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Ocean Acidification And Warming Influence Pearl Formation
Jan 20, 2016 12:15 PM EST

Ocean Acidification, Warming May Impact Culturing Of Pearls In Oysters

A new study found that ocean acidification may weaken oyster shells, but warm ocean water can buffer the shells from the effects of acidic ocean water.

Planet Earth
Jan 20, 2016 12:05 PM EST

2015 Shattered Records by Being the Warmest Year Ever Recorded

The year 2015 may have been the hottest on record.

'Dollocaris ingens' From Jurassic Seas
Jan 20, 2016 12:02 PM EST

Ancient, Extinct Crustacean 'Dollocaris' Preyed With Monstrous Eyes

A study has identified an extinct crustacean-like creature from the Jurassic era, that used its monstrous eyes to capture its prey.

Elephants
Jan 20, 2016 11:14 AM EST

Mother and Grandmother Elephants Provide Survival Benefits to Baby Animals

Scientists have explored the lifetime reproductive patterns in African elephants in order to better understand how these creatures age and what characteristics they develop.

Graphene Oxide Layers Deforms Under Little Strain
Jan 20, 2016 10:30 AM EST

Graphene Oxide 'Paper' Changes Under Strain, Study Reveals

Researchers have developed a new graphene oxide "paper" that changes under a small amount of strain.

Large Table With Less Food Equals Fewer Calories, Study Reveals
Jan 20, 2016 09:42 AM EST

Calorie Consumption Determined By Size Of Your Dining Table, Study Reveals

A recent study found that the size of the table we eat on may influence your caloric consumption.

Fish
Jan 20, 2016 09:40 AM EST

Global Fisheries are Depleting Far Faster Than We Thought: Massive Underreporting

It turns out that countries drastically underreport the number of fish caught worldwide, which could mean we're running out of fish.

Less Meat Does Not Equal Less Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Study Reveals
Jan 20, 2016 09:33 AM EST

Going Green: Eating Less Meat Is Not The Way, Study Reveals

A new study found that a reduction in meat consumption may not help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, it could actually increase greenhouse gas emissions.

Ancient Human Ear-Orienting System Finds Clues To Hearing Deficits In Infants
Jan 19, 2016 02:51 PM EST

Sounds From Speech Say A Lot More About Emotion Than Words, Alone

What we say "says" a lot, but the sounds we make while or before we say something might bring the strongest message, according to a new study.

BB-8
Jan 19, 2016 01:46 PM EST

How BB-8 in The Force Awakens Stacks Up Against Today's Robots

With is rounded body and fun personality, the BB-8 droid rolls around while helping Rey and Finn. But how well would this droid actually work in real life? And how would it stack up against other robots?

Femur Bones
Jan 19, 2016 01:21 PM EST

'Virtual Bone Biopsy' Helps Identify Diabetic Patients At Risk Of Fractures

People with diabetes are at a higher risk of bone fractures.

Dog facial expressions
Jan 19, 2016 01:14 PM EST

Facial Expressions: Dogs View Emotions Differently, So Faces Matter

The University of Helsinki has proved that when it comes to dog behavior, the facial expressions presented to them make a difference.

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