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Raisins
Nov 19, 2015 11:04 AM EST

Academic Ability: How Raisins Can Predict A Toddler's Future

A simple test with a single raisin and a plastic cup can predict a child's academic achievement down the line.

Hummingbird
Nov 19, 2015 10:23 AM EST

Jeweled Hummingbirds Use Brute Strength to Outmaneuver Rivals

Scientists are taking a closer look at hummingbirds and how they manage to outmaneuver most other birds. It turns out that these birds actually rely on brute strength for their abilities.

Worm
Nov 19, 2015 09:13 AM EST

Evolution from Worms: 70 Percent of Human Genes Trace Ancestry to the Acorn Worm

Researchers have sequenced the genomes of two species of small water creatures called acorn worms, and have found that humans may have more in common with them than first thought.

High-Performance Swimsuit
Nov 19, 2015 08:35 AM EST

New High-Performance Swimsuit Causes Swimmers to Swim 2.4 Percent Faster

Scientists have succeeded in developing a new high-performance swimsuit that has a "kick assist" system that improves the power of the dolphin kick by 2.4 percent.

Antarctica
Nov 19, 2015 08:06 AM EST

Sea Level Rise from Collapsing Antarctic Ice May Not be as Serious as Once Thought

Antarctic ice melt may not have as much of an impact on sea level rise as first thought on sea level rise.

ISS astronauts
Nov 19, 2015 07:37 AM EST

Mission to Mars: NASA Investigates What Happens to the Human Body in Space

As space agencies gear up for long-term space travel, NASA is looking at exactly what happens to the human body in this harsh environment.

Exoplanet
Nov 19, 2015 07:00 AM EST

Scientists Spy Baby Planet Being Born Near a Young Star for the First Time

Astronomers may have spotted a baby planet being born around a young star. The new findings may reveal a bit more about planet formation outside of our own galaxy.

Being Ignored at Workplace is Worse than Bullying, Study
Nov 18, 2015 08:42 PM EST

Victims And Bullies At Increased Risk Of Eating Disorders

Victims of bullying are at an increased risk of anxiety, depression and eating disorders, according to a recent study. Yet in a surprising twist, bullies are also at an increased risk as well.

Sleep
Nov 18, 2015 08:00 PM EST

Sleep Schedule Changes Can Harm Health

Even little adjustments to your sleep schedule could be detrimental to your health, according to a recent study.

New Injectable Approved Drug To Treat Schizophrenia.
Nov 18, 2015 07:21 PM EST

Schizophrenic Hallucinations Linked To Structural Brain Differences

A brain wrinkle found in the frontal lobes may be responsible for hallucinations in some cases of schizophrenia, according to a recent study.

Consumption of sexual content might be associated with one's brain.
Nov 18, 2015 04:51 PM EST

Sex Once A Week Makes Most Couples Content

Sex once a week is enough to keep most people happy, according to a recent study.

Highest Concentrations Of Dark Matter Dominates Nearby Dwarf Galaxy
Nov 18, 2015 04:40 PM EST

Dark Matter Dominates Nearby Dwarf Galaxy, New Findings Say

In a recent study, researchers found the highest concentration of dark matter in a close-by dwarf galaxy called Triangulum II, which is located on the edge the Milky Way.

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