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Antarctic Ice Sheet
Mar 11, 2015 07:09 AM EDT

Friction Means the Antarctic Ice Sheet May be More Sensitive to Climate Change Than Expected

Antarctic glaciers may be more sensitive to climate change than we thought.

Antarctic Octopus
Mar 11, 2015 06:40 AM EDT

How a Cold-Blooded Antarctic Octopus Survives Frigid Temperatures

Scientists have taken a closer look at an Antarctic octopus that thrives in ice-cold water and have found that it uses a unique strategy to transport oxygen in its blood.

Glowing Gas Clouds in LMC
Mar 11, 2015 06:35 AM EDT

Rare Dwarf Galaxies Orbiting the Milky Way May Shed Light on Dark Matter

Astronomers have discovered that we're not alone. They've found several rare dwarf satellite galaxies orbiting our own Milky Way. The findings could pave the way to better understanding dark matter, the mysterious substance that holds our galaxy together.

Chemotherapy Drug
Mar 11, 2015 01:04 AM EDT

Connecticut Teen Who Was Forced To Undergo Chemo Is Now In Remission

Connecticut teenager Cassandra C. was forced to undergo chemotherapy by the state for her Hodgkin's lymphoma. The 17-year-old had originally refused treatments on the grounds that it was too harmful for her body and that a more natural alternative could work just as well.

heart
Mar 10, 2015 11:49 PM EDT

Depression, Stress Increase Early Mortality Via Heart Issues

New findings published in the journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes show that stress and depression can take a serious toll on your health.

Children From Immigrant Families More Likely to Lead Sedentary Lifestyle
Mar 10, 2015 11:14 PM EDT

Overworked Families Have Issues At Home

Recent findings published in the Journal of Applied Psychology show that people whose family life regularly interferes with work are significantly more likely to become emotionally exhausted and hurl verbally abusive insults at each other, as well as friends and work colleagues.

Fear of losing job and work-related stress increase asthma risk, new study finds
Mar 10, 2015 02:33 PM EDT

Is An Asthma Cure Not Too Far Away? New Study Evaluates Genetic And Environmental Factors

New findings published in the journal Immunity examine a new potential for curing asthma. According to the study authors, a group of molecular immunologists at the Keck School of medicine of the University of Southern California (USC), along with investigators from Janssen Research and Development, ...

Bugs
Mar 10, 2015 01:33 PM EDT

Entomologist Diana Terranova Is Hollywood's Go-To Female 'Bug Wrangler' [Exclusive Interview]

Science World Report interviewed entomologist and Hollywood "bug wrangler" Diana Terranova about her obsession with bugs dating back to her childhood, caring for her insects and working behind the scenes to help actors get comfortable with her real-life creepy crawlies.

Autism
Mar 10, 2015 11:38 AM EDT

Autism May Signal Higher Intelligence In Some Affected Individuals

Researchers are continuously learning about autism, a behavioral disorder that's estimated to affect about 1 in 68 children in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and about 1 in 100 children in the United Kingdom.

New Paint
Mar 10, 2015 11:26 AM EDT

New, Tough Paint is Super Water Repellent and Self-Cleans (VIDEO)

It's a step forward for material science. Researchers have created a new paint that self-cleans, resisting dirt and grime.

Quintuplet Cluster
Mar 10, 2015 10:41 AM EDT

Scientists Mystified by Dusty Cosmic Disks that Survive Extreme Forces from Massive Stars

A team of scientists have discovered something unusual at the heart of the Milky Way Galaxy. They've detected 20 rotating dust and gas discs in each cluster hosting exceptionally large and hot stars.

Cattle
Mar 10, 2015 10:10 AM EDT

Ancient Tooth Enamel Reveals that Tsetse Flies Didn't Impact the Migration Route of Herders

Scientists are learning a bit more about herders from northern Africa that lived nearly 2,000 years ago by examining ancient teeth.

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