Augmented reality advances learning especially in informal science education context

The results showed that AR-technology experience was beneficial especially for the pupils, who otherwise belong to the lowest achieving school success group.

"Many Interacting Worlds" theory suggests parallel universes

A new paper published by scientists from the Griffith’s Centre for Quantum Dynamics claims that parallel universes do exist.

CRISPR used for first time to correct clotting

This study is a preclinical proof of concept using a universal CRISPR/Cas9 gene targeting approach that could be applied to majority of the patients with a specific disease.

Nuclear Waste and Diamonds Make Batteries That Last 5,000 Years

An entirely new kind of electrical generation system could create abundant clean energy and also dispose of nuclear waste.

The Perfect Meditation Space

Inscape has infused a modern delivery of a traditional practice to facilitate meditation in a new way, one that's relevant to 21st-century lifestyles.

South Africa launches major new trial of AIDS vaccine

South Africa on Wednesday begins a major clinical trial of an experimental vaccine against the AIDS virus, which scientists hope could be the "final nail in the coffin" for the disease.

Dallas is building America’s biggest urban nature park

Dallas, USA is about to become one of the greenest cities in America – by building the country’s largest urban nature park.

US's teens build mobile tiny homes for local homeless community

Seattle teens are working to design and build safe transitional housing for homeless.

Get ready for 24-30% reduction in cost of wind power by 2030

Survey of 163 of experts sees turbine size going up, costs coming down.

The Great Barrier Reef Just Suffered the Worst Die-Off Ever Seen

Abnormally high water temperatures caused by you-know-what are being blamed for the worst coral die-off ever recorded along Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

Fast-Moving Sidewalks Could Shuttle 7K City Dwellers per Hour

As cities become more congested and the pressure increases to reduce traffic as well emissions, moving sidewalks could become a viable alternative to cars.

Cities Are Bracing for the Future by Getting Smart

A mix of technology and big data analysis will help deliver new services to millions of urban dwellers around the world.

Cassini to explore rings of Saturn as it heads towards grand finale

For more than a decade, the Cassini spacecraft has been exploring the system of Saturn, some 1.2 billion kilometres from Earth. As the first phase of its final descent begins, we look at what it has discovered about the ringed planet and its moons, and what happens next.

Tesla Flexes Its Solar Muscle By Powering An Entire Pacific Island

Pacific Islanders are among the most vulnerable people to climate change. This is a way of fighting back.

Plastic Bags on U.K. Beaches Have Dropped by Almost Half Since 5p Tax

Since the plastic bag tax has been introduced to the United Kingdom, there have been 40% less plastic bags per 100 meters of beach.