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Talking on a Handsfree While Driving Leads to High Increase in Errors
Mar 19, 2015 10:58 PM EDT

Teen Drivers Are Even More Distracted At The Wheel: Here's Why

A new study conducted by researchers at Oregon State University examined how these drivers were always busy fussing with their cell phone, texting or doing anything but focusing on the road.

Cockatoo
Mar 19, 2015 10:19 PM EDT

With Age, Comes Trust, New Study Says

New findings published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science show that with age comes a sense of increased trust.

Study Ties Antipsychotic Drugs to Decrease in Brain Volume
Mar 19, 2015 04:14 PM EDT

Dementia Patients Hurt More Antipsychotic Medications: Here's Why

New findings published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry show that even though antipsychotic drugs may help ease behavioral issues for some dementia patients, it may also send them down a physical health spiral faster.

School Child
Mar 19, 2015 03:34 PM EDT

Children Who Start School Later Are More Likely To Drop Out, Study Shows

A new study by researchers at Duke University shows that children who start kindergarten a bit later are more likely to drop out of school and commit serious crimes. However, the outcomes are more likely for children who come from disadvantaged backgrounds and those who start later start out with a ...

Love Makes Sex Physically More Satisfying for Most Women
Mar 19, 2015 01:48 PM EDT

Get More Sleep! You Might Need It For A Good Sex Life, Study Says

To get any job "done" you need a good night's sleep beforehand. And a new study validates that with a good night's rest, you're also more likely to sexually please your partner.

Moon
Mar 19, 2015 06:39 AM EDT

Scientists Create a New Map of Our Moon's Massive Volcanic Eruption

Scientists have produced a new map of the moon's most unusual volcano, revealing that its explosive eruption spread debris over an area much greater than previously thought.

Shrimp
Mar 19, 2015 06:39 AM EDT

Parasite Turns Irish Shrimp into Voracious Cannibals

It turns out that parasites can play an important role in driving cannibalism. Scientists have found that parasites can cause ramp up cannibalism among freshwater shrimp in Northern Ireland.

M Dwarf Star
Mar 19, 2015 06:39 AM EDT

There May be Billions of Stars with Planets in the Habitable Zone in the Milky Way Alone

There may be planets in the habitable zone around most stars, according to a new study.

Chiron
Mar 19, 2015 06:39 AM EDT

Minor Planet Called Chiron May Have Saturn-like Rings

Scientists may have discovered a minor planet with a ring system like Saturn's. Called Chiron, the minor planet may reveal new insights into centaurs, which are a class of minor planets that possess qualities of both asteroids and comets.

Honeybee
Mar 19, 2015 06:23 AM EDT

World's Most Common Insecticide May Not Significantly Impact Bees

Researchers have found that the world's most common insecticide does not significantly harm honey bee colonies at real-world dosage levels.

Planetary Disk
Mar 19, 2015 06:22 AM EDT

New Clues from Chondrites Reveal the History of the Solar System

Scientists have found evidence in meteorites that may hint at the discovery of a previously unknown region within the protoplanetary disk, a swirling disk of dust and gas that gave rise to the planets in our solar system.

Chimp
Mar 19, 2015 06:21 AM EDT

Chimps, Like Humans, Travel for Better Food

It turns out that humans aren't the only ones who like good food. Scientists have found that chimps will travel a further distance for preferred food sources in non-wild habitats.

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