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Large Mammalian Brain
Feb 17, 2016 10:12 AM EST

Big-Brained Mammals More Likely To Go Extinct

A study finds that big-brained mammals are more likely to go extinct.

Fossil
Feb 17, 2016 09:40 AM EST

Ancient Fossil Ancestor Reveals Humans Split from Apes Far Earlier Than Expected

It turns out that humans split from apes far earlier than anyone expected.

Soil-Transmitted Parasites
Feb 17, 2016 09:04 AM EST

How Climate Change Will Impact Parasites and Infections

Scientists have taken a closer look to see how climate change and the immune reaction of the infected individual can affect the long-term and seasonal dynamics of parasite infections.

Adelie Penguin
Feb 17, 2016 08:07 AM EST

Giant Iceberg is Impacting the Adelie Penguin Population, But Doesn't Mean They're Dead

An immense iceberg settled at the coast of Antarctica six years ago, and may be impacting Adelie penguins.

Immune System Baby
Feb 17, 2016 01:31 AM EST

Bullying: Premature Babies May Be More Likely To Be Bullied

Babies born prematurely may be more likely to be bullied as children, according to recent findings published in the journal Pediatrics.

Autism Spectrum Disorder
Feb 17, 2016 01:15 AM EST

Autism: Could Early Screenings Actually Be Harmful?

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is unsure at this time whether autism screenings for young children is beneficial or if it could even potentially be harmful, according to a recent statement from the agency.

Internet
Feb 17, 2016 12:42 AM EST

ADHD Meds Being Abused By College Kids

More and more college students are misusing attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication to study, according to new research.

Cancer cells different parts of the body could be identified in their early stages.
Feb 17, 2016 12:26 AM EST

Immune System Trained To Kill Cancer: New T-Cell Therapy

Three new studies presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science found that reprogramming a patients' own immune cells help in targeting specific molecules in cancer that lead to high rates of remission. The T-cell immunotherapy produced incredible results...

Pediatric Liver Disease: Early Diagnosis Equals Survival
Feb 17, 2016 12:05 AM EST

Aerobic Fitness: It May Protect The Liver Against Chronic Alcohol Use

Researchers at the University of Missouri School of Medicine have found that aerobic exercise may protect the liver against alcohol-related inflammation and injury. The findings are published in the journal Biomolecules.

Parched Earth Absorbs Excess Water
Feb 16, 2016 03:21 PM EST

Parched Earth Soaks Up Water, Helps Reduce Rising Sea Levels

Study finds that a hot, parched Earth might be soaking up water, therefore reducing rising sea levels.

Adelie Penguins
Feb 16, 2016 02:49 PM EST

Cape Denison: 150,000 Penguins Die In Antarctica After Iceberg Grounding

Study finds that 150,000 Antarctica penguins die following iceberg grounding.

HD 142527 Binary Star System
Feb 16, 2016 01:46 PM EST

Astronomers Examine Planet Formation Around Binary Star

Rice University researchers used ALMA to explore planet formation around a binary star.

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