preventing the exceptionally young and sick from having to endure what can be a deadly journey.