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Western Rattlesnake Species
Jan 28, 2016 11:51 AM EST

Western Rattlesnakes: Head Shape, Genetics Shed Light On Species' Evolution

In a recent study, researchers examine the head shape and genetics of western rattlesnakes, which is enabling researchers to have a better understanding of rattlesnake species and their evolution.

Fungi
Jan 28, 2016 11:49 AM EST

Antarctic Fungi May Survive on Mars: How Likely Life is on the Red Planet

Scientists have gathered tiny fungi that take shelter in Antarctic rocks and have found that after sending them to the International Space Station, they were able to survive in conditions similar to those on Mars.

New material reduce cell migration by 57 percent
Jan 28, 2016 10:53 AM EST

Scarring: Material With Built-In Vitamin A Reduces Scarring

Researchers from Northwestern University have created a new material with built-in vitamin A, which reduces scarring in blood vessels.

Yellowfin Tuna
Jan 28, 2016 10:50 AM EST

Toxic Pollutants Found In Fish Across The World's Oceans

Researchers found that fish populations across the world's oceans are contaminated with industrial and agricultural pollutants, which are known as persistent organic pollutants (POPs).

Crops
Jan 28, 2016 09:31 AM EST

Human Impacts on Land Determined Whether Communities Survived or Failed

Researchers have conducted a 10-year project to study the long-term effects that humans have on land, which may also reveal why communities survive or fail.

Brainwaves
Jan 28, 2016 12:09 AM EST

Heart Health And Alzheimer's Disease: Certain Health Factors Increase Early Mortality Risk

New research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society examine certain factors that can increase mortality risk in an individual with Alzheimer's disease--the most common form of dementia.

Early Intervention Prevents Aggressive Children Turning into Violent Adults
Jan 27, 2016 11:24 PM EST

Suicide: Evolutionary Roots in Self-Sacrificial Behaviors May Be Found In Honey Bees, Ants

A new study examines a potential connection between human suicide and self-sacrificial behaviors seen in honey bees and ants.

Grasshopper Mice Immune to Deadly Bark Scorpion Stings: Study
Jan 27, 2016 11:04 PM EST

Alzheimer's Disease: Researchers Discover How To Prevent Memory Loss In Mice

Researchers at the University of Basque Country in Spain have discovered how to prevent memory loss in mice with Alzheimer's disease (AD).

Intake of Alcohol Before Pregnancy Tied to Intestinal Birth Defect
Jan 27, 2016 05:49 PM EST

Couples With Trouble Conceiving May Require Additional Sperm Analysis, New Report Shows

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have found that additional sperm analysis in couples who are trying to conceive may help increase the chances of a successful pregnancy, according to a recent study.

Early Reading Skills Predict Higher Intellectual Abilities Later
Jan 27, 2016 04:09 PM EST

Uncorrected Farsightedness Increases Risk Of Literacy Deficits In Kids

Researchers at Ohio State University found that children with uncorrected farsightedness are more likely to perform poorly on preschool literarcy tests than counterparts who receive the proper treatments.

Dwarf Galaxy IC 1613
Jan 27, 2016 03:47 PM EST

'Tidy' Dwarf Galaxy Captured in Stunning Detail with ESO's VLT

The Milky Way galaxy may have a clean and "tidy" galactic neighbor. Researchers have gotten a closer look at IC1613, a dwarf galaxy in the constellation of Cetus.

Earth Has Become A 'Plastic Planet'
Jan 27, 2016 03:39 PM EST

Humans Created A 'Plastic Planet,' Study Reveals

In a recent study, researchers found that human activities generate massive amounts of plastic waste which ends up in the ocean and landmasses, and the Earth is entering an 'Age of Plastic.'

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