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King Cobra
Jan 28, 2015 07:14 AM EST

World's Oldest Snake Fossils Uncover Evolutionary History of These Reptiles (VIDEO)

Scientists have discovered the fossilized remains of four ancient snakes that lived between 140 and 167 million years ago that may just change the way we think about the origins of these reptiles.

Kepler-444
Jan 28, 2015 06:53 AM EST

Ancient Star System with Earth-like Planets Spotted by NASA's Kepler

Astronomers have spotted an ancient, sun-like star with orbiting planets in a system that dates back to the dawn of the galaxy. The system is the oldest to be discovered by far with Earth-sized planets, and proves that such planets formed throughout the history of the universe.

Snoring
Jan 28, 2015 12:35 AM EST

Chronic Insomnia Linked To Risk Of Hypertension, According To Study

Can't sleep? Have you ever thought it might have something to do with high blood pressure, otherwise known as hypertension?

According to NYC Budget Office statistics, 7% of the city's jail population is between 16- and 18 years of age.
Jan 27, 2015 10:38 PM EST

Sex Therapy In Prison Does Not Deter Some Offenders

New research on sex offenders in prison shows that since 1991, sexual offenders in prisons and psychiatric hospitals are not benefitting from treatment.

Removing Vending Machines from Schools May not Help Lowering Soda Consumption
Jan 27, 2015 09:56 PM EST

Here's Why Soda Can Be Dangerous For Young Women

We all know that soda isn't good for you. But did you know that girl's who drink soda often could be in danger of disrupting their hormones?

Medication Improves Parenting Skills In Adults With ADHD
Jan 27, 2015 01:50 PM EST

Child Neglect Can Have Lifelong Impacts On The Brain

The psychological effects of child neglect can have lasting problems on the brain, according to a new study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics. Researchers found changes in white matter of the brain when examining the physical effects of the issue.

Smokers Taking Excess of Sodium Have Higher Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Jan 27, 2015 12:09 PM EST

Low Sodium Levels Increase Liver Transplant Survival Benefit

Low sodium levels in the blood, otherwise known as hyponatremia, can increase the risk of dying for patients on a liver transplant waiting list.

Honeybee
Jan 27, 2015 11:04 AM EST

Decline of Crop-Pollinating Bees May Cause Human Malnutrition

Scientists have found that if crop-pollinating insects like bees continue to decline, more than half of the people in some developing countries may be at risk for malnutrition.

Baby Eye
Jan 27, 2015 10:34 AM EST

Baby Born Without Eyes At Arizona Hospital

Nearly three-month-old Richie Lopez is like most other infants his age, except that he was born without eyeballs-a rather rare condition known as Anophthalmia in which the eye tissue is completely absent.

Drone
Jan 27, 2015 10:04 AM EST

Drones May be Critical for Precision Agriculture in the Future

The future of agriculture may be all about drones. Unmanned aerial vehicles could greatly help farmers with precision agriculture in the future.

Forest Trees
Jan 27, 2015 09:30 AM EST

Forests May be Storing Less Carbon Than Expected with Land Use Changes

Scientists have found that carbon accumulation levels in the southeastern U.S. may be slowing due to forest dynamics and land use changes.

DSCOVR
Jan 27, 2015 08:35 AM EST

New NOAA DSCOVR Satellite to Multitask by Watching Both Earth and the Sun

A new satellite may be multitasking after it's launched into space. While some satellites only monitor the Earth and other satellites only monitor the sun, the new DSCOVR satellite will keep an eye on both.

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