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Minorities
Feb 18, 2013 11:59 AM EST

Black, Asian and Minorities can "Opt-Out" of Organ Donation System

Chairman of Kidney Wales Foundation (KWF), Roy Thomas, said that more minority groups will be saved under an "opt-out" organ donation system.

Ancient Teeth
Feb 18, 2013 11:55 AM EST

Ancient Teeth Bacteria Reveal Health Consequences of Modern Diet

Ancient tartar found on the teeth of skeletons may reveal the health consequences of the modern diet.

Pregnancy
Feb 18, 2013 11:22 AM EST

IVF Does Not Increase Breast or Gynecological Cancer Risk

In vitro fertilization does not increase the risk of breast and gynecological cancers, according to new research.

Zombie Cell
Feb 18, 2013 10:42 AM EST

New 'Zombie' Cells Outperform the Living in the Lab

Scientists have created "zombie" mammalian cells that function better after they die.

Meteor
Feb 18, 2013 09:54 AM EST

'Fireball' Lights up Florida's Skies: Another Meteor? (Video)

Floridians reported seeing a meteor in the sky on Sunday night, only days after a meteorite crashed in Russia.

Knut Polar Bear
Feb 18, 2013 09:10 AM EST

German Celebrity Polar Bear on Display at Berlin Museum

Knut, the celebrity German polar bear, has been recreated as a life-size model for adoring fans.

Jupiter
Feb 18, 2013 08:18 AM EST

Jupiter and Our Moon will Put on Celestial Show Tonight; Don't Miss it! (Video)

The moon and Jupiter will be visible in our night sky tonight. Don't miss the show!

Jupiter's Moon Europa Most Likely to Support Life
Feb 18, 2013 07:41 AM EST

Jupiter's Moon Europa Most Likely to Support Life

Jupiter's icy moon Europa, which is thought to have a surface ocean of salty water, is the most likely to support the survival of simple microorganisms.

Limiting Screen Time Improves Children’s Sleep, Behaviour and Academic Performance
Feb 18, 2013 06:40 AM EST

Too Much TV during Childhood Linked to Antisocial Behaviour

Kids who engage in excessive television-viewing are at a higher risk of developing antisocial and criminal behavior in adulthood, according to researchers at the University of Otago, New Zealand.

Russian Meteor Fragments Containing 10 percent Iron Found in Urals Region
Feb 18, 2013 05:48 AM EST

Russian Meteor Fragments Containing 10 Percent Iron Found in Urals Region

A statement from Russian scientists says that fragments from a meteorite have been found in Russia's Urals region around a frozen lake.

Feb 17, 2013 07:46 PM EST

Cambodia Reports 7th Bird Flu Victim for 2013

Cambodia has reported a total of seven bird flu cases since the beginning of the year and two patients are in critical condition, reports say.

Feb 17, 2013 07:42 PM EST

Researchers Implant 'Sixth Sense' into Lab Rats [VIDEO]

Researchers from Duke University placed an implant in the brains of the mice and through that, they were able to create animals that could "touch" infrared light, according to the study published in the journal Nature Communications.

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