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Frequent Childhood Nightmares Linked to Increase Risk of Psychotic Experiences
Apr 04, 2013 04:03 PM EDT

Hypnagogic Imagery Shows Objects in Dreams, Visual Decoder Learns Algorithms

Researchers can now see your dreams too using "hypnagogic imagery," the dream-like state that people fall into during sleep.

3-D Printer
Apr 04, 2013 03:00 PM EDT

Custom 3-D Printer Pumps Out Synthetic Tissues Made of Tiny Droplets (Video)

A 3-D printer can pump out synthetic tissues made up of a network of tiny water droplets.

3D printed models of the lungs and skeletal features of a rat X-ray CT data set.
Apr 04, 2013 02:48 PM EDT

3D-Printing of Bones Directly From X-Ray CT Scans Demonstrated by Freshman Student, HOWTO

Anatomical 3D models directly derived from X-ray computer tomographic data sets were used by University of Notre Dame researchers to demonstrate the ability to rapidly and easily 3D-print bones from these clinical scans.

doctor
Apr 04, 2013 02:37 PM EDT

Walgreen Clinics, Largest U.S. Drugstore Chain, Expand Treatment Options

The largest U.S. drugstore chain is expanding its treatment options to help out some new customers, including millions who will gain insurance under the Affordable Care Act.

West African Mud Turtle
Apr 04, 2013 02:31 PM EDT

African Turtle was Never Extinct: New Findings Reveal Species Didn't Exist

Researchers have discovered that a species of turtle, named the Seychelles turtle, never went extinct--because it never existed in the first place.

Children
Apr 04, 2013 01:52 PM EDT

Sense of Physical Self Different in Adults, Children Believe in Magic

According to a new study published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, children's sense of having and owning a body differs from that of adults, which indicates that our sense of physical self develops over time.

Adelie Penguin
Apr 04, 2013 01:34 PM EDT

The Climate Change Winners: Adelie Penguins Benefit from Warmer Global Temperatures

Adelie penguins are the winners of climate change, benefiting from warmer global temperatures.

Supernova
Apr 04, 2013 12:26 PM EDT

Farthest Supernova Yet Discovered by NASA: Star Explosion Reveals Cosmic Distances

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has located the farthest supernova to date of the type used to measure cosmic distances.

FDA Approves First Autonomous Remote Presence Robot 'RP-VITA'
Apr 04, 2013 12:13 PM EDT

Robotic Therapy May Reduce Pain and Anxiety Among Pediatric Patients

Companionship offers an important physical connection throughout life, and especially for those coping with the pain, stress and emotional effects of a serious illness, this can be even more of a necessity. A new study shows that robotic animals may offer some benefits to those with health issues th...

Breathing
Apr 04, 2013 11:55 AM EDT

Exhaled Breath Provides Metabolic Fingerprint, May Be Helpful in Diagnosing Disease

Breath analyses may provide a "fingerprint" for individuals that can help diagnose certain diseases and other health problems.

Poecilotheria rajaei Spider
Apr 04, 2013 11:48 AM EDT

Terrifying, Face-Sized Spider Recently Discovered in Sri Lanka

A terrifying, face-sized spider was recently discovered in northern Sri Lanka.

Iraq Archaeological Site
Apr 04, 2013 11:01 AM EDT

Major Archaeological Find Reveals Ancient History of Iraq and Home of Biblical Abraham

A major archaeological find has thrown new light on the history of ancient Iraq, and has revealed the home of the biblical Abraham.

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