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Yoga
Nov 05, 2015 04:12 PM EST

Insomnia Inflammation Improved With Movement Meditation Tai Chi

The movement meditation tai chi as well as cognitive behavioral therapy may help reduce insomnia-related inflammation, according to a recent study.

Black Hole
Nov 05, 2015 03:36 PM EST

Black Hole Awakens After 26 Years, Lights Up Sky (VIDEO)

Researchers claimed that a black hole belonging to a binary star system called V404 Cygni has awakend. The last outburst took place in 1989, and the binary system has been under observation since.

Aquatic Carnivores
Nov 05, 2015 03:05 PM EST

New Aquatic Carnivores, 278 Million Years Old, Shed Light On Spread Of Life On Earth

Researchers have uncovered two new species of aquatic, carnivorous amphibians from 278 million years ago. This discovery led to new information about the spread of life on earth.

Yellowstone
Nov 05, 2015 02:46 PM EST

What Triggers a Supervolcano: Outside Environmental Factors May Cause Massive Eruption

What causes a supervolcano to finally blow its top? Scientists have taken a closer look at these features, and have found that these massive magma chambers may erupt when the roof above them cracks.

Elephants Understand The Human Pointing Gesture Without Training
Nov 05, 2015 01:28 PM EST

Elephants Obtain Inacessible Food By Blasting Air Through Their Trunks

Elephants use their trunks to reach hard-to-get food by blasting air through the appendage, according to a recent study.

Solar Cell Technology
Nov 05, 2015 12:50 PM EST

New Semiconductor Material For Solar Cell Technology: Zinc And Tin

Researchers at the University of Liverpool have created a new semiconductor material for solar cell technology using zinc tin nitride, paving the way for the new material to be considered for solar cell applications.

Titan
Nov 05, 2015 12:31 PM EST

Saturn: Frigid Moon Titan Has Earth-Like Features

NASA researchers examined Saturn's frigid moon, which has many earth-like features, but is still slightly alien. The researchers claimed that by observing possible changes on Titan, it will allow them to have a better understanding of its winds and dune formations.

Mammoths
Nov 05, 2015 12:17 PM EST

Mammoths, Large-Bodied Mammals' Declining Population Changed Ecosystems

Researchers found that the declining populations of large-bodied mammals made a major impact on their ecosystems, changing their structures over time.

New Galaxy Cluster
Nov 05, 2015 11:56 AM EST

Galaxy Cluster Spotted With NASA Telescopes

NASA researchers discovered a new galaxy cluster located 8.5 billion light years away. This is one of the most massive galaxy structures found at such a great distance, according to the researchers.

Sea Turtle
Nov 05, 2015 10:44 AM EST

Climate Change May Cause More Sea Turtles to Become Female

Climate change may just be causing more sea turtles to become female.

Taurid Fireball
Nov 05, 2015 09:52 AM EST

Taurid Meteor Swarm Hits Night Skies This Week! Watch for Fireballs

The Taurid meteor shower may be shining extra bright this week.

3D Printing
Nov 05, 2015 09:02 AM EST

3D-Printing May be Toxic: New Study Reveals Plastics Harm Fish Embryos

It turns out that some 3D printed objects may actually be toxic. Scientists have found that some parts produced by commercial 3D printers are toxic to certain fish embryos.

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