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Elliptical Galaxy 'NGC 4889'
Feb 11, 2016 03:41 PM EST

'Sleeping Giant': Elliptical Galaxy Has A Dark Secret

An elliptical galaxy known as NGC 4889 has one of the most massive black holes that has ever been discovered.

Sneeze
Feb 11, 2016 03:22 PM EST

Sneezing May be More Gross Than You Could Have Imagined

Sneezing may be more gross than you could have ever imagined.

Christian Cross
Feb 11, 2016 02:44 PM EST

Fear of a Vengeful God May Have Helped Human Societies Flourish

It turns out that the belief in a vengeful god may have helped human societies flourish.

Rare Gorilla Twins
Feb 11, 2016 01:42 PM EST

Gorilla Fossil Indicates Human Split 10 Million Years Ago

Researchers have uncovered new evidence, which indicates that human and gorillas split 10 million years ago. The team found nine gorilla teeth fossils from 8 million years ago in Ethiopia's Chorora Formation, which is shedding new light on the human-gorilla split.

Climate Change Will Become Worse By 2030
Feb 11, 2016 01:35 PM EST

Countries With Less Greenhouse Gas Emissions Most Vulnerable To Climate Change

A new study found that countries that release the least amounts of greenhouse gases might be the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

Gravitational Waves
Feb 11, 2016 01:01 PM EST

Einstein Theory Of Relativity: Gravitational Waves Discovered, Scientists Discuss (VIDEOS)

After announcing the discovery of gravitational waves, three major players on the LIGO team discussed the discovery with the Kavli Foundation of MIT.

Yellowstone
Feb 11, 2016 11:02 AM EST

How Yellowstone Formed: New Study Challenges Previous Models of the Supervolcano

How did Yellowstone form? Scientists have taken a closer look at Yellowstone National Park and have developed a new theory as to how this region formed.

Penguin
Feb 11, 2016 10:37 AM EST

Penguin Parents' Labor Division May Hurt Chicks During Lean Seasons

Penguin chicks may be vulnerable due to their parents' division of labor.

Pictus Catfish
Feb 11, 2016 10:06 AM EST

Fish Fins May Sense Touch Like Human Fingertips

Could fish fins be able to sense touch like human fingertips?

Planet Earth
Feb 11, 2016 09:18 AM EST

Removing Carbon Dioxide from the Atmosphere May be a Risky Business

Removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere may be a risky business.

Wisdom's Mate and Her Chick
Feb 11, 2016 08:45 AM EST

World's Oldest Bird, Wisdom, Just Hatched Another Chick at Age 65

The world's oldest banded wild bird has given birth to a new chick.

Marijuana
Feb 11, 2016 08:07 AM EST

Marijuana May Change Your Brain if You Smoke as a Teen

Can marijuana change your brain? Not only may that be the case, but the changes could vary by age.

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