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Sirius is the New Years star
Dec 29, 2015 04:55 PM EST

Sirius, Brightest Star At Midnight On New Year’s Eve

Sirius will be one of the brightest stars in the night sky on New Years.

Sea Spray
Dec 29, 2015 04:11 PM EST

Salty Ocean Spray May Have a Major Impact on the Formation of Clouds and Climate

The salt spray from the ocean may have a dramatic impact on the formation and duration of clouds.

ProteinPaint
Dec 29, 2015 03:38 PM EST

Powerful New Tool Reveals the Mutations that Lead to Pediatric Cancer

Scientists may have created a new tool to advance the study of mutations that lead to and fuel pediatric cancer.

Tortoise Shell Fossil
Dec 29, 2015 02:27 PM EST

Ancient Extinct Tortoise Fossil May Reveal the Rise of the Andes Mountains

Ancient reptile fossils may be telling scientists a bit more about the history of the Andes mountains

US Christmas lights use more energy than entire countries used per year
Dec 29, 2015 02:00 PM EST

U.S. Christmas Lights Use More Energy Than Some Countries

Researchers found that U.S. Christmas lights use more energy than entire countries used per year.

Austral Launch Vehicle
Dec 29, 2015 01:58 PM EST

Small Satellites Travel To Space Via Reusable Launch System

A team of Australian researchers have set up a new system that can send small satellites into space via a reusable launch system.

Nadine Robot
Dec 29, 2015 10:13 AM EST

Humanoid Robot Nadine May be the Receptionist in Future Offices

The first humanoid receptionist robot may have finally been created.

E-Cigarette
Dec 29, 2015 09:58 AM EST

E-Cigarette Chemicals May Damage Cells and Lead to Cancer

E-cigarettes are touted as being healthier than regular cigarettes. Now, though, researchers have found that two e-cigarette products damaged cells in ways that could lead to cancer.

Running
Dec 29, 2015 09:31 AM EST

Exercise in Your Early Life Changes Your Gut Microbes, Promoting a Healthy Brain and Metabolism

Exercise done in your early-life may alter your gut microbes and promote a healthy brain and metabolism.

California Drought
Dec 29, 2015 09:15 AM EST

California Drought is Putting Tens of Millions of Trees in Danger, Even with El Niño

The California drought is still taking its toll. Now, scientists have announced that tens of millions of trees are in danger from this dry spell.

Skull
Dec 29, 2015 08:37 AM EST

Ancient Irish Genomes Reveal There was a Massive Human Migration into Ireland

Scientists have sequenced the first ancient Irish human genomes, revealing a bit more about Celtic people.

Antibiotics
Dec 29, 2015 12:29 AM EST

'Super-Gonorrhea' May Be Untreatable

Gonorrhea may soon be untreatable, according to Dame Sally Davies, Britain's chief Medical officer.

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