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Talk Therapy Effective in Treating Social Anxiety Disorder
May 21, 2015 11:14 AM EDT

Parkinson's Disease Risk Higher In Patients With Depression

New findings published in the journal Neurology show that depression can increase your risk of Parkinson's disease, along with a host of other health issues.

Sailing Stones
May 21, 2015 11:01 AM EDT

Mystery Behind the 'Sailing' Stones of Death Valley Unveiled

Scientists have now discovered the mechanism behind the "sailing" stones of Death Valley, which are famous for apparently moving by themselves.

Egtved Girl Grave
May 21, 2015 10:28 AM EDT

The Bronze Age Egtved Girl Wasn't Actually from Denmark

One of the best-known Bronze Age finds in Denmark wasn't actually from Denmark.

Jupiter's Europa Moon
May 21, 2015 09:52 AM EDT

Distant Moons Orbiting Massive, Jupiter-like Planets May Support Life

Could there be life on other worlds? Scientists believe that distant moons far beyond our galaxy hold the answer.

Magnet
May 21, 2015 09:22 AM EDT

New Class of Swelling Magnets May Change the Future of Energy

A new class of magnets that expand their volume when placed in a magnetic field and generate negligible amounts of wasteful heat during energy harvesting could be the future of new actuators.

Dinosaur Fossil
May 21, 2015 08:57 AM EDT

First Ever Dinosaur Fossil Uncovered in Washington State

Researchers have uncovered the first ever dinosaur fossils from Washington state. Paleontologists uncovered the fossil alone the shores of Sucia Island State Park in the San Juan Islands.

White Nose Syndrome
May 21, 2015 08:39 AM EDT

Bats Treated for Deadly White-Nose Syndrome Released by US Forest Service

There may be a treatment for white-nose syndrome. Scientists have now released the very first bats treated for the disease back into the wild after they were successfully cured.

Arctic Sea Ice
May 21, 2015 07:58 AM EDT

Severe Weather May be Linked to Arctic Climate Warming

Scientists have taken a closer look at the links between climate change and extreme weather and have found that the warmer temperatures may be impacting countries such as the UK and the U.S.

Two-Spot Octopus
May 21, 2015 07:28 AM EDT

California Two-Spot Octopus Can 'See' Light with Its Camouflaging Skin

The octopus is a strange creature, able to change the color, pattern and even texture of its skin. Now, scientists have discovered that the octopus can sense light with their skin.

Stone Tool
May 21, 2015 07:02 AM EDT

The World's Oldest Stone Tools Discovered in Kenya are 3.3 Million Years Old

Researhcers have discovered stone tools dating back 3.3 million years, the oldest in the world that date back long before the advent of modern humans.

Type Ia Supernova
May 21, 2015 06:14 AM EDT

White Dwarfs Explode into Supernovae and Collide with Companion Stars

Scientists may have discovered how white dwarfs turn into Type Ia supernovae.

Your Average Happy and Healthy Husband
May 21, 2015 12:31 AM EDT

A Sense Of Awe May Promote Altruistic Behavior, Study Suggests

Could the sense of "awe" promote altruistic, helpful behavior?

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