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Child Solving Math Problems
Feb 26, 2015 11:35 AM EST

Math And Science: What Teachers Tell Young Women Influences Their Career

Even in modern-day society, women are vastly underrepresented in the fields of engineering, computer science and mathematics.

Seashore
Feb 26, 2015 11:24 AM EST

IPCC Sea-Level Rise Scenarios Fall Short for At-Risk Coastal Cities

It turns out that the sea-level rise scenarios for high-risk coastal areas aren't good enough--at least according to new research.

Limpet
Feb 26, 2015 10:49 AM EST

Bright Blue Lines in Limpet Shells May Inspire New Optical Bio Materials

A certain mollusk may have inspired some new materials. Scientists have identified two optical structures within the blue-rayed limpet's shell that gives it its blue-striped appearance that could be used in bio-inspired materials.

M77
Feb 26, 2015 10:16 AM EST

Calm Pockets Protect Organic Molecules from Turbulent Supermassive Black Holes

It turns out that black holes may not always be turbulent. Using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), researchers have discovered regions where certain organic molecules endure the intense radiation near the supermassive black hole at the center of galaxy NGC 1068, also known as ...

Arctic Melt Ponds
Feb 26, 2015 09:35 AM EST

Scientists Directly Measure the Greenhouse Effect for the First Time

Scientists have witnessed an increase in carbon dioxide's greenhouse effect at Earth's surface for the very first time. The findings reveal a warming effect that's being directly affected by rising CO2 levels in the atmosphere.

Brain
Feb 26, 2015 08:48 AM EST

Two Different Types of Extroverts Have Different Brain Patterns

There are two types of extroverts: "agentic" go-getters and "affiliative" people persons. Now, scientists have mapped the similarities and differences in the brain between these two types of extroverts.

Supermassive Black Hole
Feb 26, 2015 08:19 AM EST

Ancient, Monster Black Hole 12 Billion Times the Mass of Our Sun Mystifies Astronomers

Scientists may have discovered the most massive black hole in the early universe to date. They've found a super bright quasar in the early universe powered by a supermassive black hole.

Cat Eye
Feb 26, 2015 07:56 AM EST

The 'Magic Number' of Eyelash Length for Healthier Eyes

There's a magic number when it comes to eyelashes: one-third. Animals that range from humans to hedgehogs to giraffes all have eyelashes that are one-third the width of their eyes. Now, scientists have taken a closer look to find out why that is.

Weight Scale
Feb 26, 2015 06:59 AM EST

Widely Used Food Additive in Processed Foods May Cause Obesity

We all know that we should be careful about what we eat. But did you know that a widely used food additive may actually promote obesity?

Study Ties Use of Gloves After Hand Washing to Fewer Infections in Preemies
Feb 26, 2015 12:20 AM EST

Self-Centeredness May Happen When You Sympathize With Others

New findings published in the Journal of Marketing Research even show that sometimes, it can even lead to self-centered behavior.

Migraines in Middle Age Ups Risk of Parkinson's Disease
Feb 25, 2015 07:25 PM EST

Reduced Visual Contrast Acuity Common In Parkinson's Patients

New findings published in the Journal of Parkinson's Disease show that patients with Parkinson's disease have difficulties with visual acuity in low-contrast images.

Swedish Vallhund
Feb 25, 2015 06:58 PM EST

Canine Bone Cancer In Dogs Revealed Through Biological Trigger

A recent study shows a possible biological trigger for canine bone cancer. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) have now identified the biological mechanism that gives some cancer cells the ability to form tumors in dogs.

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