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Atlantic Ocean
Feb 01, 2016 10:38 AM EST

Unprecedented Discovery of Mantle Rocks with Signs of Life

Scientists have made an astonishing finding. They've discovered mantle rocks with signs of life in addition to evidence of unique carbon cycling and ocean crust movement.

New Nano-wires Are Emerging
Feb 01, 2016 10:33 AM EST

Natural Gas: New Nanowires Built With Natural Gas Heating

A team of scientists have created a new type of nanowires that are built with natural gas heating.

Robot Run Farm To Produce 30,000 Heads Of Lettuce Daily
Feb 01, 2016 10:17 AM EST

World's First 'Robot Run' Farm To Open In Japan

You can now grow lettuce with the help of a few robots. A Japanese-based firm will be opening one of the world's first "robot run" farms.

Melting Ice Sheets
Feb 01, 2016 10:12 AM EST

How Stable Is The Antarctic Ice Sheet? Geophysicists Take Closer Look

A team of scientists investigates the stability of the East Antarctic Ice Sheet.

Laser Comb
Feb 01, 2016 10:00 AM EST

New and Easier Way to Hunt for Habitable Exoplanets in the Universe

There may be a better and easier way to search for habitable planets.

Running
Feb 01, 2016 08:35 AM EST

New Sensors Track the Chemicals in Your Sweat as You Work Out

New sensors that look at your sweat may reveal a lot about you as you work out.

Lab Mouse
Feb 01, 2016 08:10 AM EST

Males Without the Y Chromosome Can Still Father Offspring in Mice

It turns out that male mice without Y chromosomes can still father other mice. Scientists have discovered the live mouse progeny can be created by these mice with assisted reproduction.

Study Highlights Link Between Maternal Exposure to Chemicals and Autism
Jan 31, 2016 10:51 PM EST

Obesity, Diabetes During Pregnancy May Increase The Risk Of Autism

Mothers who are obese during their pregnancy are almost twice as likely to have a child with autism than those who weigh less, according to a recent study. Now, new findings published in the journal Pediatrics also show that being obese and having diabetes during pregnancy can almost quadruple autis...

Stimulant Medication
Jan 31, 2016 09:21 PM EST

There May Be A Safer, Non-Addictive Alternative To Morphine

New findings published in the journal Neuropharmacology examine an effective, yet non-addictive alternative to morphine. Opium-based drugs have been extremely helpful in treating certain types of chronic pain. However, they can be highly addictive.

Teton Mountains
Jan 31, 2016 01:43 PM EST

Ancient Teton Rocks Reveal Evidence of Ancient Continental Collision

Scientists have found evidence of continental collisions in Wyoming's Teton Range dating to as early as 2.68 billion years ago.

Conifer
Jan 31, 2016 10:42 AM EST

Climate Change May Cause Forests to Have a Makeover

Climate change may cause forests to have a makeover.

Breast Cancer
Jan 29, 2016 06:50 PM EST

DNA In Normal Breast Tissue May Help Determine Risk

Could DNA in normal breast tissue help determine a woman's risk of breast cancer?

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