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Solar Flare
Mar 13, 2015 03:30 AM EDT

Sun Unleashes Powerful X-Class Solar Flare that Causes Radio Blackout

On March 11, the sun unleashed a solar flare that peaked at 12:22 p.m.

Microbial Mat
Mar 13, 2015 03:29 AM EDT

Highly Evolved Bacteria Munch on Iron Near Hydrothermal Vents

Scientists have discovered highly-evolved bacteria that live on iron at three vent sites along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, one of the longest undersea mountains in the world.

Fin Whale Fetal Skull
Mar 13, 2015 02:19 AM EDT

The Evolutionary History of Whale Hearing Parallels Fetal Development

After using CT scanning on fetal whale specimens, researchers have confirmed that changes in the development of ear bones in the womb parallel changes observed throughout whale evolution.

 Acanthostega gunnari
Mar 13, 2015 02:18 AM EDT

3D Reconstruction of a Fossil Skull Reveals the Transition from Water to Land

Scientists have created the first ever 3D reconstruction of a skull of a 360-million-year-old near-ancestor of land vertebrates to learn a bit more about these animals.

Mount Kilimanjaro
Mar 13, 2015 02:18 AM EDT

Geek Gadgets: Five Spectacular Adventure Trips You Don't Want to Miss

There are some places that should be on your bucket list--and now is the time to start planning. For this week's Geek Gadgets, we've taken a look at some spectacular trips that you won't want to miss

 Childhood Obesity
Mar 13, 2015 02:00 AM EDT

New Injectable To Help Remove Fat Cells In Patients With Double Chins

Cosmetic doctors are working to cure the excess fat that many struggle with underneath their chin.

E-Cigarettes
Mar 13, 2015 01:32 AM EDT

Advertisements For E-Cigarettes Might Make You Want To Smoke Tobacco Ones, Study Shows

The verdict's not yet out on whether or not e-cigarette's are safe. However, new findings published in the journal Health Communications shows that advertisements for them may actually be enticing current and even former tobacco smokers to pick up another cigarette.

Parents of Clumsy Children to Face Charges
Mar 12, 2015 11:37 PM EDT

Parental Depression Following Their Child's Birth Can Result In Troubling Behaviors As A Toddler

A parent's depression during their child's first years of life can result in the development of troubling behaviors in their little one, according to a new study by researchers at Northwestern Medicine. Researchers found that this could increase the risk of such problem behaviors as hitting, anxiety...

Intake of Alcohol Before Pregnancy Tied to Intestinal Birth Defect
Mar 12, 2015 10:56 PM EDT

More Pregnancy Issues Arise With Kidney Disease

Kidney disease can result in problems during pregnancy that may even put the mother and future child's risk at life, according to recent research published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

Marijuana Joint
Mar 12, 2015 10:12 PM EDT

Teen Cannabis Use Contributes To Long-Term Memory Loss

Long-term marijuana use may impact memory, according to recent findings published in the journal Hippocampus.

According to a recent study, laziness could be a significant risk factor for heart disease in women.
Mar 12, 2015 09:15 PM EDT

Actresses Who Are Picky Are More Likely To Survive In Hollywood, Study Shows

Picky actresses are more likely to survive in Hollywood, according to recent findings published in the American Sociological Review.

Key to Longevity; Humans and Other Primates Burn 50 percent Fewer Calories Than Mammals
Mar 12, 2015 02:06 PM EDT

Overall Health Of Mammals Impacted By Social Status, Study Says

Researchers at Michigan State University have found that social status could potentially help predict longevity in mammals, according to recent findings published in the journal Biology Letters.

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