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Christmas
Dec 24, 2015 05:48 PM EST

Why It's So Warm This Christmas: Perfect Storm of Weather Events

It's definitely not a white Christmas this year. You may have noticed that it's positively warm this holiday season, even in places like the east coast of the United States. Now, we're telling you exactly why that is.

Lanternshark
Dec 24, 2015 05:24 PM EST

New Species, the Ninja Lanternshark, Lurks in the Deep Ocean

A new species of shark has been discovered in the deep sea. Scientists have found a "ninja lanternshark" that lives deep beneath the ocean waves.

Oso Mudslide
Dec 24, 2015 04:09 PM EST

Historic Mudslide that Buried Washington May Occur Again

Scientists are getting a better handle on the history of landslides as they take a look at the Oso site in Washington.

Excavation
Dec 24, 2015 02:51 PM EST

Hunter-Gatherers and Farmers Grew the Same During Prehistoric Times

Prehistoric human populations may have actually grown in the same way-whether they were in North America or Europe.

Image of Andromeda IV in F606W filter
Dec 24, 2015 10:38 AM EST

Andromeda IV Is A Solitary Gas-Rich Dwarf Galaxy

Researchers found that Andromeda IV is actually a gas-abundant solitary irregular dwarf galaxy, the discovery was made using the Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) on the Hubble Space Telescope.

Enceladus
Dec 24, 2015 09:57 AM EST

Saturn's Moon Enceladus May Host Life Beneath Its Icy Crust in Its Vast Ocean

Could Enceladus host signs of life? After the last close flyby of the dwarf planet by the Cassini spacecraft, scientists are now looking forward to better understanding Saturn's moon and possibly learning a bit more about this icy world.

Center of Earth
Dec 24, 2015 09:10 AM EST

The Center of Our Planet Earth Has Patchy, Variable Weather

We all know about the weather on our planet, but what about weather that occurs in the center of the Earth? Scientists have found that the temperature 3,000 kilometers below the surface of Earth is much more varied than previously thought.

Material
Dec 24, 2015 08:48 AM EST

Super Strong and Lightweight Metal May Build the Spacecraft of the Future

Scientists have created an exceptionally strong yet still light-weight material that could be a huge boon in the future.

asteroid
Dec 24, 2015 03:06 AM EST

Christmas Eve Asteroid To Pass By Earth Today

Space enthusiasts can expect two spectacular gifts this holiday season, including an asteroid that will be passing by Earth today and a full moon on Dec. 25.

Fruit and Baking Soda Mix Does Not Whiten Teeth, Study Finds
Dec 24, 2015 02:38 AM EST

Bioactive Glass May Someday Replace Minerals Lost In Tooth Decay

Bioactive glass may one day help reduce the ability of bacteria to attack composite tooth fillings. With future research, it may even been used to replace minerals lost from tooth decay.

thing
Dec 24, 2015 01:21 AM EST

Activity Trackers Are Better At Measuring Some Metrics Over Others

Physical activity trackers can help measure certain health activities, like exercise, sleep and more. However, a new study shows that some metrics are easier to measure than others.

Brief facts about pre-eclampsia
Dec 23, 2015 11:22 PM EST

Diabetes Drug May Help Prevent Preeclampsia In Pregnant Women

A new diabetes drug could help prevent preeclampsia, according to a recent study.

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