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Comet Catalina Spotted With Two Tails
Nov 23, 2015 03:41 PM EST

Comet Catalina: Two Tails, Bigger And Brighter Than Thought

The comet Catalina has been spotted with both of its tails and is expected to make several appearances in the predawn sky for a few days.

Blue-Green Algae Responsible For Earth's Oxygen Atmosphere
Nov 23, 2015 02:58 PM EST

Blue-Green Algae Responsible For Earth's Vast Oxygen Atmosphere

In a recent study, researchers found that the earth's rich oxygen atmosphere emerged from a from a blue-green algae, which was found in the oceans 2.5 billion years ago.

Hydra
Nov 23, 2015 02:11 PM EST

The Regenerative Hydra May be Able to Modify its Genetic Code

The Hydra may actually be able to modify its genetic program.

Yoga
Nov 23, 2015 02:06 PM EST

Meditation May Help Reduce Racial Prejudice

Meditation may help reduce prejudice, according to a recent study.

Chocolate
Nov 23, 2015 01:52 PM EST

Chocolate Flavor May be Controled by Yeast During Fermentation

Chocolate has a distinct smell. Now, though, researchers may have found a way to modify the smell of chocolate with the help of the yeasts used to ferment cocoa during chocolate production.

baby
Nov 23, 2015 01:45 PM EST

ADHD Medications May Be Causing Sleep Problems For Your Child

Statistics show that about 1 in 14 children in the United States are diagnosed with ADHD-a chronic health condition that can cause difficulties paying attention, hyperactivity and impulsiveness.

Rainforest
Nov 23, 2015 01:28 PM EST

Rainforest Trees May Die of Thirst as Climate Change Causes Drought

Droughts may kill off the tallest trees in tropical rainforests in coming decades. Scientists have identified the ecological trigger that brings about the death of tropical rainforest trees during prolonged water shortages.

Elephants
Nov 23, 2015 12:52 PM EST

Elephant Tusks Repaired with New Resin Technique

There may be a new method to repair elephant tusks. A new resin is replacing the metal ring typically used to prevent cracks from furthering down an elephant's tusk.

Hubble Spots Young Elliptical Galaxy
Nov 23, 2015 12:38 PM EST

Young Elliptical Galaxy Spotted With Hubble

Researchers have spotted a young elliptical galaxy with NASA/ESA's Hubble Space Telescope. The elliptical galaxy was identified as NGC 3610, which 80 million light years away.

Fish
Nov 23, 2015 12:30 PM EST

Low-Oxygen 'Dead Zones' Linked to Climate Change

Scientists may have found a link between climate change and dead zones.

brain
Nov 22, 2015 09:27 PM EST

Scientists Use MRI Scans To Locate Happiness

Where does happiness happen?

Coffee
Nov 22, 2015 08:38 PM EST

Coffee Consumption During Pregnancy Won't Harm Babies' IQ

Coffee is continuously in the news for its beneficial effect, but some health experts have questioned whether it's safe for pregnant women to drink. Now, they've found that indulging in a cup of Joe won't negatively impact your future child-particularly the development of his or her IQ.

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