Articles by Robin Burks
Human 'Heart-On-A-Chip' Could Speed Up Drug Testing
Scientists at the University of California Berkeley have developed a 3-D human heart on a chip for future use as a faster and more cost-effective way of testing cardiovascular drugs.
Fan-Made 'Age Of Ultron' Trailer Puts Events In Chronological Order
One YouTube fan of upcoming Marvel film 'The Avengers: Age Of Ultron' has taken all the clips and trailers so far and re-arranged them in what may be the film's chronological order.
These 5 Anime Series On Netflix Are Perfect For New Fans
Whether you're a newcomer to anime or looking to get caught up, these five anime series now streaming on Netflix are sure to get you hooked and keep you watching.
Different Parts Of The Brain Work Better At Different Ages
After poring over older research and using an extensive online test, a group of researchers recently discovered that certain parts of the human brain function better at certain ages.
Theory Explains Dark Matter By Finding A Link Between Quantum Mechanics And General Relativity
A new theory developed by Lic. Stuart Marongwe of the McConnell College in Botswana takes a quantum theory approach to general relativity and explains the existence of both dark matter and dark energy.
Hubble Sees Four Images of Supernova For The First Time
Surprising scientists, the Hubble Space Telescope recently captured four images of a supernova thanks to gravitational lensing. This is the first time the telescope has captured multiple images of such a celestial body.
Plankton Stuck In Mud On Ocean Floor Reveals Ancient Ocean Temperatures
Researchers recently discovered that fossilized plankton stuck in mud on the ocean floor, along with correlating computer simulations, could provide clues on details of the ocean's ancient historical temperatures.
California Hospital Prepares For Rare Six-Way Kidney Transplant
A hospital in San Francisco is preparing to perform a six-way kidney transplant involving 12 donors and 12 kidney recipients. This could be the largest transplant chain on the West Coast.
It's Thor Vs. Wolverine In Jimmy Fallon's Game Of Musical Beers
On last night's 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,' Chris Hemsworth (Thor) took on Hugh Jackman (Wolverine) in a battle to the death during a hilarious game of Musical Beers.
5 Must-See TV Shows With Female Leads That You Can Stream Right Now
In honor of Women's History month, we've put together a list of our five favorite female characters on recent TV shows, all of whom you can watch now on Amazon, Hulu or Netflix.
Scientists Gain New Understanding About Methane-Producing Microbes in Arctic Permafrost
Research of microbes present in Arctic permafrost recently unveiled entirely new species of methane-producing microbes, but also gave scientists new insight into how these microbes live and survive in such extreme temperatures.
Israeli Company Wants To Turn Your Smartphone Into A Tricorder
A company in Israeli has developed a camera lens that can turn your smartphone camera into a hyperspectral sensor, basically the closest thing we've seen yet to 'Star Trek's' tricorder.
'Blank Page' Mashes Up George R.R. Martin With Taylor Swift
This video, courtesy of the folks at Nerdist, mashes up George R.R. Martin and Taylor Swift, showing us what happens when Martin sees a 'Blank Page': no one is safe, not even Daenerys.
Can Robots Help Teach Children How To Write?
A new program designed by École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne puts together students with robots, allowing the students to teach the robots how to write, which improves the children's learning.
This Tropical Plant Is Picky About Which Hummingbird Gets Its Pollen
Researchers recently discovered that the tropical plant, Heliconia tortuosa, actually plays an active role in choosing which hummingbirds get to its pollen, only allowing those with the most pollen-spreading capabilities.
Scientists Map Rat Brains As They Associate Sounds With Memories
Scientists recently unlocked the secrets in how the brain associates specific sensations with memories by mapping the brains of rats as they learned to associate certain sounds with certain memories.
Can't Make It To A Comic Con? Stream It On ConTV
Wizard World recently released CONtv that lets you watch exclusive content, as well as stream insider access video to all their Comic Cons without ever having to leave your house.
The Best Comic Books With Female Leads
Up until recently, finding more than a few strong, independent female lead characters in comics was difficult. However, that's changing with more titles featuring women leads. Here are a few of our favorites.
Scientists Discover New Nature Of Dark Matter
Computer simulations show new insights into the nature of dark matter, particularly with axions, those particles associated most with the mysterious invisible matter that makes up over 80 percent of the Universe.
Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Long-Lost City In Honduras
Archaeologists recently uncovered a long-lost city in the Honduran rainforest which could be the first of many such cities, marking the find as potentially revealing a long list civilization.
'Once Upon A Time': Is Emma's Heart Really Darker Than Regina's?
On this week's episode of 'Once Upon A Time,' we learn that the person with the darkest heart in Storybrooke isn't exactly who we expected. What does this mean for Emma Swan?
This Fifty Shades And Batman Mash-Up Is The Movie You Deserve
Forget 'Fifty Shades of Grey,' here's the movie you'd rather see: 'Fifty Shades of Batman.' This fan-made video mashes up Christian Bale's 'Batman' films with the box office topper in one surprisingly good trailer.
Several Hundred Skeletons Uncovered Beneath Parisian Store
A team of archaeologists have discovered at least 200 skeletons in several mass graves beneath a Parisian Monoprix retail store as it underwent renovations that would expand its basement storage.
Anxious People More Likely To Make Bad Decisions
A new study shows that anxious people have problems making decisions when exposed to uncertainty. This research could help find out what happens in the brains of those suffering from anxiety disorders.
Want To Live Longer? Eat More Nuts And Peanuts
After surveying a wide group of Americans, scientists determine that people who consume nuts have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease than those who do not eat nuts and peanuts regularly.
'Marvel's Agents Of SHIELD' Season 2: Who Are The Inhumans And How Will They Play Into The Show?
'Agents of SHIELD's' midseason finale finally introduced the Inhumans, a race of people with superpowers. With Skye officially confirmed as an Inhuman, what else can we expect in the series?
'House Of Cards' Season 3 Review: What Goes Up Must Come Down
Season three of 'House of Cards' sees quite a change in tone from seasons one and two. But that's okay, because Frank Underwood is sort of finally getting what he deserves: nothing.
Brain Scans Show That The Two Types Of Extroverts Have More Brain Matter
A team of psychologists at Brown University studying brain scans of extroverts determines that the two different types of extroverts have different volumes of gray matter in various parts of their brains.
Scientists Prove That Interval Fasting Could Extend Lifespan
A new study done by researchers at the University of Florida shows that alternating days of feasting with days of fasting could lead a rise in proteins responsible for extending lifespan.
Fossils Of Tropical Turtles Offer Clues About Climate Change
Fossils discovered in Wyoming of tropical turtles shows how the creatures handled warming temperatures caused by climate change. However, today's turtles aren't able to migrate because their habitats are more limited.
