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Farming on Mars: The Martian Raises Questions About Soil On Mars
Oct 31, 2015 05:47 PM EDT

Farming on Mars: 'The Martian' Raises Questions About Soil On Mars

Researchers are examining the possibilities of farming on Mars after seeing "The Martian" astronaut Mark Watney (played by Matt Damon) develops farming techniques on the red planet.

mice
Oct 30, 2015 07:29 PM EDT

Diet Low In Soluble Fiber Increases Risk Of Obesity

New findings published in the American Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology show that though high-fat, high calorie food is likely to blame for increased risk of obesity and other related diseases--it may not just be from higher amounts of calories. Researchers believe that lo...

Study Finds No Association Between Insomnia and Hypertension
Oct 30, 2015 06:49 PM EDT

Interrupted Rest Prevents Deep, Slow Wave Sleep

A new study published in the journal Sleep suggest that interrupted sleep is actually worse than sleeping straight through for a shorter amount of time.

New Welding Technique Uses Less Energy And Creates Stronger Metals
Oct 30, 2015 04:35 PM EDT

Making Future Cars Stronger, Using Less Energy: New Technique Creates Stronger Metals

Engineers have created a new welding technique that is stronger and uses less energy. The new technique can also weld 'un-weldable' metals. This could be a major breakthrough for the auto industry, according to researchers.

Sleep
Oct 30, 2015 04:06 PM EDT

Cell Growth, Brain Activity Zapped By Lack Of Sleep

A new study found that not getting adequate rest can actually interfere with a fundamental cellular process that drives physical growth, physiological adaptation and brain activity.

New Metal Alloy
Oct 30, 2015 03:46 PM EDT

New Metal Alloy Creates Green Cooling Technologies

Researchers at the Rochester Institute of Technology have created a new metal alloy which could could generate green cooling technology systems.

Itchy
Oct 30, 2015 03:14 PM EDT

Dermatology: Hair Has Something To Do With An Itch

Have an itch you just can scratch? Turns out, it might have something to do with the movement of your hair, according to a recent study.

 Breathing Polluted Air Harms Pregnant Women and Fetus
Oct 30, 2015 02:28 PM EDT

Antibiotic Use During Pregnancy May Not Increase Risk Of Birth Defects

Some antibiotics used during pregnancy may not pose a threat to a child's physical development, according to a recent study.

Researchers Discover 11.6 Million-Year-Old Ape Fossils In Barcelona, Spain.
Oct 30, 2015 02:20 PM EDT

Researchers Discover 11.6 Million-Year-Old Ape Fossils

A team of researchers have discovered an extinct species of apes known as 'Pliobates cataloniae' which existed 11.6 million years ago. This new finding reveals new information about humans' ancestors, and the evolutionary split between great apes and small apes.

Lithium-Air Battery
Oct 30, 2015 02:07 PM EDT

New Lithium-Air Battery On The Way: Electric Cars Could See Major Breakthrough

Researchers have developed a new lithium-air battery, in order to create a battery that works efficiently and also has a tolerance for water.

Child and Parent
Oct 30, 2015 01:12 PM EDT

Testosterone Levels, Empathy May Predict Dad's Parenting Style

Testosterone levels and empathetic tendencies may predict a man's parenting skills, according to a recent study.

Study Ties Antipsychotic Drugs to Decrease in Brain Volume
Oct 30, 2015 12:36 PM EDT

Neurology: Gender Differences In The Brain Don't Exist

Men are from Mars and women are from venus? No--at least, as far as their brains are concerned.

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