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Milky Way Galaxy
Feb 24, 2016 08:19 AM EST

ATLASGAL Survey of the Milky Way Galaxy Reveals New, Spectacular Views (VIDEO)

Researchers have officially completed a survey of the Milky Way galaxy.

Tektites
Feb 24, 2016 07:59 AM EST

Multiple Cosmic Impacts Slammed Earth 790000 Years Ago

Scientists have learned a bit more about the history of cosmic impacts on Earth.

Reef Shark
Feb 24, 2016 07:24 AM EST

Sharks Prefer Cheeseburger-Sized Bites Rather Than Huge Mouthfuls

While sharks are often characterized as being terrors of the deep, they aren't nearly as fearsome as their reputation states. Scientists have found that reef sharks prefer prey that's bite-sized-which is about as small as a cheeseburger.

Brown Bat
Feb 24, 2016 07:23 AM EST

What Bats are Telling Us About Directional Hearing in Humans

When you're talking with a person in a crowded place, you can focus your attention on the conversation you're having while ignoring the ones happening around you. But how is this possible?

Graphic Warning Labels
Feb 24, 2016 07:23 AM EST

Graphic Smoking Labels May Not Deter Smokers from Cigarettes

Graphic images may not actually scare smokers away from smoking. Scientists have found that images of disease placed on labels may not deter smokers from buying cigarettes.

Fish
Feb 24, 2016 07:22 AM EST

Prehistoric Fish Once Had a Hook-Shaped Sail on its Back

Researchers have uncovered a prehistoric fish that once possessed a hook-shaped sail on its back.

Dodo Bird
Feb 24, 2016 07:14 AM EST

Dodos Weren't Bird Brains! New Study Reveals They Were Intelligent

The dodo bird may have been more intelligent than previously thought. Scientists have found that the overall size of the dodo's brain in relation to its body size was on par with its closest living relatives: pigeons.

ring
Feb 23, 2016 11:22 PM EST

Vaginal Ring: Multinational Trial Shows Strong Protection Against HIV

An experimental vaginal ring that contains the antiretroviral drug dapivirine to fight against HIV was found to help prevent infection when used consistently and properly, according to a clinical trial in four sub-Saharan African countries.

Lusi Mud Flow
Feb 23, 2016 07:46 PM EST

Half Of Gay Black Men May Become HIV Infected, CDC Says

New research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that an estimated half of bisexual and gay black men in the United States will become infected with HIV: The information is based on a new government analysis.

Intake of Alcohol Before Pregnancy Tied to Intestinal Birth Defect
Feb 23, 2016 06:58 PM EST

Alcohol Exposure During Pregnancy May Affect Multiple Generations

Alcohol exposure during pregnancy doesn't just affect a future child's health. According to researchers at Binghamton University, it also affects the next three generations, who may be at an increased risk of developing alcoholism.

Impact of CVD Risk Factors Higher in Women and Blacks, Study Finds
Feb 23, 2016 05:13 PM EST

Just A Little Weight Loss Equals Huge Health Changes

A little weight-loss can mean a lot, according to a new study by researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

Abdominal Obesity Rate Reducing Among Children in U.S: Study
Feb 23, 2016 02:52 PM EST

Virtual Reality: Could Technology Be Used To Fight Obesity?

Virtual reality may help in fighting obesity, according to recent findings published in the journal Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking.

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