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Hamster
Nov 18, 2015 09:14 AM EST

Short Winter Days May Trigger Aggression Hormones in Females

Short winter days can get anyone stir crazy. Now, though, researchers have found that short winter days actually trigger aggression hormones differently based on sex.

Galaxies
Nov 18, 2015 08:38 AM EST

Massive Galaxies Discovered in Our Early Universe: The Birth of Monsters

Scientists are learning a bit more about our universe with the help of some ancient galaxies. New discoveries are giving astronomers a way to test theories of galaxy formation and evolution.

Valkyrie Robot
Nov 18, 2015 07:59 AM EST

NASA Gives Humanoid Robot to MIT to Develop for Future Space and Mars Exploration

NASA announced that MIT will receive a humanoid robot to test and develop for future space missions to Mars and beyond. The robot could be huge when it comes to future space exploration.

Pigeon
Nov 18, 2015 07:30 AM EST

Why Some Wild Animals Tolerate Humans More Than Others

Why do some wild animals tolerate humans while others don't? Scientists are taking a closer look at animal-human interactions to get to the bottom of human tolerance.

Coral Reef
Nov 18, 2015 07:05 AM EST

Coral Bleaching May be Survived by Fatter Corals in the Face of Climate Change

How will corals survive climate change without major bleaching events? It all has to do with fat. Scientists have found how some coral can survive annual bleaching events.

Osteoporosis
Nov 18, 2015 02:16 AM EST

Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes Increase Risk Of Bone Problems

Though obesity and type 2 diabetes negatively affect bone health, exercise can work to combat risk fracture, according to a recent study.

Exposure to Contaminated Water During Pregnancy Tied to Pregnancy Complications
Nov 18, 2015 01:28 AM EST

Pregnancy: Excess Weight Before Increases Infant Mortality Risk

Losing excess weight before pregnancy may help reduce the risk of infant mortality, according to a recent study.

Food
Nov 18, 2015 12:14 AM EST

Men Eat More If They're Dining With Women, Study Says

Men eat more food when dining with women, according to a recent study.

Brain Activity
Nov 17, 2015 06:30 PM EST

Evolutionary Roots Of Language: Humans, Monkeys Recognize Sound Sequences

The evolutionary roots of language show that both humans and monkeys recognize when sequences of sounds occur in or out of order, according to a recent study.

'Blood Rain' Invades Villages In Spain
Nov 17, 2015 04:38 PM EST

'Blood Rain' Invades Villages In Spain

Researchers found that the "blood rain" phenomenon in villages of Zamora in Spain last fall and winter was caused by a type of algae called Haematococcus pluvialis. This is a green algae that turns red when it under a state of stress.

Depression
Nov 17, 2015 04:05 PM EST

Depression In Daughters May Be Influenced By Mother's Birth Age

Women who give birth at 30 or older are more likely to have daughters, but not sons, who may experience symptoms of depression as young adults, according to a recent study.

New Earth-size Exoplanet Has Researchers Looking For Clues On Alien Life
Nov 17, 2015 02:56 PM EST

Alien Life On Earth-Size Exoplanet? Researchers Look For Clues

Researchers have discovered an exoplanet that's is a little bigger than earth and it is located close to the solar system. The newly found exoplanet could be potentially habitable, according to researchers from the Kavli Foundation.

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