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Antarctic Ice Shelf
May 14, 2015 07:21 AM EDT

Antarctic Ice Shelf Thins from Above and Below to Cause Sea Level Rise

What's causing the thinning of one of Antarctica's largest ice shelves? Researchers have taken a closer look at the Larsen C Ice Shelf to learn a bit more about this thinning ice.

Large Hadron Collider
May 14, 2015 07:02 AM EDT

Large Hadron Collider Spots Extremely Rare Particle Decay in Two Experiments

The Large Hadron Collider has started up again and now, physicists have announced that two experiments have combined their results to reveal a very rare and previously unseen subatomic process.

Galactic Death
May 14, 2015 06:30 AM EDT

Scientists Hunt Down the Murderer of Galaxies: Strangulation

What kills galaxies and causes them to fade away over time? That's a good question and now, a new study reveals the method if not the murderer: strangulation.

Honeybee
May 14, 2015 06:08 AM EDT

Beekeepers Lost a Staggering 42 Percent of Honeybee Colonies This Last Year

Beekeepers across the United States may have lost more than 40 percent of their honey bee colonies between April 2014 and April 2015.

Superhero
May 13, 2015 08:08 PM EDT

Daredevil on Netflix isn't the Only Human with Superpowers

Daredevil isn't the only one with superhuman abilities--and we're not talking about other fictional heroes, either. Regular, everyday people can also display extraordinary abilities.

Coffee
May 13, 2015 04:28 PM EDT

Are There Health Benefits In Used Coffee Grounds?

Coffee has become a hotly debated topic in the world of health science. Is it good for you or is it bad for you and how much should you be drinking?

Berries
May 13, 2015 04:18 PM EDT

Obesity Treatment Helps Suppress Hunger With Hormone Combination

New findings published in ACS' Journal of Medicinal Chemistry discuss how scientists have discovered a hormone-like compound that helps suppress hunger and boost satiety, or the feelings of fullness, all at the same time.

PTSD and Respiratory Illness Long Term Problem Among 9/11 Responders
May 13, 2015 04:01 PM EDT

Anger In Veterans With PTSD Higher With Depression

Depression increases the risk of anger in veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) according to recent findings published by the American Psychological Association.

Study Links Eating Disorders to Miscarriages
May 13, 2015 03:55 PM EDT

Miscarriage Is Widely Understood, Survey Shows

Survey results analyzed in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology reveal that many hold an unclear understanding of the causes of miscarriages and the emotional impact they hold on women.

red
May 13, 2015 03:49 PM EDT

Wearing Red May Show A Sign Of Dominance In Men

Some studies have suggested that wearing red may inspire confidence or other feelings. Yet new findings published in the journal Biology Letters suggest that men who wear red may be signaling to the outside world that they're angry and more aggressive.

Treadmill Runner
May 13, 2015 03:34 PM EDT

Diet, Exercise Help To Combat Muscle Loss

Researchers at the University of Southampton have found that some studies show how diet can enhance the effects of exercise to prevent muscle loss later in life.

Metal Composite
May 13, 2015 11:54 AM EDT

New Metal Material is So Light it Floats on Water

Can you imagine metal that's so light that it floats on water? Scientists have created just that. They've engineered a new metal matrix composite that is so light that it can float on water.

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