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Magnetic field lines
Dec 21, 2015 04:17 PM EST

Twisted Magnetic Fields Reveals New Insights On Star Formation

A new study on twisted magnetic fields is giving researchers new insights on star formation.

King Tut's wet nurse could be his sister
Dec 21, 2015 04:16 PM EST

King Tut's Wet Nurse May Be His Sister Meritaten Afterall

Archaeologists announced that Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun's wet nurse could actually be his sister Meritaten after all.

Black Raspberries, The New Superfood
Dec 21, 2015 01:58 PM EST

Black Raspberries: Next Superfood? Antioxidant Properties Can Help You Live Longer

Black raspberries, the next super food? Researchers found that black raspberries that are grown in Central Europe have greater health benefits compared to their better known cousins raspberries or blackberries.

Atomic-level images of individual nanoparticles during heating
Dec 21, 2015 11:53 AM EST

Catalyst: Scientists Track Individual Catalyst Nanoparticles During Heating

A team of researchers have captured the atomic-level images of individual nanoparticles during heating, which is paving the way for new developments in fuel-cell technologies and devices.

Globular cluster Terzan 1
Dec 21, 2015 10:44 AM EST

Terzan 1: Hubble Spots Globular Cluster

Using the Wide Field Planetary Camera 2 on NASA/ESA's Hubble Space Telescope, researchers have captured a luminous image of the globular cluster Terzan 1, located 20,000 light-years away from the Earth.

Blue Jay Bird
Dec 21, 2015 10:04 AM EST

Why Birds Don't Go Grey as They Get Old: How They Keep Vibrant Colors

Animal fur goes grey as they get older, just like human hair. But birds remain vibrant throughout their lives. Now, scientists have found how birds maintain their multi-colored plumage over time.

Virtual Fossil
Dec 21, 2015 09:12 AM EST

The Ancient Ancestor that Links Humans and Neanderthals: New Virtual Fossil (VIDEO)

Scientists have used new digital techniques to predict the structure of evolution in the lineage of Homo sapiens and Neanderthals in order to better understand what our ancient ancestor looked like.

Antibiotics
Dec 21, 2015 12:07 AM EST

Antibiotics May Help Treat Some Cases Of Appendicitis

Health officials at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, now believe that some cases of appendicitis could be treated with antibiotics instead of surgery, according to a recent study.

mice
Dec 20, 2015 09:33 PM EST

Ambien May Help Stroke Recovery

Ambien, sold as zolpidem, helped to reduce stroke risk in mice, according to a new study.

Study Ties Indoor Tanning to Unhealthy Weight Control Behavior
Dec 18, 2015 04:25 PM EST

Tanning Bed Restrictions Proposed By FDA For Those Under 18

The U.S. Food and Drug (FDA) recently proposed a rule that would ban minors from using tanning beds-requiring anyone under 18 to sign a waiver regarding health risks at the first session and then every six months following.

 Image of Asteroid 1998 WT24
Dec 18, 2015 03:38 PM EST

Asteroid Passes Earth, Looks Better Second Time

NASA captured images of an asteriod as it shot by the Earth last week.

Christmas Tree
Dec 18, 2015 03:23 PM EST

Christmas Spirit Linked To Brain Activity

Christmas spirit is alive and well as the holiday season fast-approaches. And now, scientists at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark have pinpointed this feeling of joy and nostalgia to certain parts in the brain.

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