Articles by Jim Algar
Baidu doing voodoo on Google's backyard by poaching on ex-Google AI expert Andrew Ng
Baidu joins race to bring AI to Internet services. The "Google of China" woos Google AI researcher away.
Great white shark Katharine, tagged in Cape Cod, spotted in Florida
Conservation group follows tagged shark almost 4,000 miles from Massachusetts to Florida. Great white dubbed "Katharine" is heading toward The Bahamas.
Measles may help cure cancer? Yes, Stacy Erholtz can vouch for it
Dose of measles virus that could vaccinate millions given to one women, whose cancer goes into remission. Mayo Clinic says it's seeking "single-shot" cancer cure.
Sperm, semen defect may shorten life span of infertile men: Study
Men with two or more defects in semen or sperm that renders them infertile face increase risk of early death, study finds. Finding may apply to infertile women as well, researchers say.
Skeleton of 12,000-year-old girl sheds light on origin of Native Americans
Remains from Mexico supports theory of Americas being populated by migration over Asian-America land bridge. DNA of ancient teenage girl found to match modern Native Americans
California wildfire smoke can even be spotted from space (that's how bad it is!)
Satellite captures range, ferocity of Southern California wildfires. 30 homes said lost, thousands evacuated.
Tiny 'alien' catfish discovered in India is really ugly and scary
Small catfish with odd skull structure and an abundance of teeth puzzles animals scientists. They say they're unsure of its place in the fish family tree.
Spectacular meteor shower promised in May: Are you ready for the Camelopardalid?
Meteor shower predicted as Earth moves through two centuries' worth of comet dust. Shower could provide hundreds of meteors per hour.
Prosthetic arm-fitted injured sea turtle swims against all odds
After losing two fins to a fisherman's net, green sea turtle learns to swim with prosthetic limbs. Wings of a jet fighter were the inspiration for the fins' design.
Russian telecommunication satellite destroyed during failed launch attempt
Russian Proton-M rocket fails to achieve orbit in satellite launch. Communications satellite breaks up, falls to earth.
High blood pressure can give you more than 'salt tooth': It may kill you too
Study finds people with high blood pressure may have a tendency to prefer salty foods, increasing their risk of strokes and other health problems. "Salt-seeking" behavior noted in food study.
Climate change is a national security threat: Military reports ring alarm bells
Report: Climate change has gone from "threat multiplier" to "catalyst for conflict." U.S. government and U.S. military say they'll take findings to heart.
Pocari Sweat maker wants to be the first advertiser on the moon: Here's how
The maker of a Japanese sports drink wants to market its product from on high -- as high as the moon. A can of Pocari Sweat will be sent to the lunar surface, its maker says.
3D printed shark skin helps scientists understand why the predator of the deep is so fast
Secrets of shark skin and how it makes the predators swim fast was revealed in 3D printed artificial skin. Finding may someday lead to better swim suits and faster race cars.
Destructive storms migrating from tropics toward north and south poles, thanks to climate change
Study links human activity and climate change to changes in hurricane behavior. The peak intensity of such storms is moving toward the Earth's poles and may affect coastal areas not usually touched in the past.
Autistic adults at risk of suffering from multiple health problems: Study
Health issues of autistic children found to persist into adulthood, researchers say. Social isolation may be contributing factor.
Fast solar winds linked to increase in lightning strike rates on Earth
Solar winds slamming into earth's atmosphere linked to lightning and thunderstorms, study finds. Finding could help in weather forecasting.
Hi Granny! World's oldest wild orca spotted off BC coast is probably older than your granny
World's oldest killer whale, thought to be 103 years old, was spotted near British Columbia. Dubbed "Granny," the orca is a member of an endangered group.
Is Ohio losing fight against measles outbreak? Highest number of reported cases in 18 years
People returning from missionary work in the Philippines linked to outbreak of measles in Ohio. 68 cases have been confirmed so far.
Prostate cancer treatments may be harmful in some older patients with other health problems
Aggressive treatment of prostate cancer with surgery or radiation does not extend lives of older patients, study finds. Such treatment for older men call a "poor gamble."
Too early to conclude whether antidepressant drug Celexa may slow Alzheimer's disease
Researchers find unexpected side effect of common antidepressant that could suggest Alzheimer's treatment. However, they say, research should proceed cautiously.
Cancer fund-raiser Stephen Sutton, 19, dies after raising £3 million: Tributes pour in
Inspired by the courage of a 19-year-old cancer patient, $5 million pours into British cancer charity. Stephen Sutton succumbed to bowel cancer this week.
Take that! Russia threatens to shut down ISS in 2020 in retaliation for U.S. sanctions
Russian says it will not offer a way for U.S. astronauts to travel to the International Space Station past 2020. Announcement seen as response to U.S. sanctions over Ukraine crisis.
West Antarctica ice sheet collapse will trigger sharp rise in sea level, scientists warn
Complete melting of Antarctic ice sheet "appears unstoppable," scientist says. Sharp rise in sea levels could be seen by the end of this century.
Drugs that could help alcoholics fight their addiction are rarely prescribed: Study
Review finds two drugs that would be effective in helping people get off alcohol are not being prescribed. Study hopes to convince doctors to consider more use of the medications.
Childhood bullying has chronic health effect, warns study
Beyond emotional and psychological effects, bullying can create life-long physical health problems, researchers find. Health impacts can carry far into adulthood.
Resveratrol, found in wine and chocolates, not really beneficial to health. Really?
Long-term study of Italian wine drinkers finds no benefit to the antioxidant resveratrol they're consuming, researchers say. The compound, hailed by some as a health benefit, is also found in chocolate.
Saturn and the moon get up close and personal tonight: How and when to watch this celestial wonder
Sky watchers to have a chance to see the moon and Saturn approach each other in the sky Tuesday night through Wednesday dawn. Saturn is in its closest possible position to Earth.
Cosmos episode 10 'The Electric Boy' recap: Neil deGrasse Tyson talks Michael Faraday
"Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey" follows the discovery of electromagnetism. Our modern world wouldn't be what it is without it.
Watch this robot arm with lightning-fast reflexes: Can you do that? (Video)
Robotic arm can catch almost anything thrown at it, be it a ball, a bottle or a tennis racquet. And it does it lightning-fast.
