Science & Technology

SpaceX founder Elon Musk wants to send you to Mars. This week he unveiled a plan to build a reusable rocket system that could make it happen.

This breathtaking new video from the International Space Station offers a rarely seen view of the Auroras from space. The Southern and Northern Lights are one of the most beautiful natural phenomenon in the world. So you can imagine how amazing they look while floating above the Earth. You gotta see this footage after the jump.

S’mores may seem simple enough. A marshmallow, some graham crackers, a few squares of chocolate and a campfire are all you need, right? But if you want true perfection, camping equipment purveyors REI have provided this helpful infographic to coach you along.

A medical mystery in AIDS research that has baffled scientists for years was recently solved - by gamers.

New Facebook changes have been made to the number one social media site, according to a Facebook blog posted yesterday. The most dramatic change Facebook users will notice is a change in Facebook news feeds. Rather than appearing in chronological order, Facebook news feeds will now be displayed by each individual's viewing habits. Facebook explained its change: "When you pick up a newspaper

I know more people who have celiac disease. I know of some who are managing the symptoms with food changes, while others are medicating, to treat and relieve the symptoms.  So think about it.  That icky feeling you have, might just be celiac disease; but, the good news is there is relief...

Opportunity has discovered rocks unlike any seen there before. This find makes Mars look more like Earth than ever before.

We are learning a lot from the recent census that was conducted.  It's good news for those of us that live in Michigan!  Life expectancy is on the rise for people who live to 100 plus years. Back in 2010, Michigan had 1,568 people in Michigan who were aged 100 to 104...

Steve Jobs is stepping down as chief executive at Apple, the company said on Wednesday. Jobs will remain at the company as chairman, but he and his iconic black turtleneck will be replaced by former Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook.

This video made me cry happy tears first thing on a Monday morning.  To see this little baby's facial expression and demeanor change at the sound of his mother's voice is the most beautiful thing to see.  This 8 month old baby was born deaf, watch the moment as his cochlear implant is activated and he hears sound for the first time.

Here's a quick science video from Dr. Phil Plait.

A couple weeks ago I did a piece for WZZM13 and grNow.com.  I visited The Geek Group on Leonard Street.  For me it was exciting to know that all of that power and energy was being harnessed in a controlled enviroment and I could see and feel it and when it is released; and yet,  I was still standing when it was over...