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Corn crops
Jan 18, 2013 03:40 PM EST

Climate Change Report Warns of Warming Midwest

A new study has shown that climate change will lead to more frequent and intense heat waves in the Midwest.

Asteroids
Jan 18, 2013 02:34 PM EST

Asteroid to be Deflected by ESA; So Long, Doomsday

The ESA has proposed sending out a mission to a nearby asteroid to test methods of asteroid deflection.

air pollution iran no2
Jan 18, 2013 01:55 PM EST

Ozone Air Pollution, Greenhouse Effects Show Regional Variability in Study

A new study about Ozone, coupled with satellite images, gives insights about the effects and how to best address the gas which is both is both a major air pollutant with known adverse health effects and a greenhouse gas that traps heat from escaping Earth's atmosphere.

Insurance
Jan 18, 2013 01:41 PM EST

Hip Implants Can Cause Tissue Damage According to FDA

Metal-on-metal hip implants can cause some serious issues, according to the FDA.

Forest
Jan 18, 2013 01:00 PM EST

Climate Change is Affecting the Amazon Rainforest Warns NASA

A new study lead by NASA has shown that the recurring droughts that have damaged Amazonia may be signs of large-scale degradation due to climate change.

Smartphone
Jan 18, 2013 12:11 PM EST

Apps Detect Skin Cancer; Or Do They?

Can an app really replace a visit to your dermatologist?

Mouse
Jan 18, 2013 11:27 AM EST

Glowing Mice Help Researchers Track Cancer

Researchers made some surprising discoveries when they used glowing mice to help track the progression of cancer and aging.

textile
Jan 18, 2013 11:22 AM EST

Scientists Made Superomniphobic Material That Even Repels Blood

Scientists have developed a so-called "superomniphobic" surface that allows for the production of absolutely stain-proof, spill-proof clothing, protective garments, and other products that shrug off virtually every liquid - from blood and ketchup to concentrated acids.

Mona Lisa
Jan 18, 2013 10:19 AM EST

Mona Lisa Beamed to the Moon with Lasers; Thanks, NASA (Video)

NASA recently projected an image of the iconic painting into space.

Quail
Jan 18, 2013 09:17 AM EST

Quail Camouflage Their Colorful Eggs; Playing Hide and Seek

A new study conducted by scientists and published in the journal Current Biology shows that Japanese quail try to protect their colorful eggs from predators by using customized camouflage.

ITER Tokamak
Jan 17, 2013 05:37 PM EST

Construction Contract for ITER Fusion Reactor Signed, HQ Inaugurated

The brand-new headquarter building of the ITER fusion research program was officially inaugurated today, located right beside the gigantic fusion reactor that is currently being constructed at the site. For the occasion, the European Union's Commissioner for Energy Günther Oettinger and the French ...

Puppy
Jan 17, 2013 05:05 PM EST

Why Wild Wolves Can Never be Tamed

If dogs are man’s best friend, then why aren’t wolves? This question has baffled scientists for years; the two species are genetically similar, but wolves will remain obstinately wild while dogs can be tamed.

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