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Seashell
Jan 11, 2016 08:23 AM EST

Seashell Strength May Help Create New, Stronger Materials

Scientists are taking a closer look at how seashells get their strength from their own biological material.

Rainforest
Jan 11, 2016 08:22 AM EST

Rainforest Structure is Shaped by a Constant Battle for Sunlight

Scientists have found that despite their diversity, the structure of rainforests is highly predictable for a reason.

Breast Cancer
Jan 10, 2016 11:25 PM EST

Breast Reconstruction Surgery: Many Women Aren't Aware Of The Complications

Breast reconstruction surgery is an option for women who have had their breasts surgically removed through mastectomy. However, many are unaware of the risks and complications linked to the procedure.

Galaxy
Jan 08, 2016 01:09 PM EST

Trio of Bright Stars May Confirm a New Method for Detecting Dark Matter

A trio of bright stars on the outskirts of the Milky Way is racing away from the galaxy and may confirm a method for detecting dwarf galaxies dominated by dark matter.

Pregnancy Exercise
Jan 08, 2016 01:06 PM EST

Having More Children Slows Down a Woman's Aging

Want to slow down aging? Then you should have more children-at least that's what a new study claims. Scientists have found that a woman's body ages more slowly when she has more children.

MyFitnessPal app is a food diary that helps track eating habits.
Jan 08, 2016 11:31 AM EST

Fitness DVDs May Injure Your Psychological Well-Being

Workouts provided by fitness DVDs may seem like an easy and convenient way to stay active without even leaving your own home. However, new research conducted by officials at Oregon State University found that the "hyper-sexualized and unrealistic body images" produced through the workouts can actual...

Planet Earth
Jan 08, 2016 11:24 AM EST

The Rise of Humans: The Anthropocene Epoch is Backed by Hard Evidence

Scientists have now found overwhelming evidence for human impact driving the current epoch on our planet Earth.

Penguin
Jan 08, 2016 11:24 AM EST

Climate Change May be Causing Adelie and Gentoo Penguins to Overlap in the Antarctic

As Gentoo penguins move into the West Antarctic due to climate change, scientists believe they may be competing with Adelie penguins for the same kinds of food.

Footprint
Jan 08, 2016 07:57 AM EST

Tweak in Gene Expression May Have Allowed Our Ancient Ancestors to Walk Upright

Your feet allow you to run and jump and walk. Now, scientists have found that the only reason we have feet that allow us to walk upright is due to a genetic tweak that occurred long ago.

Arctic Moon Rise
Jan 08, 2016 07:55 AM EST

Arctic's Frigid, Dark Winter Causes Marine Creatures to Migrate by the Light of the Moon

During the Arctic winter, darkness reigns in the icy north. Now, scientists have found that the creatures living within on Arctic fjord keep busy even during these frigid months.

Coffee
Jan 08, 2016 07:23 AM EST

New Coffee Flour May be Healthier for You Than Actual Coffee

Want to be healthier when you drink your coffee? Then you may want to try coffee flour.

Ice Man Otzi
Jan 08, 2016 07:16 AM EST

The Secret of the Iceman: Stomach Held Pathogens that May be Related to Those in Modern Humans

Scientists are continually unearthing new facts about humans from the mummified remains of Otzi, the Copper Age man. Now, scientists have found a bacterium in his stomach that's in half of all humans today.

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