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Punxsutawney Phil
Mar 22, 2013 11:57 AM EDT

Punxsutawney Phil Faces Death Penalty: Ohio Prosecutor Files Indictment Against Groundhog

An Ohio prosecutor is filing an indictment against Punxsutawney Phil, stating that he knowingly misled the public by predicting spring would come early.

Bird Fossil
Mar 22, 2013 11:05 AM EDT

Caribbean Bird Fossils Reveal Human-Caused Mass Extinction Event

Fossils of Caribbean birds from Haiti have revealed that a mass extinction event caused by humans may not have occurred as suddenly as once thought.

Study Shed Light on the How Brain and Inner Ear Developed in Dinosaurs
Mar 22, 2013 10:38 AM EDT

Girl Discovers Dinosaur: 9-Year-Old Dubs New Species Vectidraco daisymorrisae

Some little girls like drawing pictures and climbing trees. Others like discovering new species of dinosaurs? That's right-you heard correctly. At the age of 9, Daisy Morris discovered what scientists have named Vectidraco daisymorrisae or the "Dragon from the Isle of Wight."

Bacteria
Mar 22, 2013 10:15 AM EDT

Deadly Meningitis Strain in New York City, Only Seen in Men

A deadly strain of bacterial meningitis has been issued by the New York City health department, warning residents that they should be vaccinated as the strain could be lethal.

Monsoon
Mar 22, 2013 10:15 AM EDT

Massive Monsoons Sweep Across Northern Hemisphere: Increased Rainfall Not Caused by Global Warming

There's been an unexpected increase in the monsoon rainfall in the Northern Hemisphere and for once, global warming isn't to blame.

Painkillers Increase the Risk of Heart Attacks: Study
Mar 22, 2013 09:52 AM EDT

European Union Pushes Multiple Sclerosis Drugs, Biogen, Sanofi; Gilead HIV pill

The European Medicines Agency has recommended the approval of two new multiple sclerosis pills from Biogen Idec and Sanofi. Reports indicate that the two drugs are expected to become major best sellers.

Study Links Childhood Asthma to Lack of Ventilation for Gas Stoves
Mar 22, 2013 09:22 AM EDT

Traffic Pollution Causes Asthma in Children: Secondhand Smoke Isn't the Only Risk

Traffic pollution may cause asthma in children as much as secondhand smoke, according to a new study.

Men
Mar 22, 2013 09:04 AM EDT

FDA Warns of Dangers of Sexual Supplements, Grandpa should Skip out on Sildenafil (VIDEO)

A new report from the Food and Drug Administration warns that several of these supplements for sexual enhancement drugs may contain hidden ingredients with harmful risks.

Rare Giant Twin Pandas Born at Wolong Nature Reserve, China
Mar 22, 2013 09:02 AM EDT

Pandas at San Diego Zoo Enjoy Snowy Day

The seven-month-old cub Xiao Liwu, youngest member of the panda family at the San Diego zoo, witnessed a new experience recently as it got to play in the snow for the first time.

Mar 22, 2013 08:47 AM EDT

Energy Drinks Cause Increased Blood Pressure and Disturbed Heart Rhythm

Energy drinks are everywhere, making them easily accessible to everyone. The latest finding suggests that energy drinks may increase blood pressure and also disturb the heart's natural rhythm.

Six-legged Robot
Mar 22, 2013 08:34 AM EDT

Six-Legged Sprinting Robot 'Lizard' May One Day Roam Mars (Video)

Inspired by lizards, researchers have created a robot that can sprint across different types of terrain and may one day be the future of rovers on Mars.

Removal of Tsunami Dock in Washington Coast Begins
Mar 22, 2013 08:32 AM EDT

Removal of Tsunami Dock in Washington Coast Begins

The debris of a 65-foot-long dock that was set adrift by the Tsunami and Earthquake that hit Japan in 2011 is now being dismantled and removed from the Washington state beach where it beached.

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