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'Aedes aegypti' Mosquito
Feb 03, 2016 10:33 AM EST

Zika Virus: OFF! Clip-On Device Protects Against Mosquitoes That Carry Disease

Study finds that 'OFF! Clip-On' repellant device can offer protection against mosquitoes that transmit Zika virus.

Pond
Feb 03, 2016 09:41 AM EST

Small Ponds May Create More Greenhouse Gases Than Previously Thought

Small ponds produce a lot of greenhouse gases. Scientists have found that tiny ponds play a disproportionately large role in global greenhouse emissions from inland waters.

Asteroid Will Buzz Earth In March
Feb 03, 2016 09:23 AM EST

Asteroid To Make Close Earth Flyby In March

A small asteroid, '2013 TX68,' will pass by the Earth on March 5 at a distance of 9 million miles to about 11,000 miles.

Salmon
Feb 02, 2016 09:30 PM EST

Seafood May Reduce Your Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease: Here's Why

New findings published in JAMA show that eating seafood could actually benefit older adults at risk of dementia--contrary to previous beliefs and regardless of mercury levels.

light
Feb 02, 2016 08:49 PM EST

Bacterial Infection Risk Higher When Food Exposed To Light

When food is exposed to light there is an increased risk of bacterial infection, according to a recent study.

Peanut
Feb 02, 2016 08:15 PM EST

Seed Germination May Reduce Peanut Allergen

Researchers have discovered a way to potentially decrease peanut allergen, according to recent findings published in the Journal of Food Science.

Food Labels Are Not Always True, Study Finds
Feb 02, 2016 03:09 PM EST

Food Label's Front Package Doesn't Always Mean Food Is Healthy, Study Reveals

Food scientists find that front of pack (FOP) is not the best option to determine a food's nutritional value and content.

Pregnancy
Feb 02, 2016 02:55 PM EST

Alcohol and Pregnancy: Women Of Child-Bearing Age Should Not Drink Unless Using Contraception, CDC Says

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges women of child-bearing age avoid alcohol, unless they're using contraception

Blombos Cave- South Africa
Feb 02, 2016 02:24 PM EST

Humans Evolved From Sharing Culture And Technology, Study Reveals

Study finds that early human ancestors evolved and travelled landmasses by sharing their technology and culture.

Intake of Alcohol Before Pregnancy Tied to Intestinal Birth Defect
Feb 02, 2016 02:12 PM EST

C-Sections: Study Gives These Babies Missed Germs To Help Immune System

Babies born via cesarean section may be missing out on a critical amount of protective germs that come from the mother's birth canal. New findings published in the journal Nature Medicine reveal that giving babies born by C-section a dose of protective germs that they would have otherwise received t...

Robotic 'Finger' Picks Up Egg
Feb 02, 2016 01:05 PM EST

Electroadhesion: Robotic Fingers Have Gentle Touch

A team of scientists have created a 'robotic finger' that picks up soft and fragile objects.

Morning Person
Feb 02, 2016 12:56 PM EST

DNA: Being A 'Morning Person' May Be Genetic, Study Says

A study from 23andMe Inc., has shown a genetic connection to morning or night preferences.

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