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Biblical Scroll
Apr 14, 2016 05:01 AM EDT

New Evidence Suggests Bible Was Written Earlier Than Previously Thought

The composition timeline of key biblical texts may be pushed back with the discovery of new inscriptions in Arad .

Penguins
Apr 14, 2016 05:01 AM EDT

A New Penguin Watch 2.0 Uses Cameras To Monitor Penguins

A camera monitoring program called Penguin watch 2.0 has been launched to spy the penguins around the Antarctica.

International Space Station
Apr 14, 2016 04:59 AM EDT

NASA Installing Attachable Inflatable Space Habitat To ISS

NASA will add extra space to the International Space Station (ISS) on Saturday with an inflatable habitat.

Neanderthals
Apr 14, 2016 04:58 AM EDT

Human Diseases Spelled Doom For Neanderthals

Homo sapiens passed on tropical diseases to Neanderthals that may have contributed to the latter's extinction.

Ancient Carving
Apr 14, 2016 04:54 AM EDT

STIs May Have Led To Prevalence Of Monogamy In Ancient Humans

The advent of agricultural societies shifted the focus from polygamy to monogamy due to the consequent spread of STIs, according to a new study.

President Obama Speaks At Clean Energy Summit In Las Vegas
Apr 13, 2016 08:44 AM EDT

Kerosene Use Reduction Improves Disability Adjusted Life Years, Economy, Clean Energy

Clean energy sources were now being considered by individuals who had opted not to rely on inefficient and polluting kerosene lamps for household lighting. However, shifting away from kerosene and minimizing the associated impacts were more complex than simply providing an electrical connection, sin...

First Anniversary Of Terrorist Group Boko Haram Abducting 200 Nigerian Girls
Apr 13, 2016 08:41 AM EDT

Boko Haram Violence, Climate Change Makes Africa Lose Rice Cultivation Tradition

The Boko Haram violence between militants and Cameroon's armed forces in the region had made it difficult for some farmers to access their fields in Cameroon's Far North Region. The region had been hosting 82,000 internally displaced individuals affected by the spillover of the insurgency in Cameroo...

Broken Ice At Sunset
Apr 13, 2016 05:15 AM EDT

Ice Collapse In Antarctica Horrifies Scientists

Ice collapse in Antarctica may result to up to six feet of increase in water levels by 2100.

Oly Torch Relax X
Apr 13, 2016 05:14 AM EDT

Alaska's Juneau Icefield Might Vanish By 2200

The source of Alaska's Mendenhall Glacier, the Juneau Icefield, might be gone by 2200 if the climate change continues to increase, according to research.

Arrival Of Pelagic Crabs May Indicate El Nino Event
Apr 13, 2016 05:08 AM EDT

Scientists Spotted Massive Red Crabs Swarming In The Off Coast Of Panama

Scientists who are studying the biodiversity at the Hannibal Bank seamount off the coast of Panama have discovered red crabs swarming in low-oxygen waters during their final dive using a submersible Deep Rover 2 last summer.

Beekeepers Report Higher Loss Rates In Bee Populations
Apr 13, 2016 05:07 AM EDT

Research Reveals Climate Change Causes Increase In Pollen Allergy

Pollen allergies increased due to climate change, as pollens are released during warmer weather.

New Born Bengal Tiger Cubs At Bali Zoo
Apr 13, 2016 04:59 AM EDT

Tiger Numbers On The Rise For The First Time In A Hundred Years

The increase in tiger population seen as the first step to successful conservation efforts.

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