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King Richard III
Apr 15, 2015 06:17 AM EDT

King Richard III May Have Kept His Scoliosis Secret Until His Death

Two years after archaeologists uncovered the remains of King Richard III beneath a parking lot, the skeleton was reinterred at Leicester Cathedral.

Typhoon Haiyan
Apr 15, 2015 06:17 AM EDT

Typhoon Hiayan's Storm Surge May Contaminate Aquifer for Years

Storm surges are devastating in the moment, but they're also troublesome after the initial wave. Scientists have found that Typhoon Haiyan's storm surge in the Philippines may contaminate an aquifer for years.

Planet
Apr 15, 2015 05:43 AM EDT

Gas Planet Discovered Deep within Our Galaxy with Spitzer Space Telescope

NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope has helped spot one of the most distant planets known to date. Located about 13,000 light-years away, the remote gas planet reveals the true capabilities of Spitzer.

Andromeda Galaxy
Apr 15, 2015 05:10 AM EDT

The Hunt for Advanced Civilizations in Alien Galaxies Comes Up with Nothing

The search for life in other galaxies continues. After a search of 100,000 galaxies, though, astronomers still haven't found an obvious signs of extraterrestrial life.

Study Claims Primary Care Physicians as Key Resource for Abused Women in Rural Areas
Apr 15, 2015 01:20 AM EDT

Women Have Greater Fears Of Physical Crime From Potential Sexual Harm

New findings published in the journal Sex Roles examine how some women may have a greater fear of physical crime due to the potential of sexual harassment and/or rape.

Girl Face Painting
Apr 14, 2015 04:48 PM EDT

Synesthetes! Here's The Science Behind The Color Of What You Hear

Researchers at the Australian National University found stronger mental associations between related concepts in people affected by Synesthesia that might affect hearing colors, seeing sounds and other cross-sensory phenomena that may explain some of the related mysteries.

More Intensive Programs Needed to Boost Healthy Eating and Activity Among Kids
Apr 14, 2015 02:31 PM EDT

Military Children Aren't Up-To-Date On Their Vaccinations, CDC Survey Shows

New information published in the journal Pediatrics shows that up to 28 percent of military kids aren't up to date on their vaccinations.

Stomach Cancer: FDA Okays New Drug Cyramza
Apr 14, 2015 01:53 PM EDT

Could A Breath Test Detect Stomach Cancer?

New findings published in the journal Gut show how a new breath test could be used to diagnose stomach cancer and potentially predict whether some individuals could be at risk for the illness later in life.

Great Barrier Reef
Apr 14, 2015 01:38 PM EDT

New Source of Methane Discovered in the Deep Ocean

There may be a new source of methane. Scientists have discovered that beneath the seafloor, oceanic crust may provide the atmosphere with more of this potent greenhouse gas.

The Madonna and Child
Apr 14, 2015 12:53 PM EDT

New Light Technique Reveals Hidden Details of Historic Paintings

A painting hanging on a wall may tell one story, but what lies beneath may tell quite another. Scientists have created a new instrument that's capable of capturing subsurface details from artwork at a high resolution.

Mother and child
Apr 14, 2015 12:43 PM EDT

Could Your Career Be Influenced By Your Birth Weight?

Could your career be influenced by your birth weight?

Invisible Object
Apr 14, 2015 12:20 PM EDT

No Metamaterial Coatings Required for This Invisible Object

Imagine creating an object that's completely invisible in the microwave range. Scientists have constructed a homogenous cylindrical object that's invisible without the use of any additional coating layers.

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