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United States
Jan 27, 2016 09:23 AM EST

United States Could Mostly be Powered by Sun and Wind by 2030

Scientists have found that it's possible for the U.S. to be mostly sun and wind power by 2030.

Rabbit
Jan 27, 2016 08:57 AM EST

Ancient Ancestor of Rabbits May Link Europe and Asia

The ancestor of rabbits may actually connect Europe and Asia.

 Full Cold Moon For Christmas
Jan 27, 2016 08:22 AM EST

Conspiracy Theorists Debunked: Scientists Discover Large-Scale Conspiracies Would Flop

Could some conspiracies exist? Physicists decided to test whether some science-related conspiracies alleged to exist were actually tenable.

Social media has become a integral part in the lives of many.
Jan 27, 2016 12:01 AM EST

Social Media May Be Messing With Your Sleep

New findings published in the journal Preventive Medicine show how use of social media can interfere with our sleep.

Pressure sensors the fingers can measure pressure distribution accurately
Jan 26, 2016 03:10 PM EST

Sensors: Scientists Create Flexible, Transparent Pressure Sensor

Researchers have created a flexible and transparent pressure sensor that can accurately measure pressure distribution.

Galaxy cluster densely packed
Jan 26, 2016 02:41 PM EST

Galaxy Cluster Environment Not Determined By Mass Alone, Scientists Examine Connection

Researchers found that galaxy cluster environments are not characterized solely by mass but by their formation history as well.

Feeding Beg Bug
Jan 26, 2016 02:37 PM EST

Bed Bugs That Feed After Pesticide Exposure More Likely To Survive, Study Reveals

Getting rid of bedbugs can be tedious. In a new study, researchers found that bed bugs that feed after pesticide exposure are more likely to survive or it could take a while for them to die.

 Breathing Polluted Air Harms Pregnant Women and Fetus
Jan 26, 2016 02:05 PM EST

Depression Screening: Update From The USPSTF

A new recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force USPSTF) recommends that all U.S. adults, including pregnant and postpartum women, be screened for depression when they visit the doctor.

Airplane
Jan 26, 2016 02:04 PM EST

How a Tiny Bird Can Take Down a Massive Plane: What We're Doing to Prevent Crashes

What causes a massive plane to go down after striking a few birds while a car, for example, can keep going after hitting a bird?

Cassini In Saturn Orbit Insertion (SOI) Maneuver
Jan 26, 2016 12:41 PM EST

Cassini Goes For 'Higher Ground' At Saturn

Cassini spacecraft heads for higher ground at Saturn and its rings, the spacecraft is also anticipated to make a Titan flyby on April 4.

Food warnings can backfire among dieters
Jan 26, 2016 12:37 PM EST

Food-Related Warnings Tend To Backfire Among Dieters, Study Reveals

A new study is shedding light on food-related warnings. Researchers found that food related warnings could backfire among dieters.

Steady Heart Rate Ups Risk of Chronic Stress
Jan 26, 2016 12:33 PM EST

Chronic Stress Is Killer: Could It Cause Dementia?

Chronic stress isn't just taxing-it's extremely dangerous for your health. New findings published in the journal Current Opinion show that it can actually increase your risk of dementia.

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