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Archaeological Site
Oct 27, 2015 05:01 PM EDT

Ancient Baby Bones Reveal Connection Between Humans in Asia and Alaska

Scientists may have found a connection between ancient humans in Asia and those in Alaska.

Human Brain
Oct 27, 2015 04:52 PM EDT

The Brain Forgets Things In Our To Conserve Energy

In order to conserve energy, our brain may chuck a memory or two out of the reasoning window.

Silicon Technology Produces Lighter, Long-Lasting Batteries
Oct 27, 2015 04:44 PM EDT

Silicon Technology Produces Lighter, Long-Lasting Batteries

In a recent study, a team of researchers created a new light, longer lasting battery using silicon technology. Their study was a major breakthrough and the researchers are expecting to market their new battery by next year.

NASA's Dawn Spacecraft Takes Its Last Journey
Oct 27, 2015 03:52 PM EDT

NASA's Dawn Spacecraft Takes Its Last Journey

NASA's Dawn spacecraft began its fourth and final journey, during which it will orbit dwarf planet Ceres.

Ear Buds
Oct 27, 2015 03:51 PM EDT

Neurology And Music: Notes Help Us Process Melodies

Researchers at New York University have discovered how brain rhythms are used to process music.

ballet
Oct 27, 2015 03:21 PM EDT

Ballet: Could It Help Coordinate The Nervous System, Prevent Clumsiness?

A new study suggests that if you're a bit clumsy, this type of graceful, disciplined dance may help out.

The Hearts Of Galaxies
Oct 27, 2015 02:55 PM EDT

Artificial Intelligence Peers Into The Hearts Of Galaxies

At the Australian National University (ANU), researchers are using artificial intelligence to look into the hearts of turbulent and messy galaxies.

Virgo Galaxy Cluster
Oct 27, 2015 01:45 PM EDT

Virgo Galaxy Cluster Reveals Universe's Chemical Makeup

In a recent study, researchers were able to detect the chemical elements needed to make stars, planets and people by examining the Virgo galaxy cluster. These elements were evenly distributed across millions of light years early in cosmic history.

Down Syndrome
Oct 27, 2015 12:16 PM EDT

Down's Syndrome DNA-Test Less-Invasive, Detects Developmental Disorder

New findings published in the journal Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology look at how a DNA test for Down's Syndrome could reduce the need for potentially invasive tests that look for the developmental disorder marked by a full or partial extra copy of chromosome 21.

Drowning Leading Cause of Death for Children With Autism
Oct 27, 2015 11:29 AM EDT

Autism And Oxytocin: Nasal Spray Benefits Children With Behavioral Disorder

New findings published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry reveal that oxytocin, a hormone that plays a role in social bonding, may be helpful in improving emotional and behavioral issues among youth with autism.

Right Whale
Oct 27, 2015 10:39 AM EDT

Endangered Right Whales are Being Killed by Toxic Algae

Scientists may have found what's killing off young right whales. It turns out that there's a close relationship between a sudden surge in whale deaths at Peninsula Valdes, Argentina, and the toxic algae Pseudo-nitzschia

Blue whale
Oct 27, 2015 10:37 AM EDT

The Loss of Massive Mammals Means We Lose Their Poop and Their Nutrients

When we lose large animals to extinction, we may be disrupting the entire globe's nutrient cycle. Scientists have found that the loss of whales and oversized land mammals may cause our planet to be less fertile.

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