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baby
Jan 15, 2016 01:10 PM EST

Folic Acid: Mayo Clinic Expert Discusses B-Vitamin During Early Pregnancy

Science World Report spoke with Yvonne Butler Toba, MD, an OB-GYN at the Mayo Clinic about the benefits of folic acid.

Aging
Jan 15, 2016 12:16 PM EST

Neural Efficiency: Challenging Mental Skills Can Maintain Health In Aging Brains

Older adults can maintain brain health by challenging themselves mentally on a daily basis, according to researchers from the University of Texas.

Behind The Wheel Of A Fuel Cell Vehicle
Jan 15, 2016 10:25 AM EST

Fuel Cell Advance: Researchers Develop Low-Cost, Nickel-Based Catalyst

Scientists have created new low-cost, nickel-based catalyst, which replaces expensive platinum catalysts, this new research is a major breakthrough for fuel cells and paves the pave for cheaper cars.

Pluto: High Resolution Image
Jan 15, 2016 10:20 AM EST

Pluto's Ice Volcano Has The ‘Wright Stuff’

Researchers have identified two potential cryovolcanoes (ice volcanoes) on the surface of Pluto during a flyby in July 2015.

 Galaxy W2246-0526 Glowing With Infrared Light
Jan 15, 2016 09:36 AM EST

'Most Luminous Galaxy' In The Universe Has Extreme Turbulence

Using the ALMA space telescope, researchers found that the most luminous galaxy in the universe is experiencing violent turbulence and it is eating away itself.

Pregnancy
Jan 14, 2016 04:57 PM EST

More U.S. Women Are Having Babies After 30

More women are having children later in life and as teen pregnancy rates continue to drop, the average age of a first-time mom in the United States has hit 26; it was 25 just 15 years ago.

Woman Smiling
Jan 14, 2016 04:49 PM EST

Your Genes May Determine How Happy Your Country Is

Why are some nations happier than others? It could all be in the genes. Scientists have found that genetic factors should be taken into account when judging national differences in happiness.

Crocodile
Jan 14, 2016 04:39 PM EST

Ancient Crocodile was the Largest of Its Kind at a Staggering 30 Feet in Length

A massive, prehistoric crocodile rivaled dinosaurs in terms of its size. Researchers have unearthed the world's largest crocodile, which was about the size of a bus.

Iceman Otzi
Jan 14, 2016 04:22 PM EST

Iceman Otzi's Genetic Heritage Uncovered: Mother's Line Went Extinct

Scientists have made some new discoveries concerning Iceman Otzi's heritage. Researchers have taken a closer look at the genetic history of a man who lived in the Eastern Alps over 5,300 years ago.

Supernova
Jan 14, 2016 04:10 PM EST

Superluminous Supernova is 570 Billion Times Brighter Than Our Sun

A newly discovered supernova may outshine all others. Scientists have witnessed a cosmic explosion that was about 200 times more powerful than a typical supernova.

Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko
Jan 14, 2016 03:38 PM EST

Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko Discovered to Have Water Ice by Rosetta

Scientists have confirmed the presence of water ice on the comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko.

Mammoth
Jan 14, 2016 03:37 PM EST

Frozen, Wounded Mammoth Gives a New Timeline for the Arrival of Humans in the Arctic

A frozen mammoth carcass reveals that humans were in the Arctic far earlier than expected.

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