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New York City metropolitan area at night from space
Apr 01, 2013 12:18 PM EDT

New York City at Night Seen From ISS in Space (Photo)

This magnificent night image of the greater New York City metropolitan area was taken by one of the lucky Expedition 35 crew members aboard the Earth-orbiting International Space Station.

Teenagers
Apr 01, 2013 11:56 AM EDT

Fewer Young Adolescents Engaging in Sexual Activity, Most Sexually Active by 17

The amount of sexual activity among the younger adolescents has been a long debated topic of uncertainty as to whether statistics accurately paint a clear picture of their behavior.

Ancient Bird
Apr 01, 2013 11:32 AM EDT

Prehistoric Bird Extinction Linked to Human Colonization

Research from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville shows that about a thousand bird species likely became extinct due to human colonization.

Comet ISON
Apr 01, 2013 11:27 AM EDT

NASA Releases New Image of 'Comet of the Century': Will ISON Dazzle or Fizzle? (Video)

NASA has released a new image of the "comet of the century," which is set to buzz past the sun in November this year.

Salmon
Apr 01, 2013 11:24 AM EDT

Fish Oil Confirmed to Enhance Immune System, White Blood Cell Activity

DHA-rich fish oil was found to enhance B cell activity, a white blood cell, according to a study appearing in the April 2013 issue of the Journal of Leukocyte Biology.

Gorilla
Apr 01, 2013 10:56 AM EDT

Bronx Zoo Gorilla: Pattycake Dies at Age 40, Outlived Average Gorilla by Three Years (Video)

Pattycake, the first gorilla born in New York City, died at the age of 40 at the Bronx Zoo. However, reports show that she lived 3 years longer than the average gorilla.

Cicada
Apr 01, 2013 10:27 AM EDT

Buzzing Cicada Swarm Hatching this Spring: Get Ready for a Massive Cleanup

A buzzing, flying cicada brood is set to hatch after living underground for 17 years, which could mean some massive cleanup efforts for suburbanites.

BMC
Apr 01, 2013 10:26 AM EDT

Boston Medical Center Faces Hepatitis B Virus Scare, Department of Health Investigating Virus Exposure

Possible Hepatitis B exposure shook the community of Boston Medical Center, with reports alleging that the virus was spread through the hospital while five patients were undergoing treatment.

New England Cottontail
Apr 01, 2013 09:45 AM EDT

New England's Rabbit Loses More than 80 Percent of its Habitat: Peter Cottontail Disappears

Peter Cottontail may be losing his home. The New England cottontail rabbit population is declining due to the disappearance of its natural habitat.

Study Links Weight Talks With Teens to Eating Disorders
Apr 01, 2013 09:31 AM EDT

80 Percent of U.S. Adolescents have Poor Diet, Leading Cause of Health Complications

Low levels of physical activity in adolescents combined with an unhealthy diet have been linked to a higher risk of teens growing up with some serious health complications, according to a recent study.

Global Warming Causes Expansion in Antarctic Sea Ice
Apr 01, 2013 08:27 AM EDT

Global Warming Causes Expansion in Antarctic Sea Ice

Global warming has caused an increase in sea ice in Antarctica, and the increase in sea ice significantly affects the temperature in the Southern Oceans.

Coffee Lovers: Increased Consumption of Coffee Lowers the Risk of type 2 Diabetes
Apr 01, 2013 08:27 AM EDT

E. Coli Bacteria 'Addicted' to Caffeine: Keep that Away from My Coffee!

Researchers have engineered E. Coli bacteria that are "addicted" to caffeine. Better keep that away from your coffee.

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