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Hookah
Jan 25, 2016 11:40 AM EST

Hookah Bar Secondhand Smoke May be Hazardous to Workers

It turns out that secondhand smoke may be hazardous to hookah bar workers.

Air Bonsai
Jan 25, 2016 10:40 AM EST

Floating Bonsai Trees May be the Future of Indoor Gardening

Why have a regular bonsai tree when you can have one that floats?

Jon Dohlin
Jan 25, 2016 10:23 AM EST

Marine Wildlife Conservation: Jon Dohlin Talks Sand Tiger Sharks, Conservation Efforts And New Exhibit [SCIENCE WORLD REPORT EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]

The vice president and director of the New York Aquarium, Jon Dohlin, sat down with Science World Report to talk about the recently discovered Great South Bay sand tiger shark nursery ground and the aquarium's plans for future conservation.

Zebra
Jan 25, 2016 09:35 AM EST

Zebra Black and White Stripes May Not be Used for Camouflage After All

Scientists have found that a zebra's stripes don't act as protection against predators. Instead, it could be that the stripes are for communication.

Elderly Couple
Jan 25, 2016 12:16 AM EST

Americans Are Living Longer: Some Even Past Their 100th Birthday

Statistics show that people are living longer and longer. And now, a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that more Americans are living to their 100th birthdays and beyond.

Beta-Amyloid Plaques in the Visual Cortex
Jan 24, 2016 11:49 PM EST

Environmental Toxins Linked To Increased Risk Of Neurodegenerative Illnesses

New findings published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B suggest that exposure to an environmental toxin that's linked to algae bloods could increase the risk of neurodegenerative disease.

Obesity Has Drastically Increased Among Children in the U.S.
Jan 23, 2016 01:48 AM EST

Obesity Prevention: Can Mindfulness Help Prevent The Problem In Children?

Mindfulness practices may be key to helping treat or even prevent obesity in children.

Garlic
Jan 23, 2016 12:22 AM EST

Garlic Extract May Help Lower Heart Disease Risk

Could garlic extract help in reducing the risk of heart disease?

Baby Newborn
Jan 22, 2016 11:53 PM EST

Gastroschisis: More Babies Are Being Born With Organs Outside Their Bodies

An increasing number of babies are being born with organs on the outside of their bodies, according to information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At this time, health officials are uncertain of what is causing the issue.

Prairie Voles Consoling Each Other
Jan 22, 2016 04:22 PM EST

Animals Have More Empathy Than Previously Thought

In a recent study, researchers found that prairie voles console their loved ones who are stressed.

Chromodoris magnifica- Sea Slug Species
Jan 22, 2016 02:40 PM EST

The Chemical Warfare Of Small, Deadly Sea Slugs

Researchers conduct detailed study of toxic compound Latrunculin A found in five closely-related species of sea slugs.

Melting Greenland Icesheets Could Affect Local And Global Environment
Jan 22, 2016 02:34 PM EST

Melting Greenland Ice Sheet Could Impact Global Ocean Circulation

The release of fresh water from melting Greenland ice sheets could interrupt the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), which is an important global ocean circulation element, according to a new study.

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