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Child
Jun 08, 2015 03:00 PM EDT

Anesthesia In Small Children May Influence Their Ability To Understand, Communicate

Researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital have found that the youngest surgical patients may later be affected due to their inability to properly communicate from use of anesthesia. Could the drug harm the developing brain?

Coral Reef
Jun 08, 2015 10:23 AM EDT

100 New Species Discovered in the Incredibly Diverse Waters of the Philippines

Scientists have discovered a staggering 100 new species in the ocean water of the Philippines. The findings are the result of a multi-year exploration of the Coral Triangle's biological treasures.

Brownie
Jun 08, 2015 09:43 AM EDT

Marijuana Exposure Among Young Children Has Increased by Almost 150 Percent

Child may be exposed to marijuana. Scientists have discovered that marijuana exposure among children that are five years of age or younger has increased as states have legalized the drug.

iPhone
Jun 08, 2015 08:43 AM EDT

Mobile Phone Contracts May be Risking the Environment with Metal Pollution

When it comes to mobile phones, the environment may be in trouble.

Robot Swordsman
Jun 08, 2015 08:07 AM EDT

Japan Robot Samurai Learns to Wield a Sword from a Human World Champion (VIDEO)

Scientists have created the MOTOMAN-MH24 robot, which has learned from and competed against Isao Machii, a five-time world record holder in the art of iaijyutsu, a combative quick-draw sword technique.

Bronze Age Gold Necklace
Jun 08, 2015 07:26 AM EDT

Prehistoric Gold Trade Route Discovered: Irish Gold Wasn't Actually from Ireland

Scientists may have discovered evidence of an ancient gold trade route between the southwest of the UK and Ireland that occurred in the Bronze Age.

Blizzident toothbrush
Jun 07, 2015 11:47 PM EDT

Is Your Toothbrush Contaminated With Other People's Poop?

Researchers at Quinnipiac University have made a bit of a gross discovery. Turns out that our toothbrush probably has someone else's poop on it, especially if we're leaving it out in the bathroom.

Boiled Egg
Jun 07, 2015 11:40 PM EDT

Nutrient Absorption Improved With Eggs, Study Finds

New findings published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reveal that adding an egg to your salad can help with nutrient absorption.

Cat
Jun 07, 2015 01:39 PM EDT

Infection Of Cat Parasite Toxoplasma Gondii Linked To Increased Risk Of Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder

Statistics show that roughly 30 percent of U.S. households own cats. Of course, pet owners love this adorable creature very much, but could a common parasite linked to the animal also pose the danger of mental illness?

Body Reshaping After Bariatric Surgery Helps Obese Patients Maintain Weight Loss
Jun 05, 2015 06:23 PM EDT

Exercise And Pregnancy: It Helps Prevent Gestational Diabetes

New findings published in BJOG: an International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology show that a little exercise goes a long way when it comes to preventing gestational diabetes, otherwise known as one of the most frequent complications during pregnancy.

Mouse
Jun 05, 2015 06:04 PM EDT

Pheromones: Female Mice Can Only Mate When They Smell Their Partners

Does our sense of smell have anything to do with sexual attraction? New findings published in the journal Cell show that that it does, at least, for mice.

Brain Activity
Jun 05, 2015 05:33 PM EDT

Morality And Brain: High Levels Of Moral Reasoning Linked To Increased Gray Matter In Prefrontal Cortex

Individuals with high levels of moral reasoning may have increased gray matter in areas of the brain, linked to decision making and conflict processing. The findings are published in the journal PLOS ONE.

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