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Exoplanet
Apr 23, 2015 09:10 AM EDT

The Next Earth? Tau Ceti May Not be as Hospitable to Life as Previously Thought

The hunt for alien life continues, but one planet may not be as hospitable to life as scientists once believed. Researchers have examined our cosmic neighbor, Tau Ceti, and have found that the system is unlikely to host life.

Solomon Islands
Apr 23, 2015 08:19 AM EDT

How the Remote Pacific Islands were Settled Thousands of Years Ago

The islands of the Pacific Ocean may be remote, but thousands of years ago they were settled by pioneering humans. Now researchers have analyzed the strategies that these people may have used to settle these islands.

Mosquito
Apr 23, 2015 07:47 AM EDT

Your Genes May Cause Mosquitoes to be Attracted to Your Scent

Does it seem like you're always being bitten by mosquitoes while your friends remain relatively untouched? It may not be an illusion.

UNICEF Aid for Ebola
Apr 23, 2015 07:33 AM EDT

New Ebola Virus Treatment May be Effective Against the Strain that Killed Thousands

A new Ebola treatment may be effective against a specific strain of the virus that killed thousands of people in West Africa.

Cooper's Hawk
Apr 23, 2015 07:11 AM EDT

'Flameproof,' PBDE-Ridden Hawks are the Most Polluted Birds in the World

It turns out that the Cooper's hawk may be in trouble. Scientists have found that this hawk, found in Greater Vancouver, may be the most polluted bird found anywhere in the world.

Stegosaurus
Apr 23, 2015 06:55 AM EDT

Stegosaurus' Armored Plates Determine the Sex of These Dinosaurs

Scientists may have found the first ever convincing evidence for sex differences in a popular species of dinosaur: the Stegosaurus.

Child and Parents
Apr 23, 2015 03:35 AM EDT

Training Programs For Parents May Help Behavioral Problems In Children With Autism

New findings published in the Journal of the American Medical Association show that some training programs for parents could be successful in improving the behavior of children with the health issue.

Adaptation of Twitter Logo
Apr 23, 2015 02:17 AM EDT

Social Media Increases Fan Interest Among Sports Teams

New findings published in the Journal of Sports Management show that it's extremely beneficial for professional sports teams to engage with their brands via social media on Facebook, Twitter and other similar environments.

Bee
Apr 23, 2015 01:55 AM EDT

This Popular Pesticide Is Hurting Wild Bees

Previous studies have shown that pesticides could have a negative effect on plant life and surrounding creatures. Yet a new study published in the journal Nature zeroes in on how wild bees can be particularly affected via this cultural landscape.

Caffe
Apr 23, 2015 01:22 AM EDT

Sugary Beverages Increase The Risk Of Cardiovascular Issues, Study Suggests

New findings published in the Journal of Clinical Nutrition show that beverages that are sweetened with low, medium and high amounts of high-fructose corn syrup significantly boost the risk of heart disease.

Nutrition Label Information
Apr 23, 2015 01:10 AM EDT

Changing The Placement Of Nutrition Labels May Help Consumers Make Healthier Choices

New research shows that placing nutrition labels on the front of food packages could help to be more effective at enabling healthier food choices then where they are currently placed.

Baby Newborn
Apr 23, 2015 12:47 AM EDT

Babies Feel Pain The Same Way That Adults Do

New findings published in the journal eLife show how babies experience pain in the same way that adults do. In fact, scientists found that babies' brains actually "lit up" in the same way that adults do when they are exposed to the same painful stimulants.

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