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New Drug to Treat Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Nov 11, 2015 12:40 PM EST

Blood Cancer: World's First Drug Trial Reveals Life-Changing Results

Clinicians from the University of Leicester and Leicester's Hospitals led an international clinical trial for patients with blood cancer, and it's reportedly changing lives.

Arctic Tundra
Nov 11, 2015 12:01 PM EST

Tundra Fires and Thawing Permafrost: The Link to Greenhouse Gas Release

Scientists have taken a closer look at tundra fires and have found that they may contribute to thaw as much as blazes in forested areas.

Shipwreck
Nov 11, 2015 11:31 AM EST

22 Ancient Shipwrecks with Cargo Uncovered in the Greek Islands

Researchers have uncovered what may be the shipwreck capital of the world. An archaeological expedition has discovered 22 shipwrecks over 13 days in the Fourni archipelago in the Greek islands.

Scientists Uncover New Findings On Explosive Nature Of Magnetic Reconnection
Nov 11, 2015 11:11 AM EST

Magnetic Reconnection: Scientists Uncover New Findings On Explosive Nature Of Magnetic Reconnection

In a recent study, researchers unearthed new findings on the explosive nature of magnetic reconnection, which is changing how scientists examine this astrophysical process and is shedding new light on the mechanical properties behind solar flares and geomagnetic storms.

Dust Devil
Nov 11, 2015 10:37 AM EST

Martian Dust Devils May Reveal More about the Red Planets Surface and Core

Dust devils may actually help guide future missions to Mars. Scientists have used a seismometer to detect the tiny tilts of the ground as dust devils passed by, which may tell them a bit more about the dust devils on Mars.

A Warmer World Will Become A Hazier World
Nov 11, 2015 10:27 AM EST

Warmer World Will Be A Hazier World, Study Finds

In a recent study researchers found that as the atmosphere becomes warmer, it will also become hazier, which ultimately impacts future air quality.

Pluto
Nov 11, 2015 09:55 AM EST

Pluto's 'Heart' is Far Younger Than Anyone Expected: Born Yesterday

NASA researchers have taken a closer look at the data from the historic New Horizons flyby and have found that the heart-shaped region of Pluto is surprisingly young.

Mercury
Nov 11, 2015 09:36 AM EST

Mercury is Bombarded by Ancient Comet Dust that Impacts Its Atmosphere

Mercury is being pelted regularly by bits of dust from an ancient comet. Scientists have taken a closer look at the planet and have found that this bombardment has a discernible effect in its tenuous atmosphere.

Space Station
Nov 11, 2015 08:13 AM EST

Medicines Do Not Expire Faster in Space: Good News for Long Spaceflight Missions

Medicine doesn't degrade faster in space. Scientists have conducted an opportunistic, pilot-scale study and have found that medication on the International Space Station (ISS) does not degrade faster than medication on Earth.

Phobos
Nov 11, 2015 07:24 AM EST

Mars' Moon Phobos is Being Torn Apart by the Red Planet

It turns out that Mars' moon, Phobos, is slowly falling apart. Scientists have taken a closer look at this moon and have found that it's showing early signs of structural failure that will ultimately destroy it.

Weight Scale
Nov 10, 2015 06:36 PM EST

Teens Who Frequently Self-Weigh At Increased Risk Of Body Issues

Researchers at the University of Minnesota found that participants who reported increases in self-weighing throughout the 10-year-study-period showed increases in depressive symptoms, weight concern and a decreased satisfaction of their body and self-esteem, in general.

Obese Teens at Risk of Nutritional Deficiencies: New Study
Nov 10, 2015 05:50 PM EST

Stressed Parents May Have Obese Children, Study Suggests

Stressed parents may be more likely to have obese children, according to a recent study.

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