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Mouse
Apr 02, 2015 12:38 PM EDT

Mice Sing Like Songbirds to Woo Their Mates (VIDEO)

Most people think of mice squeaking--not singing. But that's exactly what certain male mice do in order to woo potential mates.

Mass Extinction
Apr 02, 2015 12:38 PM EDT

Toxic, Oxygen-Depleted Oceans May Have Caused a Mass Extinction Event

Toxic, oxygen-depleted oceans may have caused a massive extinction event 200 million years ago.

iPhone
Apr 02, 2015 10:47 AM EDT

A New Smartphone App May Detect Disease and Monitor Treatment Remotely

Scientists have identified a new biosensing platform that could be used to remotely detect and determine treatment options for HIV, E-coli and other bacteria with an app on your smartphone.

Lunar Eclipse
Apr 02, 2015 10:05 AM EDT

How to Watch the Shortest Lunar Eclipse of the Century This Saturday Morning

Sky gazers, take note; the world will witness the shortest lunar eclipse of the century this Saturday. Look to the skies in the early morning to see a show that you won't want to miss.

Perfume Bottles
Apr 02, 2015 09:30 AM EDT

Scientists Create First Ever Perfume that Smells Better the More You Sweat

Imagine a perfume that smells better the more a person sweats. Scientists may have created just such a thing with a new perfume delivery system.

Rabbit
Apr 02, 2015 09:10 AM EDT

Scientists Discover How We Hear Distance

Scientists have discovered exactly how we judge how far away a sound happens to be.

Galaxy
Apr 02, 2015 08:20 AM EDT

Astronomers Discover Baby Clusters That Reveal More about Galaxy Evolution

Astronomers may have discovered baby galaxy clusters in our distant universe that could reveal a bit more about galaxy evolution and the role played by dark matter in shaping these clusters.

Little Foot Skull
Apr 02, 2015 07:38 AM EDT

'Little Foot' Fossil Pre-Dates the Famed 'Lucy' at 3.7 Million Years

A skeleton by the name of "Little Foot" may just be the oldest hominid skeleton ever discovered. Dated at 3.67 million years old, it actually pre-dates the famous "Lucy."

Forest Fire
Apr 02, 2015 07:32 AM EDT

Deforestation May Impact Our Climate and Food Supply

Deforestation may not just impact wildlife. Scientists have found that it could affect global food production by triggering changes in local climate.

Polar Bears
Apr 02, 2015 06:53 AM EDT

Polar Bears May Not Survive with Land-Based Food

Polar bears may not be able to rely on land-based food, according to a new study.

seashells
Apr 02, 2015 02:03 AM EDT

Ultraviolet Light Helps Ancient Seashell Colors, Patterns

New findings published in the journal PLOS ONE show us that with the help of ultraviolet (UV) light, scientists could detect color patterns on 30 ancient seashell species.

New Screening  Method May Detect Ovarian Cancer at Early Stages
Apr 01, 2015 08:18 PM EDT

Are You A Night Owl? Did You Know You're More Prone To Diabetes, Muscle Loss ?

Some people just seem to function better at night, but is it dangerous for their health? New findings show that night owls are at a higher risk of developing diabetes as well as a host of other health conditions.

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