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Shape-Memory Polymer
Feb 09, 2016 12:24 PM EST

Body Temperature Alone Triggers a Shape-Changing Polymer to Transform

A new polymer can visibly change shape with your body temperature.

Brain Shape Led To New World Monkeys
Feb 09, 2016 11:58 AM EST

Monkey Skull Indicates Brain Evolved In Spurts

Researchers found that monkey skulls underwent two distinct periods of evolutionary change, which led to advanced cognitive developments among the species.

Video Games
Feb 09, 2016 11:45 AM EST

The Future of Gaming: New Technique to Upload a Digital Avatar of Yourself into a Game

Want to see the future of gaming? Then all you have to do is look in the mirror.

Tick
Feb 09, 2016 11:25 AM EST

Lyme Disease: CDC Discovers New Bacteria Species

The CDC has discovered a new bacteria species that causes Lyme disease, causing a bit of alarm.

Mosquito
Feb 09, 2016 10:20 AM EST

El Niño May Cause Dengue Fever Outbreaks as Climate Pattern Continues

El Niño may be causing the spread of the dengue virus.

Football
Feb 09, 2016 10:04 AM EST

Concussions Linked to an Increased Risk of Suicide in Adults

Concussions may have more of an effect than you might have thought.

Lab Bacteria
Feb 09, 2016 09:07 AM EST

New Method to Turn Agricultural Waste into Green Products: Materials Science

Scientists have engineered a new synthetic biopathway that can more efficiently and cost-effectively turn agricultural waste, like corn stover and orange peoples into useful products.

Fossil Fish
Feb 09, 2016 08:27 AM EST

Ancient, Massively Big-Mouthed Fish Once Roamed the Oceans of the Cretaceous

Two massively big-mouthed fish once roamed the oceans of the Cretaceous period.

Robotic Cockroach
Feb 09, 2016 07:51 AM EST

Gross, Roach-Like Robot May Save Lives During Natural Disasters (VIDEO)

Gross, roach-inspired robots may help during natural disasters. Scientists have created the CRAM robot, which can crawl even when squashed to half its size.

Swedish Vallhund
Feb 08, 2016 11:43 PM EST

Dogs And Humans: They Have Measurable IQs, Too

Do dogs have measurable IQs?

Drinks
Feb 08, 2016 11:14 PM EST

Alcoholism And Depression: It's Incredibly Common In This Career Path

Alcoholism and depression are inncredibly common in this group.

Ice Age
Feb 08, 2016 06:23 PM EST

How the 'Little Ice Age' Shaped the Rise and Fall of Empires

The "Little Ice Age" may have had some major impacts on human civilization.

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