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Children Raised by Same Sex Couple Are Healthier, Study Finds
Jan 30, 2015 07:01 PM EST

Same-Sex Couples Share Unique Stress Experiences

Thirty-six states have legalized same-sex marriage, yet stigmas surrounding acceptance stand. Ongoing research by officials at San Francisco University is examining how many of these couples today are still stigmatized and disadvantaged in modern-day society.

Bathroom Reading
Jan 30, 2015 04:08 PM EST

Pooping Could Help You Earn Up to $13,000: See How

Want to make up to $13,000 a year for your poop? If you're located in the Boston area, OpenBiome may have a job for you.

Athletics
Jan 30, 2015 03:18 PM EST

Our Body Clock May Determine Who Wins The Game

Our hopes and aspirations could be influenced by luck. Similarly, they could also be influenced by how much sleep we get the night before, which is particularly true for athletes.

Circumcision Significantly Lowers the Risk of HIV in Young African Men
Jan 30, 2015 02:43 PM EST

New HIV Drug Approved By FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved two fixed-dose HIV pills that combine protease inhibitors produced by Gilead Sciences: One by Bristol-Myers Squibb and the other by Johnson & Johnson.

Red Wine
Jan 30, 2015 01:18 PM EST

Wine During Middle Age May Increase Your Stroke Risk

Is a glass of wine a day good for you? Previous studies have shown that the resveratrol from red wine, in particular, can be healthy for your heart, in moderation. Yet did you know that indulging in a large glass of wine a day during middle age could increase stroke risk?

Quail
Jan 30, 2015 11:04 AM EST

Chicks Think Like Humans: Here's Why

Baby chicks are yellow, fluffy and down-right adorable. However, most humans probably aren't thinking they have anything in common with modern-day Homo sapiens. Turns out that these adorable creatures map out small numbers on the left side and bigger numbers on the right side, just like us. The inte...

Rock Python
Jan 30, 2015 10:55 AM EST

Florida FWC Hunts Down Invasive Rock Pythons Before They Spread

Pythons are invading Florida and now, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) are increasing efforts to remove these snakes before they can spread further.

Sea Slug
Jan 30, 2015 10:23 AM EST

Warmer Temperatures Cause Population Explosion of Bright Pink Sea Slugs in California

It looks like our seas may be getting a bit slimier, thanks to warming conditions. Scientists have examined skyrocketing sea slug populations and have found that they may be linked to warming oceans.

Saturn's Moon, Titan
Jan 30, 2015 10:10 AM EST

Cassini Spots Saturn's Moon Titan Naked in a Blast of Solar Wind

It turns out that Saturn's largest moon, Titan, behaves a lot like Mars and Venus. Scientists have studied data from NASA's Cassini mission and have found that unmagnetized bodies like Titan may interact with the solar wind in the same basic ways, despite their distance from the sun.

NGC 7714 Galaxy
Jan 30, 2015 09:47 AM EST

Hubble Space Telescope Spots a Galactic Collision as a Spiral Galaxies Arms are Twisted

The Hubble Space Telescope has captured two galaxies in the midst of what appears to be a galactic collision.

Sugar
Jan 30, 2015 09:05 AM EST

Added Fructose and Sugars May be the Main Drivers of Type 2 Diabetes

When it comes to type 2 diabetes, added fructose may actually be the main cause. Scientists have discovered that added sugars, particular those containing fructose, are a principal driver of diabetes and pre-diabetes.

Cassiopeia A
Jan 30, 2015 08:54 AM EST

New 3D Map of Supernova Cassiopeia A Reveals Bubbly Interior

Scientists have taken a closer look at one of the most well studied supernova remnants in our galaxy, Cassiopeia A. They've created a new 3D map of its interior that reveals surprising, never-before-seen details about the supernova.

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