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Researchers Examine Whether Solar Eclipse Disrupted Electricity In Germany
Nov 09, 2015 03:28 PM EST

Solar Eclipse Disrupts Electricity In Germany?

After Europe experienced a solar eclipse in March of this year, researchers in Germany are trying to determine whether or not the eclipse impacted photovoltaic systems, ultimately disrupting the electrical supply across the country.

Disease-Carrying Mosquito Threatens Human Health In North America
Nov 09, 2015 03:25 PM EST

Disease-Carrying Mosquito Threatens Human Health In North America

Researchers have identifies a disease carrying species of mosquitoes, which is potentially dangerous to human health. The invasive species has been identified as 'Aedes japonicas.' This species of mosquito is a carrier for multiple viruses, according to researchers from Simon Fraser University and ...

Children Playing
Nov 09, 2015 02:49 PM EST

Could A Blood Test Predict Concussions In Children?

Researchers believe that a blood test may be helpful in determining whether a child has sustained a concussion, as well as determining ithe severity of the problem.

Nordic Seas
Nov 09, 2015 12:48 PM EST

First Ever Energy Grid to Harvest Wave Power is a Leap for Renewable Energy

Harnessing wave power may be the energy of the future. Carnegie and Western Power are collaborating to deliver a world first wave-integrated island microgrid project.

520-Million-Year-Old Arthropod Brains Discovered
Nov 09, 2015 12:34 PM EST

520-Million-Year-Old Arthropod Brain Reveals New Evidence On Fossilized Brain

Scientists have recovered 520-million-year-old brain fossils, which is shedding light on the fossilization of the brain, which was considered to be impossible for many years by scientists.

Quantum Entanglement
Nov 09, 2015 12:24 PM EST

Quantum Physics: The Most Extreme 'Entanglement' Yet Between Photon Pairs

A new experiment has actually recorded some quantum weirdness. Scientists have reported the most extreme "entanglement" yet between pairs of photons.

Regular Intake of Processed Red Meat Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Failure and Death in Men
Nov 09, 2015 12:22 PM EST

Meat Barbequed, Grilled Increases Risk Of Kidney Cancer

Researchers at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have linked the consumption of meat cooked at high temperatures to an increased risk of kidney cancer, according to a new study.

Ice Cores
Nov 09, 2015 12:05 PM EST

Climate Change: How Abrupt Climate Shifts Impacted Earth After the Ice Age

How did an abrupt climate shift impact Earth? New research has taken a closer look as to how climatic changes in the North Atlantic propagated globally.

iPad
Nov 09, 2015 11:33 AM EST

Augmented Reality May be the Future of Gaming and Child Creativity

Augmented reality may just be the future of gaming and interactive exploration.

Genetic History
Nov 09, 2015 11:01 AM EST

Scientists Map the Genetic History of Humans in the Caribbean

Scientists have officially mapped the genetic history of the Caribbean. Now, a team of researchers have found out whether indigenous communities still exist in the Caribbean region today.

Astronaut and ISS
Nov 09, 2015 10:11 AM EST

NASA is Recruiting for Mars: Now Is Your Chance to be an Astronaut

Want to be an astronaut? NASA is recruiting. The space agency is hiring new personnel for its new missions into deep-space, Mars and beyond.

Giant Radio Galaxy
Nov 09, 2015 09:41 AM EST

Dying Giant Radio Galaxy Discovered 9 Billion Light Years Away

Astronomers have discovered a dying giant radio galaxy which is 9 billion light years away. Researchers from the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA, TIFR) in Pune, India made the discovery using the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT).

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