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Perovskite Crystal
Feb 02, 2015 08:37 AM EST

Light-Converting Crystals May be the Future of Solar Panels and LEDs

Engineers have taken a closer look at an emerging family of solar-absorbing materials. Now, they've found that these new materials could pave the way for cheaper and more efficient solar panels and LEDs.

Clock
Feb 02, 2015 08:02 AM EST

New DNA Clock May Predict How Long You Live

How long are you going to live? Scientists may have just identified a biological clock that provides vital clues about how long a person is likely to live.

Galaxy
Feb 02, 2015 07:43 AM EST

What Causes Some Galaxies to Eject Their Gas into Space and Die Young

Scientists have found that some galaxies die young. It turns out that galaxies can die early because the gas they need to make new stars is suddenly ejected.

Meteorite
Feb 02, 2015 07:08 AM EST

Desert Meteorite, 'Black Beauty," May Represent Large Swathes of Mars

A meteorite that was discovered in the Moroccan desert may just represent large swathes of the Martian crust.

Tamiflu is one of the few available treatments for those who come down with the flu. But the virus quickly develops resistance; multiplying at a rate of several generations a day, these tiny pathogens rapidly accumulate genetic mutations.
Feb 02, 2015 12:18 AM EST

Tamiflu Is Effective In Shortening Flu Symptoms

New findings published in The Lancet suggest that the antiviral drug Tamiflu may shorten the length of flu symptoms by close to a day.

boots
Feb 01, 2015 11:35 PM EST

Dog Survives After Eating Calf-High Boots

Dogs have gained the title of "man's best friend," for their cheery attitude and enduring loyalty to their owners. However, these lovable animals are also known for their uncanny ability to scarf down just about anything. And that was certainly the case for Vince.Phi

Pregnancy
Feb 01, 2015 10:17 PM EST

Improving Your Health Before Pregnancy May Help Prevent Childhood Obesity

Researchers at University of Southampton have found that a child's early environment right before and after birth could ultimately determine a higher risk of obesity later in life.

Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
Jan 31, 2015 08:13 AM EST

Scientists Track Down the 'Missing' Oil from the Deepwater Horizon Spill in the Gulf of Mexico

After 200 million gallons of crude oil spilled into the Gulf of Mexico during the disastrous Deepwater Horizon oil spill, not all of the oil was accounted for. Now, a new study has found out exactly where all of the oil went--and how it might impact the ocean in the future.

Meditating Mummy
Jan 31, 2015 08:13 AM EST

200-Year-Old Meditating Mummy of a Monk was Discovered Sitting in the Lotus Position

The mummified remains of a meditating Buddhist monk have been discovered in Mongolia-and the body is still in a meditation position. Currently, researchers estimate that the monk is at least 200 years old.

Zebra
Jan 31, 2015 08:13 AM EST

Why Do Zebras Have Stripes? Scientists Uncover the Evolutionary Answer

How and why did zebras get their stripes? That's a good question and now, scientists may just have the answer.

Super Bowl Snacks
Jan 30, 2015 11:19 PM EST

Americans Eat An Insane Amount Of Calories During Super Bowl Sunday, Study Shows

Super Bowl Sunday has become a great American tradition. However, this can oftentimes be a chance for many sports-lovers to overindulge on favorite snacks, whether that's too many Doritos or another one too many beers.

Twitter
Jan 30, 2015 08:44 PM EST

Sexism May Be Improved With The Help Of Social Media

Researchers at Wilfrid Laurier University looked to see if publically speaking out against sexism could help improve women's wellbeing by giving them a chance to express themselves in ways that could potentially make a difference.

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