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Ceres
Dec 23, 2015 09:03 AM EST

NASA's Dawn Spacecraft Captures Closest Images Yet of Dwarf Planet Ceres

Scientists are getting some new images from the Dawn spacecraft's closest orbit to the dwarf planet Ceres.

Body Reshaping After Bariatric Surgery Helps Obese Patients Maintain Weight Loss
Dec 23, 2015 01:42 AM EST

Bariatric Surgery Cuts The Risk Of Developing Serious Health Problems

Bariatric surgery helped reduce the risk of heart attack and type 2 diabetes, according to a new study.

Being Ignored at Workplace is Worse than Bullying, Study
Dec 22, 2015 05:02 PM EST

Eating Disorders: Diet Discussions With Overweight Daughters Can Increase Risk

Should mothers of overweight daughters discuss the issue of dieting?

Origami battery
Dec 22, 2015 03:14 PM EST

Origami Battery Is Powered With Bacteria-Containing Liquid

Researchers have created a new origami battery, which can fold into a square size of a matchbook. The orgami battery is a cheap, bacteria-powered battery that is made from paper.

Cool Roof
Dec 22, 2015 02:59 PM EST

Cool Roofs May Turn Down the Heat in China During Heat Waves

Cool roofs in China may keep things at a reasonable temperature during heat waves. Scientists have found that during a heat wave, the use of white roofs has significantly more of an impact than during regular heat.

Mars
Dec 22, 2015 02:29 PM EST

Mars Rover Curiosity Discovers Silica That May Reveal Red Planet Had Lots of Water

The Mars rover Curiosity has made a new finding that may tell researchers a bit more about water that flowed on the Red Planet.

No water found in Martian gullies
Dec 22, 2015 02:13 PM EST

Water On Mars: Martian Gullies Contain 'No Water' Study Reveals

A new study found that the Martian gullies were not formed from the presence of liquid water.

Fat Fetish Model
Dec 22, 2015 02:09 PM EST

'Fat And Fit' Is A Myth: Here's Why

Is it possible to be healthy and overweight-particularly when it comes to physical fitness?

Pig
Dec 22, 2015 01:53 PM EST

International Trade May Spur the Spread of Infectious Disease

How do infectious diseases spread? It may be fueled by international trade. Scientists have found that along with international trade and travel comes the risk of spreading infectious diseases.

Sauropod dinosaur Euhelopus zdanskyi
Dec 22, 2015 01:37 PM EST

Mammal Diversity Became More Diverse After Dinosaurs Went Extinct

A new study found that mammalian diversity exploded on earth right after the dinosaurs went extinct.

New Technique 'In Vitro Activation' Can Help Infertile Women
Dec 22, 2015 01:24 PM EST

IVF Couples Can Keep On Trying If The First Attempts Fail

Women who had not had luck with fertility treatments on the third or fourth try were previously told to stop conventional treatments. Now, new research suggests that these women can keep on trying till positive results.

Reindeer
Dec 22, 2015 01:02 PM EST

The Physics of How Santa's Reindeer Fly Each Christmas

Everyone knows about the story of Santa's reindeer and their important job each Christmas. Every year, these animals leap into the air with Santa's sleigh, flying around the world to help him deliver presents. But what goes into actually pulling the sleigh? It's not all magic; it's also a little bit...

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