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Cowbird
Nov 03, 2015 09:10 AM EST

Cowbirds Sneak Out at Night from Host Parents' Nests to Learn New Skills

How does a cowbird know it's a cowbird? These birds are actually laid in the nest of different birds. Now, scientists are looking at how cowbirds know they're not a warbler, thrush or sparrow.

Snail
Nov 03, 2015 08:34 AM EST

Borneo Snail Sets the Record for the World's Tiniest Mollusk

The world's tiniest snail has officially been found in Borneo. Researchers have uncovered a minute shell with an average diameter of .7 mm that makes it the smallest new snail to be found.

dog
Nov 03, 2015 07:58 AM EST

Growing Up With A Dog, Farm Animals May Lower Your Child's Asthma Risk

There's a reason they call dogs "man's best friend." They're loyal and not to mention they're adorable. And now, you can add lowering your asthma risk to the list, too.

Child and Parents
Nov 02, 2015 11:00 PM EST

Parent Sex Talks With Kids Lower Risky Sexual Behaviors

Talking with your kids about safe sex may seem awkward, but it can help prevent risky sexual behaviors growing up.

Southern Ocean
Nov 02, 2015 09:17 PM EST

Acidifying Waters May be a Major Threat to Creatures in the Southern Ocean

Acidifying waters may pose a threat to the Southern Ocean.

Arctic Sea Ice
Nov 02, 2015 08:16 PM EST

Climate Change: Less Artic Ice and More Water by 2050

By the 2050s, there will be a lot less ice and a lot more water in the Arctic Ocean. Scientists have found that the area will see at least 60 days a year of open water at this time period.

Mars
Nov 02, 2015 07:43 PM EST

Mars May Have Acid Fog for Its Weird Weather

Mars may not have weather like can be found on Earth, but it certainly may have its own version of weather: acid fog.

New Artificial Material Creates Sustainable Energy Source
Nov 02, 2015 04:22 PM EST

New Artificial Material Creates Sustainable Energy Source

A researcher at Florida State University has developed a new artificial material that can create a sustainable energy source, the process working almost identically to photosynthesis in plants.

Researchers Find That Fireworks And Bonfires Reduce Visibility
Nov 02, 2015 04:14 PM EST

Fireworks Reduce Visibility: Atmospheric Particles Cause Sharp Reduction In Visibility

Researchers at the University of Birmingham found that fireworks and bonfires significantly reduce visibility in the atmosphere.

Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements Led to High Levels of Blood and Urine Calcium in Some Older Women
Nov 02, 2015 02:28 PM EST

Vitamin D Supplements Lower Risk Of Heart Disease, Increase Exercise Performance

Vitamin D supplements may improve exercise performance and lower the risk of heart disease, according to a recent study.

New Heat-Activated 'Grenade' Targets Cancer
Nov 02, 2015 02:08 PM EST

Cancer: Heat-Activated 'Grenade' Targets Cancer

Researchers have now turned their attention to a new heat-activated 'grenade' method to target cancer. This new model could target tumors and cancer cells while sparing healthy cells and tissue, according to the researchers.

Fires Were Common On Earth 300-Million-Years Ago Before The Dinosaurs
Nov 02, 2015 01:11 PM EST

World Before The Dinosaurs: Fires Were Common On Earth 300 Million Years Ago

A new study revealed that fires prevailed on the earth before the dinosaurs, finding that fires were more common 300 million years ago than today.

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