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Rapid mouse movements
Dec 14, 2015 03:46 PM EST

Computers Know When You're Angry, Study Reveals New Findings

Researchers at Brigham Young University found in a new study that your computer mouse knows when you are angry based on the mouse movements and the speed of your cursor.

NGC 7252'
Dec 14, 2015 03:00 PM EST

Hubble Spots Galaxy Resembling Atomic Nucleus

The Hubble Space Telescope has a spiral galaxy that resembles an atomic nucleus, the galaxy was identified as 'NGC 7252' which is also known as the "Atoms for Peace" galaxy.

book
Dec 14, 2015 02:09 PM EST

Loretta Graziano Breuning Talks About Her New Book, "Habits Of A Happy Brain" [Science World Report Exclusive Interview]

Science World Report spoke with Loretta Graziano Breuning about her most recent book "Habits Of A Happy Brain: Retrain Your Brain to Boost Your Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin, & Endorphin Levels." Breuning has written multiple books that examine brain chemicals associated with negativity and happines...

Antidepressants
Dec 14, 2015 01:46 PM EST

Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy May Increase The Risk Of Autism In Offspring

Antidepressant use during pregnancy may increase the risk of autism in children, according to a recent study.

Unmanned Explorer Hayabusa 2
Dec 14, 2015 01:02 PM EST

Japan Asteroid Probe Hayabusa 2 Enters Target Orbit

Japanese space probe Hayabusa 2 has successfully entered its target orbit and it is on its way to meet with a distant asteroid.

Mud dragon, 'Eokinorhynchus rarus' fossil in millimeters
Dec 14, 2015 12:56 PM EST

530-Million-Year-Old 'Mud Dragon' Worm Fossils Discovered In China

A team of international researchers have discovered the fossils of ancient microscopic worms, also known as 'mud dragons' from over 530 million years ago during the Cambrian period.

Facebook
Dec 14, 2015 11:56 AM EST

Facebook Is Hard To Quit, But Why?

Researchers at Cornell Information Science found four reasons why getting away from Facebook might be particularly difficult for some.

Machine Learning
Dec 14, 2015 10:44 AM EST

Machines That Can Learn Like Humans: How Artificial Intelligence is Gaining Ground

Scientists may have created a machine that can learn like a human. They've developed an algorithm that captures our learning abilities.

Pluto
Dec 14, 2015 09:50 AM EST

Pluto's Day Side: New Images Show the Changing Faces of the Dwarf Planet

Pluto's day is about 6.4 Earth days long. This means that getting an image of each sunlit "side" of Pluto can be challenging. Now, though, scientists have compiled images of Pluto that show off its various sunlit faces.

Mars Sand Dunes
Dec 14, 2015 08:58 AM EST

Mars Curiosity Rover Reaches Martian Sand Dunes, Beaming Back New Images

NASA's Mars Curiosity rover has finally reached some interesting sand dunes on the Red Planet. It has now begun an up-close investigation of the sand dunes, which reach up to two stories tall.

Sleep
Dec 13, 2015 08:49 PM EST

Over 9 Hours Of Sleep A Night May Increase Risk of Early Mortality

Sleeping in could increase your risk of early mortality, according to a recent study.

Sleep
Dec 13, 2015 07:37 PM EST

Too Little Sleep May Increase Obesity Risk

Short sleep--or sleep that consists of less than seven hours at a time--may contribute to increased periods of distracted eating and drinking, according to a recent study.

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