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Ibuprofen Patch
Dec 08, 2015 04:26 PM EST

World's First Ibuprofen Patch Targets Painful Areas Directly Through the Skin

The world's first ever ibuprofen patch has been created. Scientists have developed a patch that delivers the drug directly through the skin to exactly where it is needed at a consistent dose rate.

Origin of heavy elements in the Universe
Dec 08, 2015 04:17 PM EST

Heavy Elements' Origin In The Universe: Scientists Explains Theory

A new study is shedding light on the origin of heavy elements in the Universe and mergers of binary neutron stars may be the source for radioactive plutonium-244 in nature.

Dog
Dec 08, 2015 04:00 PM EST

Dogs Have a Conscience Like Humans: New 'Sniff Test' Reveals Self-Consciousness

Dogs are man's best friend for a reason; it turns out that they have a conscience.

Brain
Dec 08, 2015 03:22 PM EST

How the Brain Overrules Our Senses During Faint Stimuli

Scientists have long known that when sounds are faint or objects are seen through fog in the distance, repetition of these weak sensory inputs can result in different perceptions. Now, scientists are figuring out why that is.

Mother and Child
Dec 08, 2015 03:11 PM EST

Drug Now FDA-Approved In U.S. To Treat Rare Enzyme Disorder

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Kanuma (sebelipase alfa) for patients of all ages diagnosed with a very rare disease known as lysosomal acid lipase deficiency (LAL-D).

Contaminants In NYC Gardens' Soil
Dec 08, 2015 01:19 PM EST

Contaminants In NYC's Community Gardens? Study Reveals New Findings

A new study is shedding light on contaminants that were found in the soil from several of New York City's community gardens

Ancient River Network Once Occupied Sahara Desert
Dec 08, 2015 11:36 AM EST

Massive River Once Flowed Across Sahara: Scientists Find Paleoriver Network Under Desert Sands

Paleoriver network once flowed through the Sahara desert, researchers find clues of ancient river under desert sands.

Facial growth comparison and bone structure
Dec 08, 2015 11:18 AM EST

Neanderthals Look Different Than Modern Humans, Study Sheds Light On Difference

In a recent study, researchers examined the different facial skeletal structures of Neanderthals and modern humans. Their study is shedding light on the difference in facial structures and developments between the two.

Victorian Era
Dec 08, 2015 10:01 AM EST

The Victorian Era May Not Have Been as Formal and Civilized as Portrayed

Was the Victorian era really as formal and civilized as portrayed?

Killer Whales
Dec 08, 2015 09:24 AM EST

Endangered Population of Killer Whales May be Most Affected by Ship Speed

Scientists have found that the speed of vessels operating near endangered killer whales is the most influential factor in how much noise from the boats reaches the whales.

e-Cig
Dec 08, 2015 08:55 AM EST

Chemicals in E-Cigarette Flavors Linked to Severe Respiratory Disease

E-cigarettes are seen as a healthier alternative to smoking. Now, though, researchers have found that chemicals in e-cigarette flavors may be linked to respiratory disease.

Bird
Dec 08, 2015 08:31 AM EST

Cities Support More Threatened Species Than Wild Areas Do in Australia

Researchers have found that cities may just host more threatened species than what can be found outside of urban areas.

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