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Aging
May 26, 2015 10:21 AM EDT

Scientists Reverse Aging in Human Cell Lines with New Technique

Scientists may have found a way to reverse aging--at least in human cell lines. They've discovered a new method to reverse aging, and have even found the genes partly responsible for some of the characteristics of aging.

Child Malnourished
May 26, 2015 09:55 AM EDT

Measuring Arm Circumference is a More Accurate Way to Determine Child Malnourishment

Determining whether or not a child is malnourished is crucial to getting them help. Now, researchers have discovered that measuring a child's upper arm circumference is a much better method than using current weight-based guidelines to determine malnourishment.

Air Pollution
May 26, 2015 09:35 AM EDT

EPA Air Pollution Rules May Have More Uncertain Effects Than Expected

Anti-pollution rules may have uncertain effects. Scientists have found that air pollution regulations issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency may not be as effective as believed.

California Drought
May 26, 2015 09:06 AM EDT

Melbourne's Millennium Drought Strategies May Help a Dry California

The Millennium Drought in southeastern Australia may hold lessons for drought-stressed regions around the world. The city of Greater Melbourne has successfully implemented innovations that may tell other cities how to survive droughts.

Amazon Chemistry Map
May 26, 2015 08:37 AM EDT

Hidden Tapestry of Chemical Variation in the Amazon Forest Canopy Revealed with New Image

When it comes to the Amazon, location matters. Scientists have found that there's a hidden tapestry of chemical variation across the lowland Peruvian Amazon, which is especially important to note when prediction forest response to climate change.

Elderly Couple
May 26, 2015 08:35 AM EDT

Readmission To Hospital Higher In Frail, Older Patients

New findings published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) reveal that frailer, older patients are typically at a higher risk of readmission to the hospital or death within just 30 days after discharge from general internal medicine ward.

Drugs
May 26, 2015 08:15 AM EDT

Appetite Suppressant May Help With Anxiety, Study Suggests

New findings published in the journal Neuron reveal that an appetite suppressant could also help to control certain anxiety disorders.

Tomato
May 26, 2015 08:06 AM EDT

Origins of the Massive Beefsteak Tomato Discovered by Scientists

One of the most popular breeds of tomatoes are beefsteak tomatoes and now, scientists may have discovered their origins.

Coral Bleaching
May 26, 2015 07:21 AM EDT

Climate Geoenginering May be the Only Way to Save Coral Reefs from Warming Seas

Climate engineering may just save coral reefs. Scientists have found that since reefs are one of the most vulnerable ecosystems to future climate change, geoengineering will be crucial to saving them.

NGC 6240
May 26, 2015 07:01 AM EDT

NASA Telescope Captures New Image of a Tangled Galaxy with Two Black Holes

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured a spectacular new image of NGC 6240, a galaxy that's not as neatly shaped as others.

baby
May 25, 2015 08:52 PM EDT

SIDS Risk Higher In Babies Who Live At Very High Elevations

New findings published in the journal Pediatrics reveal that babies who live at very high elevations may be at an increased risk of SIDS, or sudden infant death syndrome.

Mushroom
May 25, 2015 06:30 PM EDT

DNA Samples from Fungi Reveal New Evolutionary Mushroom 'Tree of Life'

Genetic material from fungi collections may have helped researchers better understand the mushroom "tree of life."

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