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Drunk driving killed over 10,000 people in 2012.
Nov 17, 2015 02:31 PM EST

'Drunk And Disorderly' Gene To Blame For Recklessness?

In some cases, a genetic mutation may be to blame for particularly impulsive and reckless behaviors when drunk, according to a recent study.

Cape Rockjumper
Nov 17, 2015 01:05 PM EST

Climate Change: Birds May be at Great Risk of Warming Temperatures

Birds may be declining in the face of climate change. Scientists have found that at least a dozen species in the Western Cape will be impacted by climate, and that their decline may be more complex than previously thought.

3-D Cubosomes Is Now The New Drug-Delivery Tool
Nov 17, 2015 12:58 PM EST

3-D Cubosomes: A New Drug-Delivery Tool

Researchers have created 3-D structures of cubosomes, which is allowing them to examine the internal features of cubosomes.

Forest
Nov 17, 2015 12:46 PM EST

Melting Scandinavian Ice Provides Missing Link Ice Age Mystery

Melting Scandinavian ice may provide the missing piece for one of the most enduring puzzles of the last Ice Age.

Micro Jellyfish
Nov 17, 2015 12:23 PM EST

Parasite is Actually a Micro Jellyfish with a Stinger

A parasite may actually be micro jellyfish. Scientists have made a new discovery that may redefine how scientists interpret what it means to be an animal.

Circumcision Significantly Lowers the Risk of HIV in Young African Men
Nov 17, 2015 12:13 PM EST

HIV: Virus Fears Keep Many From Getting Tested

Fear of infection may prevent some from seeking testing for HIV, according to a recent study.

Laser
Nov 17, 2015 12:04 PM EST

Cooling Laser Refrigerates Liquid for the Very First Time

For the first time ever, researchers have used a laser to actually refrigerate a liquid rather than heating it up. The new findings could be huge for the future of laser technology.

Eating to impress
Nov 17, 2015 12:04 PM EST

Overeating: Men Eat To Impress While With Opposite Sex

A study from Cornell University revealed that eating habits are sometimes altered based on who you're dining with.

Nalca leaf in Chile
Nov 17, 2015 11:35 AM EST

What Plants Do During Night and Day: How a Plant is Active in the Dark

Most people know that plants photosynthesize during the day in order to create food to function. But what happens to plants at night? Scientists have taken a closer look, and have found that plants activate different biochemical pathways at night.

New Laser Technique Traps Light On Graphene Surfaces
Nov 17, 2015 11:09 AM EST

Laser Technique Traps, Controls Light On Graphene Surface

A team of researchers have developed a new technique, which traps and controls light on the surface of graphene, through the use of laser lights. This new technique paves the way for a range of electronic devices to be developed.

Main-Belt Asteroid 493 Griseldis Shows Signs Of Collision
Nov 17, 2015 10:51 AM EST

Collision On Main-Belt Asteroid: Astronomers Find Collision Evidence

A team of astronomers have found evidence that main-belt asteroid, 493 Griseldis, collided with another space object earlier this year. The researchers made their observations using the Subaru Telescope.

Brain
Nov 17, 2015 10:49 AM EST

What Causes Our Brains to be Human? New Study Reveals Brain Gene Similarities

What makes our brain human? Scientists are beginning to unravel the genetic code underlying its function, and have found a small set of molecular patterns that dominate gene expression in the human brain.

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