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Neutron Star
Jan 12, 2016 01:50 PM EST

Most Energetic Pulse of Radiation Emission Ever Detected Spotted Coming from a Neutron Star

Scientists may have discovered the most energetic pulse of radiation emission ever detected.

Battery
Jan 12, 2016 01:05 PM EST

Stanford Scientists Create a Lithium-Ion Battery That Won't Overheat

Scientists may have developed a battery that can't overheat. The new lithium-ion battery automatically shuts down before overheating and then restarts immediately when the temperature cools.

Galaxy NGC 5195 And Supermassive Black Hole
Jan 12, 2016 12:40 PM EST

Supermassive Black Hole 'Burps' Twice: NASA's Chandra Makes Discovery

Astronomers found a near earth supermassive black hole that is releasing violent outbursts, this activity is taking place in the Messier 51 galaxy system, which is located 26 million light-years.

Great White Shark
Jan 12, 2016 12:32 PM EST

Underwater Robots Investigate Great White Sharks' Pedatory Behavior

Robotic, underwater vehicles may give researchers a new tool to better understand shark behavior. These robots may be able to travel where humans cannot in order to show scientists how sharks behave in the wild.

Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights
Jan 12, 2016 12:17 PM EST

Aurora Borealis: Where Do The Northern Lights Come From?

Aurora borealis or northern lights are produced when from reactions between the sun's solar particles and the earth's magnetic fields

Use Smaller Plates And Shed Pounds
Jan 12, 2016 11:44 AM EST

Losing Weight: Using Small Plates Helps Shed Pounds

Researchers found in a new study that using small plates during meals can help diners lose weight.

Greenland Ice Sheet
Jan 12, 2016 11:42 AM EST

Greenland Ice Sheet May Melt More Due to One Uncalculated Force: Clouds

It turns out that clouds play a much larger role in the melting of the Greenland ice sheet than previously thought. Scientists have found that compared to clear skies, clouds enhance the meltwater runoff by a third.

Brain
Jan 12, 2016 10:55 AM EST

'Back Door' in the Brain May be Linked to Cocaine Addiction

Scientists may have discovered an unknown "back door" into the brain linked to cocaine addiction. The findings may explain why individuals addicted to the substance may have trouble dropping the habit.

North America Weather
Jan 12, 2016 09:54 AM EST

Climate History of North America Revealed by Growth Rings on Rocks

Most people know that there are growth rings on trees, but did you know that there are also growth rings on rocks? Scientists have found a new way to tease out signals about Earth's climatic past from soil deposits on gravel and pebbles.

Supermassive black hole
Jan 12, 2016 09:23 AM EST

Gravitational Waves May Have Been Discovered: Social Media Buzzes with Possible New Findings

The world of physics has been rocked by what may be a direct discovery of gravitational waves. Social media has been abuzz about the possible discovery, though there are no confirmations as of yet.

Mothers' Appetites Keep Size Of Wild Animals' Groups On Point
Jan 12, 2016 09:03 AM EST

Mothers' Appetites Prevents Wild Animal Groups From Extinction

A recent study found that a mother's appetite impacts the appetites of their offspring and may protect animals during times of population boom.

nanophotonic incandescent
Jan 12, 2016 08:26 AM EST

New Creation May Lead to Lightbulbs that Recycle Their Own Light to be More Energy Efficient

Scientists may have found a way to make light bulbs far more efficient. They've discovered a way to recycle light that could potentially optimize emission at useful wavelengths.

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