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Blood Test
Mar 28, 2013 03:25 PM EDT

Stem Cell Researchers Reverse Aging of Blood

By reversing, or reprogramming, the stem cells that produce blood, Lund University researchers have succeeded in rejuvenating the blood of mice. Their results suggest that most of the negative aging effects are not caused by primary DNA damage which would be permanent, but are in fact reversible bec...

Earth Impact
Mar 28, 2013 02:54 PM EDT

Global Firestorm may Have Killed the Dinosaurs after Massive Asteroid Slammed into Earth

The massive asteroid that killed 80 percent of Earth's species may have triggered a global firestorm that wiped out the dinosaurs, according to a new study.

Expedition 35
Mar 28, 2013 02:07 PM EDT

NASA Astronauts Plan Historic, Speedy Flight to International Space Station: Watch Today!

NASA astronauts plan to make history today by reaching the International Space Station in a matter of hours rather than days.

Eye
Mar 28, 2013 01:34 PM EDT

Teen Nearly Blinded by Acanthamoeba Infection, Parasite Latched onto her Contact Lense

Eighteen year old Ashley Hyde was nearly blinded after discovering that a parasite had latched onto one of her contact lenses. Reports indicate that she started having throbbing and redness in her eye yet doctors were uncertain what was wrong with her.

Placodont
Mar 28, 2013 01:13 PM EDT

Recently Discovered Fossil Gives New Clues about Origin of Prehistoric Marine Reptile

A fossil may give new clues about the origin of a prehistoric, marine reptile that stalked the Earth millions of years ago.

Medicine
Mar 28, 2013 12:24 PM EDT

New Drug for Hepatitis C shows Promising Interaction with Minimal Side Effects

While doctors report many successes with current treatments for the virus, Hepatitis C, the drugs on the market to combat the problem often contain some serious side effects that can lead to liver failure or even cancer, according to reports. However, a new study may offer a promising drug for a hea...

Lioness
Mar 28, 2013 12:16 PM EDT

Lion Kills Heron at Amsterdam Zoo: Dangers of Landing Near a Lioness (Video)

A lion killed a heron at an Amsterdam zoo. Now, you can watch it all on video.

Locust Swarm
Mar 28, 2013 11:48 AM EDT

Near-Biblical Locust Plague Threatens Madagascar: $41 Million Needed to Combat Insects

Madagascar has said that it will need $41 million to combat the locust plague that's currently infesting the island.

Elephant Bird Egg
Mar 28, 2013 11:11 AM EDT

Rare Dodo Femur Bone and Extinct Elephant Bird Egg Up for Auction: Buy Some History

A rare femur bone from the extinct dodo bird and an egg from the long-gone elephant bird will both be put up for auction on April 24.

Sea Hare
Mar 28, 2013 10:29 AM EDT

Sea Hares Shoot Sticky Mucus to Kill Attacking Predators' Sense of Smell

Sea hares employ a sticky, mucus-like defense when attacked by predators, killing their sense of smell

Bee
Mar 28, 2013 09:38 AM EDT

Pesticides Make Bees Dumber: Chemicals Damage Brains and Affect Foraging

Pesticides may be making bees dumber, damaging their brains and causing them to be unable to properly forage.

 Footprints Sumatran Belonging to the Endangered Sumatran Rhino Found in Indonesia
Mar 28, 2013 08:19 AM EDT

Footprints Belonging to Endangered Sumatran Rhino Found in Indonesia

WWF Indonesia monitoring team discovered several footprints that are believed to be from the critically endangered Sumatran rhino.

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