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Supermassive black hole
Dec 18, 2015 02:51 PM EST

Black Holes Can Grow As Large As 50 Billion Suns

In a recent study, researchers found that black holes can expand up to 50 billion times the mass of the sun before they lose their discs of gas.

Laser-heated Diamond Anvil Cell
Dec 18, 2015 01:32 PM EST

Jupiter's Interior Paves Way For Room Temperature Superconductivity

Researchers have created a model of Jupiter's interior, (which is composed of abundant hydrogen). The new research is paving the way for room temperature superconductivity and new developments with hot dense fluid hydrogen.

 6 Million-Year-Old Skull Of Elephant
Dec 18, 2015 12:53 PM EST

Fossils Enrich Theory Of Evolution, Study Reveals New Findings

Adding fossils into the picture can widen our understanding of evolution and how it influenced various species for millions of years and even living species.

Lightsaber
Dec 18, 2015 12:24 PM EST

The Force Awakens: Can Science Build Real Lightsabers?

Many people have wondered whether or not it would be possible to build a lightsaber.

Locust
Dec 18, 2015 12:20 PM EST

New, Robot Locust Can Leap High into the Air

A new, robot locust may be just the thing when it comes to traversing tough terrain. Scientists have developed a locust-inspired robot that's capable of jumping twice as high as existing robots of its kind.

Photographer
Dec 18, 2015 12:19 PM EST

New Algorithm Predicts the Memorability of Your Images

How memorable are your photos? A computer can tell you just that. Scientists at MIT have developed an algorithm that can predict how memorable or forgettable an image is almost as accurately as humans.

Algae
Dec 18, 2015 12:18 PM EST

Plants Crawled onto Land Far Earlier Than Expected

Plants may have appeared on land far earlier than expected.

Child Sad
Dec 18, 2015 11:55 AM EST

Neurotransmitter Linked to Autism: New Possibilities for Treatment

A new discovery could offer valuable new insights into understanding and even treating autism. For the first time ever, scientists have linked a specific neurotransmitter in the brain with autistic behavior.

Rat Animal
Dec 18, 2015 11:51 AM EST

Rat Consciousness Manipulated by Scientists with New Method

Scientists have found a way to actually manipulate consciousness in rats.

Galaxy 1068
Dec 18, 2015 11:39 AM EST

Cosmic, Clumpy Doughnut May Reveal More About Supermassive Black Holes

Researchers have discovered a cosmic, clumpy doughnut in our universe.

Mule
Dec 18, 2015 11:36 AM EST

Newly Discovered Gene May Create a New Species

Researchers have identified the "hybrid inviability gene," and may have learned a bit more about how new species are born.

 Full Cold Moon For Christmas
Dec 18, 2015 10:19 AM EST

Look Out For Rare Full Moon On Christmas Day

This year a rare full moon will dawn in the Christmas skies. This event is quite rare and would not occur again until 2034, according to NASA.

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