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Soap Lake
Feb 04, 2015 07:55 AM EST

Newly Discovered Extreme Bacterium Churns Out Hydrogen

Scientists have discovered a bacterium that produces hydrogen, which could be huge for renewable fuels sources in the future. The element could one day lesson the world's dependence on oil.

Whirlpool Galaxy
Feb 04, 2015 07:48 AM EST

Astronomers Spot New Details in the Faint Plumes of the Nearby Whirlpool Galaxy

Astronomers have discovered faint plumes extending from a nearby spiral galaxy, revealing unprecedented details about this object. The findings could tell researchers a bit more about spiral galaxies in general.

Antarctic Ice Sheet
Feb 04, 2015 07:19 AM EST

Earth's Orbit May Impact the Stability of Antarctica's Eastern Ice Cap

There may be a link between changes in Earth's orbit and the stability of the Eastern ice cap of Antarctica. Scientists have found that there is a direct relation between the two and that minor alterations in orbit could cause a climate shift.

Magnetic Sensors
Feb 04, 2015 07:14 AM EST

New Electronic Skin May Give Humans the Ability to Sense Magnetic Fields

Scientists have created electronic skin that can attach to humans. They've developed a new magnetic sensor which is thin enough and robust enough to be smoothly adapted to human skin and, possibly, give humans a sixth sense: a magnetic sense.

Low Levels of Physical Activity Combined with Heavy Use of TV Damaging to Health in Children
Feb 03, 2015 11:05 PM EST

Excessive Use Of Electronic Devices Prevents Some Teens From A Good Night's Rest

Is your teenager staring at the screen of an electronic device all day? If so, chances are that he or she may not be getting enough rest.

African Elephants had the Largest Number of Olfactory Genes
Feb 03, 2015 10:18 PM EST

Giant Rodent Used Tusks Just Like An Elephant

Scientists at the University of York and The Hull York Medical School (HYMS) have discovered the largest rodent that ever lived--a creature that may have used its front teeth just like an elephant used its tusks.

Mindfulness-based Meditation Helps Teens Battling Cancer, Study
Feb 03, 2015 10:01 PM EST

Creativity Boosted Through Certain Types Of Meditation

Taking a little time out every day to relax your mind could also boost your creativity. Recent findings published in the journal Mindfulness show that the ancient art of mediation can also help to get your imagination going.

Your Average Happy and Healthy Husband
Feb 03, 2015 03:12 PM EST

The Beauty In Art, Nature And Religion Help Lower Cytokine Levels

Embracing the beauty around us may help lower potentially toxic inflammatory levels, according to a new study.

Civilians are assuming the role of doctors, as 1.1 million Americans are caring for a veteran.
Feb 03, 2015 02:50 PM EST

Caregivers Of Veterans With TBI's May Be At Increased Risk For Chronic Disease

Researchers at Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing have found that caring for a loved one who may have dealt with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can increase the risk of chronic disease in the caregiver.

Study Ties Poor Sleep Quality to Increased Suicide Risk Among Older Adults
Feb 03, 2015 02:22 PM EST

Are You Getting Enough Sleep? Find Out Now

Are you getting enough sleep? Chances are, you might not be.

Ibis
Feb 03, 2015 12:18 PM EST

Why Migrating Birds Take Turns Leading the V-Shaped Flock

It turns out that flocks of migrating birds may rotate for the same reason that a cyclist team does. Scientists have found that these birds share the arduous task of leading a v-formation so that they can then take turns saving energy by following in another bird's wake.

Fossil Rock
Feb 03, 2015 11:51 AM EST

This Strange Organism Hasn't Evolved in More Than 2 Billion Years

Scientists may have discovered an organism that has simply stalled in evolutionary terms. They've found a type of deep-sea microorganisms that appears to not have evolved for over two billion years.

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