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A study at the University of Leeds is revealing new evidence on the earth's mass extinction period.
Nov 24, 2015 12:20 PM EST

Dinosaurs Became Extinct Due To 'Curtain Of Fire'

A study at the University of Leeds is revealing new evidence on the mass extinction period on the earth.

Large-Area Graphene Produced 100 Times Cheaper With New Technique
Nov 24, 2015 12:09 PM EST

Graphene Produced 100 Times Cheaper With New Technique

In a recent study. researchers at the University of Glasgow in the UK have created a new technique that produces graphene at a hundred times cheaper than conventional methods.

Magnetic Field
Nov 24, 2015 11:09 AM EST

Earth's Magnetic Field is Not About to Flip, Like Previously Thought

Earth's magnetic field is not about to flip. While the intensity of this field has weakened in the last couple hundred of years, researchers have found that this doesn't mean it's about to reverse.

Antarctica
Nov 24, 2015 10:22 AM EST

Mysterious, Cold Antarctic Water Movement Revealed in New, Detailed Simulation

Thanks to big data, scientists are getting a remarkably detailed animation of the movement of the densest and coldest water in the world. They've received a closer look at the ocean water around the Antarctic.

Water Bear
Nov 24, 2015 09:37 AM EST

Tiny Water Bears, the World's Toughest Animal, Have a Bizarre Genome

One of the toughest creatures on Earth is the water bear, known formally as the tardigrade. Now,researchers have sequenced its genome have found that it gets a huge chunk of its genome from foreign DNA.

Dark Matter Hairs
Nov 24, 2015 08:24 AM EST

Dark Matter 'Hairs' May Surround Earth and Other Planets

The solar system may be a lot hairier than we thought. Scientists have found that there may be long filaments, or "hairs," of dark matter around Earth and our solar system.

Car
Nov 24, 2015 07:46 AM EST

Virtual Reality May Link Simulated Driving with Real Driving Using the Human Brain

Using their state-of-the-art simulation facility, scientists have explored the use of car driving simulators as tools for training and testing drivers to reduce road traffic accidents and fatalities.

Army Ants
Nov 23, 2015 09:18 PM EST

Army Ants Create Bridges from Worker Bodies for Shortcuts

Army ants may construct complex bridges from their own bodies in order to create shortcuts through tropical forests.

Andes Mountain
Nov 23, 2015 08:44 PM EST

Climate May Grind Mountains into the Dirt with Moving Glaciers

For the first time ever, researchers have attempted to measure all of the material leaving and entering a mountain range over millions of years.

Phobos
Nov 23, 2015 08:17 PM EST

Mars May Have Rings Like Saturn When Its Moon Shatters

One day, Mars may have rings like Saturn. How is this possible, you ask? It could happen when Mars' moon, Phobos, disintegrates under the planet's force of gravity.

heart
Nov 23, 2015 06:38 PM EST

Gratitude's Good For The Heart, Scientists Say

With Thanksgiving just a few days away, it's great to be thankful for all the good things in your life.

marijuana
Nov 23, 2015 05:40 PM EST

Synthetic Marijuana Drug 'Spice' Sickens At Least 10

Synthetic marijuana is much more powerful than that the traditional plant-grown substance, according to the National Institute of Drug Abuse.

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