Articles by Robin Burks
Pulsar picked up by NASA telescope defies laws of physics
NASA's NuSTAR telescope picks up x-ray emissions from a pulsar, or collapsed star, whose flashes are so bright that it defies a law of physics that states an object this size can't give off this much energy.
How did dinosaurs share food at the Jurassic dinner table?
A group of scientists from Bristol University and the Natural History Museum in London discover that although dinosaurs ate a lot, the species peacefully coexisted by having different diets from each other.
Indonesian cave art could be the oldest art in the world
The 40,000-year-old paintings of animals, human hands and other figures recently found in several caves in Indonesia could indicate that humans were capable of art earlier than originally thought.
Check out amazing photos of last night's lunar eclipse and blood moon
People all over the world watched last night's lunar eclipse, with avid skywatchers and photographs snapping away. Some amazing photographs came out of that event, including those that captured the night's blood moon.
Square app now lets you pre-order coffee
The Square app unveiled a new service that lets you not only pre-order coffee, but alerts your barista when it's time to brew it so that it's hot when you arrive.
NASA awards funding for expanding the search for alien life
NASA has chosen seven teams of astrobiologists, granting them each $8 million, for advancing the search for alien life, as well as finding out more about the origins of life on Earth.
Meet an ant's worst enemy: A beetle found in 52-million-year-old amber
Scientists have discovered a 52-million-year-old piece of amber containing the fossil of a beetle that not only tricked ants to gain access to colonies, but also leeched off them and ate their eggs.
What's the future of Google's social network? Google+ head says it's around for the 'long haul'
Google+ is here to stay, according to Google's head of social media. In spite of rumors and Google+ being unconnected from some of the other company's services, the social media network is sticking around.
NASA astronauts take their first spacewalk in over a year
NASA is making its first spacewalk in over a year from the International Space Station as astronaut Reid Wiseman works with ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst for routine repair work on the station.
Blood moon: Where you can watch it and why it’s so special
Just in time for Halloween, tomorrow's lunar eclipse brings a rare blood moon with it. Almost everyone in North America will have a prime viewing spot for the early morning event.
'Little Big Planet 3' reunites Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry
Sony announced today that Hugh Laurie will be joining his comedy pal Stephen Fry in upcoming video game 'Little Big Planet 3.' They will also be joined by 'Uncharted' voice actor Nolan North.
New web privacy system makes surfing the web safer
A group of researchers recently unveiled COWL, a new web privacy system that works with web browsers, such as Firefox and Chrome, making web surfing safer and offering more flexibility to web developers.
There is now scientific evidence that women think of their pets as their children
A new study done by Massachussetts General Hospital shows that the parts of the brain activated in women when interacting with their pets is also activated when interacting with their children.
NASA releases video of solar flare in progress
NASA recently released a stunning video captured by the SDO of a solar flare as it happened. The agency is also watching a filament of solar material currently emanating from the sun.
New map of the ocean's floor details previously undiscovered features
A new map of the ocean's floors uncovered new mountains, as well as outlined details about tectonic plates, showing previously undiscovered areas of the many topographical mysteries that lie beneath the sea.
Three scientists win Nobel Prize for medicine for discovering the brain's 'inner GPS'
Three scientists share the Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering nerve cells that help the brain navigate spaces, as well as store maps of those spaces, acting as an 'inner GPS.'
Your guide to October's eclipses: When do they occur and why do they happen?
With a lunar eclipse looming just around the corner on Oct. 8, 2014, we're explaining exactly what an eclipse is, as well as how lunar and solar eclipses are different.
What makes a song a hit? Science has some surprising answers
Researchers recently studied traits of songs from 1958 through 2012 and determined that a majority of the songs that ranked at the top of Billboard's Hot 100 list had background vocalists.
New Siren app takes a feminist spin on online dating and puts women in control
New Siren dating app hopes to empower women on its dating site by giving them more privacy and handing them more power in selecting who they want to interact with.
Artist proves people will give away their personal data for a cookie
An artist recently convinced 380 people to give up their personal data, including their names, addresses, driver's license numbers and even their social security numbers, in exchange for a cookie.
CD Projekt Red releases gorgeous new screenshots of 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt'
As the February 2015 release date for CD Projekt Red's 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt,' approaches, the developer is releasing more details about the game, including these new gorgeous screenshots.
Syfy's first trailer for 'Ascension' shows what happens after you spend 50 years in space
The first official trailer for Syfy's science fiction miniseries, 'Ascension,' has officially arrived and shows that life in space is terrifying, even when the survival of humanity is at stake.
Scientists discover the origins of moon's strange shapes
Scientists solve the mystery of the 'man in the moon,' debunking theories that its creation came from an asteroid impact. Instead, magma rising from beneath the moon's surface created these features.
Why does wet feel wet? Scientists figure out the illusion of wetness
A team of researchers from Loughborough University and Oxylane Research have figure out why we feel that something, like water, is wet, determining that it's more about perception than sensory input.
Drone captures amazing footage of erupting Bardarbunga volcano
A drone recently flew over the erupting Bardarbunga volcano in Iceland and captured some breathtaking video footage, getting so close to the lava at one point that its GoPro camera melted.
Eight myths and misconceptions about breast cancer busted
All too often, there are many misconceptions and myths surrounding breast cancer. In honor of October, which is National Breast Cancer month, we're busting those myths with research and science.
Catch Christopher Nolan's 'Interstellar' two days early in 35mm and 70mm
Today, Paramount Studios and Warner Brothers Studios announced that Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated science fiction film, 'Interstellar,' will be released two days early, on November 5, in 35mm and 70mm film formats.
Why are 35,000 walruses gathering on a shore in Alaska?
More than 35,000 walruses have gathered on the shores of Alaska. These walruses rely on sea ice for rest between hunting, but now that it's mostly disappeared, they have nowhere else to go.
Scientists successfully restore memory loss in Alzheimer's patients
Scientists from the Buck Institute and UCLA have successfully reversed memory loss in patients suffering from early Alzheimer's disease with a combination approach that combined diet, exercise, vitamins and brain stimulation.
What are CubeSats and why are they posing a hazard to other objects orbiting in space?
A new study by researchers at the University of Southampton warns that the influx of CubeSats into the Earth's orbit could eventually result in collisions with and damage to other objects there.
