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Robot
Nov 27, 2015 02:46 PM EST

New Robot May Help Passengers Navigate an International Airport

A new robot may help passengers find their way through the airport. The robot in the "Spencer" project is now ready to face the real world at the major international airport Schiphol in Amsterdam.

With states approving recreation and medical marijuana use, the drug might becoming more popular.
Nov 27, 2015 02:42 PM EST

'Skunk-Like' Cannabis Linked To Brain Damage

Smoking high potency ‘skunk-like' cannabis is linked to brain damage, according to a recent study.

Fossil
Nov 27, 2015 11:16 AM EST

Extinction is Key for High Species Diversity Today

Scientists have found that periods of high extinction on Earth have been the drivers of the diversification of amniotes, which include today's land vertebrates, such as reptiles, birds, and mammals.

Black Widow Spider
Nov 27, 2015 09:57 AM EST

Black Widow Spider Webs Capture the Genetics of Spiders and Their Prey

Scientists are learning a bit more about insects thanks to the black widow spider.

Supermassive Black Hole
Nov 27, 2015 09:11 AM EST

Supermassive Black Hole Caught in the Act of Swallowing a Star for the First Time

Scientists have caught their first ever glimpse of a supermassive black hole eating a star. The new findings could be huge when it comes to better understanding supermassive black holes.

Temperatures
Nov 27, 2015 08:32 AM EST

Climate Change: 2015 May be the Hottest Year on Record

The year 2015 may be the warmest on record. Scientists have found that a combination of a Strong El Niño and human-induced global warming may just make 2015 the hottest year yet.

Obese Youths Suffer a 6-Fold Increased Risk of Hypertension
Nov 26, 2015 11:48 PM EST

Protein Inhibits Body's Ability To Lose Weight In People With More Fat

People with higher amounts of stored fat may have more difficulty losing weight, accordin to a recent study.

wheelchairs
Nov 26, 2015 10:44 PM EST

Wheelchair Users May Be More Likely To Die In Car Crashes

Wheel chair users may be more likely to die in car crashes, according to a recent study.

Stomach Cancer: FDA Okays New Drug Cyramza
Nov 26, 2015 09:29 PM EST

PMS May Increase Risk Of High Blood Pressure

PMS may be a sign of high blood pressure in the future, according to a recent study.

Turkey
Nov 26, 2015 03:03 PM EST

The History of Thanksgiving: How Fertilizer Saved a Feast

Most people know the story of Thanksgiving. It's when the pilgrims were shown by the Native Americans how to survive and how to farm in the New World. But how do these methods actually work?

Earthquake
Nov 26, 2015 09:50 AM EST

Great Barrier Reef Protects Australia from Tsunamis

The world-famous Australian reef is providing an effective barrier against landslide-induced tsunamis.

Hologram
Nov 26, 2015 08:43 AM EST

Rainbow Holograms Created with New Inkjet Printer Material

Scientists have developed colorless ink made of nanocrystalline titania that can be loaded into an inkjet printer to create holographic images.

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