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Westerlund 2
Apr 24, 2015 10:16 AM EDT

Happy Birthday, Hubble! Space Telescope Turns 25 Today

Happy birthday, Hubble! Twenty-five years ago, the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope was launched into orbit aboard the space shuttle Discovery as the first ever space telescope of its kind.

Crying Baby
Apr 24, 2015 09:48 AM EDT

Parents May Notice Early Symptoms Of Autism In Their Child Before An Official Diagnosis

Can a parent's concerns predict autism? New findings published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry show how many parents will notice early signs of an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in their child even before he or she is diagnosed.

Sleep
Apr 24, 2015 09:11 AM EDT

Could 'Extra Sleep' Stall Memory Problems From Alzheimer's?

Extra sleep may help prevent the risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to recent findings published in the journal Current Biology.

Intake of Alcohol Makes Smile Contagious Among Men
Apr 24, 2015 09:08 AM EDT

Could Demanding Jobs Extend Survival Rates In Some With Young-Onset Dementia?

As much as people may hate their jobs, having an intellectually demanding profession is oftentimes necessary as a means of livelihood and survival. And for some, a means to staying mentally fit.

Air Pollution
Apr 24, 2015 08:29 AM EDT

Air Pollution May Impact the Structure of the Human Brain

Air pollution may be more dangerous than you might think. Scientists have found that long-term exposure to this type of pollution can damage brain structure and impair cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults.

Happy people
Apr 24, 2015 07:49 AM EDT

The World's Happiest Countries in 2015: Switzerland Tops the List

What are the world's happiest countries? There now may be an answer for the year 2015.

Mammoth
Apr 24, 2015 07:16 AM EDT

'De-Extinction' of the Woolly Mammoth May be Possible with a Nearly Complete Genome

Scientists may be a step closer to bringing back the woolly mammoth from extinction.

Pocket Shark
Apr 24, 2015 06:57 AM EDT

Second Ever 'Pocket Shark' to be Found was Discovered Deep in the Gulf of Mexico

Ever hear of a pocket shark? The second ever "pocket shark" to be seen has been recovered from the ocean. Only a few inches long, this shark is extremely rare.

Yellowstone
Apr 23, 2015 09:00 PM EDT

Massive Reservoir of Molten Rock Discovered Beneath Yellowstone's Supervolcano

Seismologists have discovered a reservoir of molten rock beneath the Yellowstone supervolcano that's 4.4 times larger than the shallower, long-known magma chamber.

Honeybee
Apr 23, 2015 10:26 AM EDT

Bees May be in Decline Partly Due to a Poor, Protein-Lacking Diet

While pesticides are a huge issue for bees, a poor diet may also be contributing to their decline. Scientists have found that a changing landscape could be contributing to the downfall of bees.

Stars in the Early Universe
Apr 23, 2015 10:07 AM EDT

Clusters of Monster Stars Outshone the Sun in Our Early Universe

Scientists have taken a closer look at the monstrous stars that formed in our early universe.

Saturn's Moon Titan
Apr 23, 2015 09:40 AM EDT

The Thick Atmosphere of Saturn's Titan May Thin with the Sun's 11-Year Solar Cycle

Saturn's moon, Titan, is the only moon in the solar system that has an atmosphere as thick of the Earth's. Now, scientists have discovered that Titan's atmosphere may fluctuate according to the sun's 11-year solar cycle.

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