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Space rocks
Dec 22, 2015 12:15 PM EST

Giant Comets Threaten Life On Earth, Astronomers Reveal New Findings

Astronomers announced that space rocks could be a major threat to the Earth, which is why they are keeping a close on distant giant comets that are passing by.

HIV Vaccine
Dec 22, 2015 12:11 PM EST

AIDS Vaccine Candidate Filmed In Vivo (VIDEO)

Scientists from Le Institut Pasteur have filmed the mechanism of a potential AIDS vaccine.

Lander
Dec 22, 2015 12:00 PM EST

Chinese Rover Reveals the First New 'Ground' Information about Our Moon in 40 Years

A Chinese rover is sending back the first new information about the moon seen in nearly 40 years. The rover, which touched down in 2013, is analyzing moon rocks and sending the data back to Earth.

man
Dec 22, 2015 11:56 AM EST

Life Saving Surgeries Performed On Moroccan Teen With 'Ticking Time Bomb' On Face

Eighteen-year-old Zoubir Lahdodi of Morocco suffered from a severe venous malformation that caused blood vessels in his face to dilate--disfiguring his face and making it increasingly difficult for him to do everyday things like eat, talk, sleep and even breath.

Redwood Trees
Dec 22, 2015 11:21 AM EST

How Plant Species Will React to Environmental Changes Caused by Humans

How will plant species react to environmental change? Scientists have now used a "botanical big data" approach to predict exactly that in a new study that looks at human-induced disturbances.

Earth
Dec 22, 2015 11:14 AM EST

Life Exploded On Earth 600 Million Years Ago After Slow Rise Of Oxygen

Researchers have found that life exploded on earth 600 million years ago, after oxygen levels gradually began to increase in the oceans and atmosphere.

New Rule Allows Patients Direct Access to Lab Reports
Dec 22, 2015 11:12 AM EST

Rare Disease Mutation Identified

Researchers at the Institute of Systems Biology (ISB, Seattle), Free University Medical Center (VUMC, Amsterdam), and the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) at the University of Luxembourg established the cause of the rare syndrome that's consistent with Fanconi Anemia

Arctic
Dec 22, 2015 10:56 AM EST

Greenhouse Gas Methane Seeps from Arctic Ice Even in the Depths of Winter

It turns out that the amount of methane gas escaping from the Arctic each year is far higher than expected. Scientists have found that during the long, cold period each winter, more methane is entering the atmosphere than thought.

Christmas Tree
Dec 22, 2015 10:09 AM EST

Holiday Shopping May Make You Happier Over Time: How Consumerism Changes Your Mood

It's a material world, and a new study proves it. Scientists have found that shopping can provide more frequent happiness over time. In contrast, purchases that involve experiences, like a trip to the zoo, provide more intense happiness on individual occasions.

Potato
Dec 22, 2015 09:08 AM EST

NASA May Grow Potatoes on Mars Just Like Mark Watney in 'The Martian'

In The Martian, Mark Watney ends up growing potatoes on Mars in order to survive long enough to be rescued. But is it actually possible to grow potatoes on the Red Planet?

Honeybee
Dec 22, 2015 08:26 AM EST

Wild Bee Decline May be Putting Pressure on Farms: What is Killing These Pollinators?

There's a lot of talk about bees, but this time it's serious. Wild bees are disappearing in many of the U.S.'s most important farmlands, including California's Central Valley, the Midwest's corn belt, and the Mississippi River valley. Now, researchers are trying to find out why.

period
Dec 22, 2015 03:24 AM EST

Pelvic Pain From Endometriosis Linked To Poorer Mental Health

Women who suffer from pelvic pain as a result of endometriosis may require psychological intervention to help improve both their mental health and quality of life, according to a recent study.

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