Our ancient ancestors first domesticated dogs thousands of years ago. Now, researchers are taking a closer look at the history of our canine companions, and have found that dogs may have first successfully migrated to the Americans only about 10,000 years ago.
NASA has captured some surprising and spectacular activity from the Superstar Eta Carinae. Now, they've used new 3D models that reveal never-before-seen features of the stars' interactions as decade-old shells of ionized gas race away from Eta Carinae at a million miles per hour.
There may be another reason to avoid fast food. Researchers have found that the amount of fast food that children eat may be linked to how well they do in school.
Hiding your true feelings isn't always the best thing to do. Previous studies have shown that masking emotions can have a negative effect on your physical and mental health down the road. Yet did you know that faking a smile every once in a while even when you're not happy can help bring positive vi...
Could "lost languages" influence brain development? Recent findings published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) examine how a person's mother tongue could carry crucial neural patterns that exist even if the child stops learning the language.
Previous studies have shown that species such as amphibians and fish can regenerate retinal cells. Now, new findings recently published in the ARVO journal Translational Vision Science & Technology (TVST) show the result of both the work and discussions among key leaders in retinal degeneration, ocu...
Love avocados? Here's a heart healthy excuse to eat one every day.
Some women looking to give up smoking may have a tougher time than men, particularly if they are looking to start the process right after menstruation. Recent findings published in Psychiatry Journal found that women's urge to smoke is strongest during the follicular phase.On the other hand, researc...
While the vast majority of babies won't start to sprout their teeth until between 4 and 7 months of age, Branson, Mo., baby Alyssa Bailey was a little bit ahead of schedule. When she was born three days after Christmas in perfectly healthy condition, her two lower front teeth had already sprouted in...
Of course, there's nothing wrong with taking a picture of yourself every now and then, otherwise known as a "selfie." But did you know an excessive amount can be a sign of narcissism?
High blood sugar may be a symptom of increased risk of diabetes, need for hospitalization and even mortality, in more severe cases, according to recent findings published in the European Heart Journal.
Could asphalt actually provide a new technique for "green" carbon capture? Scientists have found that the best material to keep carbon dioxide from natural gas wells from fouling the atmosphere may be a derivative of asphalt.
