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Dandelion
Apr 28, 2015 11:12 AM EDT

Scientists Investigate How Sunny Dandelions Produce Rubber

Dandelions are everywhere; they pop up from the ground, taking over entire suburban lawns. But did you know that dandelions can produce rubber?

Coral Reef Island
Apr 28, 2015 10:44 AM EDT

Parrotfish Create 85 Percent of the Sand-Grade Sediment to Help Build Islands

A new study reveals that parrotfish may be critical to coral reef island building. The findings are important to note as fishing practices are put in place.

Mars
Apr 28, 2015 10:05 AM EDT

Solar Wind Sail May Make Human Flight to Mars and Back to Earth Possible

Imagine soaring through space to Mars with the help of a solar sail. Sounds like something out of a science fiction movie, right? But it may just be possible.

Monk Parakeet
Apr 28, 2015 09:48 AM EDT

Scientists Track the Invasive Monk Parakeet from Europe to North America

Monk parakeets have invaded Europe and North America, creating massive communal nests on top of utility poles. Now, scientists have traced the origins of these birds and have found that many appear to be from the same small area in South America.

Supernova
Apr 28, 2015 09:29 AM EDT

Strange, Explosive Supernova is the Missing Link in Gamma-Ray Burst Connection

A strange supernova is actually the missing link between supernova explosions that generate gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) and those that don't. The new findings reveal a bit more about these explosive stars.

3D Universe Map
Apr 28, 2015 08:55 AM EDT

Scientists Create the Most Comprehensive 3D Map of the Universe to Date

Scientists have created the most comprehensive map of the universe to day. They've made a 3D map of the universe that spans nearly two billion light-years.

Study Finds No Association Between Insomnia and Hypertension
Apr 28, 2015 08:42 AM EDT

'Alert Insomniacs' May Suffer From Cognitive Impairment

New findings published in the journal Clinical Sleep Medicine suggest that insomnia could result in cognitive impairment for night workers.

Greenland Ice Glaciers
Apr 28, 2015 08:33 AM EDT

Evidence of Ice Bridge Theory of Human Migration to North America May be a Hoax

If you've learned anything about human migration, you probably have heard of the ice bridge theory that spanned the Bering Strait and allowed humans to travel from east to west through Greenland to North America. Now, new research may just prove that this theory is incorrect.

Cat
Apr 28, 2015 07:54 AM EDT

High-Pitched Sounds May Cause Your Cat to Have a Seizure

Keep your elderly cats away from high-pitched sounds. Scientists have found that older cats actually have seizures when they hear certain high-pitched sounds.

Chilesaurus diegosuarezi
Apr 28, 2015 07:32 AM EDT

T. rex's Strange, Plant-Eating Cousin is a Patchwork of Dinosaur Parts

It may look a bit like the popular Tyrannosaurus rex, but this dinosaur is far from being a carnivore. The newly-discovered, platypus-like dinosaur is a bit of an evolutionary jigsaw puzzle, since it preferred to graze on plants.

If not treated properly, Glaucoma can permanently damage the optic nerve and cause blindness.
Apr 27, 2015 05:05 PM EDT

High Blood Pressure May Increase Your Risk Of Glaucoma

Could high blood pressure increase the risk of glaucoma? New findings examine how the second leading cause of blindness in the world could also be hurting health in another way.

Snoring
Apr 27, 2015 04:45 PM EDT

What Could Loud Snoring Mean For Your Health?

A loud snorer can certainly be annoying, but could it be the signs of a serious health issue? New research examines how loud snoring could be an indicator that something else is going on.

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