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Pluto
Oct 19, 2015 03:44 PM EDT

Strange Woodworm-like Holes Pit the Surface of Pluto in New Images

It turns out that the tiny, icy dwarf planet Pluto has even more surprises in store for NASA scientists.

Wind turbines
Oct 19, 2015 03:34 PM EDT

Wind Turbines Threaten Breeding Success For Wildlife, White Tailed Eagles At Risk

A recent study found that wind turbines are reducing the breeding success of white-tailed eagles.

sudoku
Oct 19, 2015 03:07 PM EDT

Reflex Seizures Are To Blame When This Patient Solved Sudoku

A new report published in JAMA Neurology investigates a case involving a man who had a seizure while trying to solve sudoku.

Bees
Oct 19, 2015 02:35 PM EDT

Diesel Fumes: Reduces Bees' Ability To Scent Flower Odors

A recent study found that diesel fumes in the atmosphere is altering more than half of the flower smells that bees need to find their food.

Metamaterial
Oct 19, 2015 02:33 PM EDT

New Metamaterial Causes Light to Travel Infinitely Fast

Scientists have created the first material where light can travel infinitely fast.

Camels
Oct 19, 2015 12:18 PM EDT

Camels Tested Positive For MERS Virus, Human Health At Risk

In a recent study researchers found that camels tested positive for MERS, a viral respiratory illness, in Kenya.

Alcohol
Oct 19, 2015 11:45 AM EDT

Alcohol and Pregnancy: No Amount Is Safe During This Time

New findings published in the journal Pediatrics show that even a little amount of alcohol during pregnancy could be dangerous for the health of your future baby.

GLUT5
Oct 19, 2015 11:17 AM EDT

Fructose Discovery Could Lead to Treatments for Cancer, Obesity, Diabetes

Stockholm University researchers reached a breakthrough in understanding the way fructose is transported to our cells, which could benefit the development for treatments for cancer, obesity, and diabetes.

Diabetes: Early Insulin Treatment Equals Better Outcomes
Oct 19, 2015 10:38 AM EDT

Diabetes: Early Insulin Treatment Equals Better Outcomes

A recent study found that Type 2 diabetes patients who had early intensive insulin treatment saw tremendous improvements in insulin production.

Spider Monkey
Oct 19, 2015 10:28 AM EDT

Spider Monkeys Are Experts At Sniffing Out The Best Fruits

A recent study found that spider monkeys are experts at sniffing out the best fruits.

Why Do Plants Become Zombies?
Oct 19, 2015 10:15 AM EDT

Zombie Plants: Why Do Plants Get Infected By Parasites?

In a recent study, researchers discovered a bacterial infection that causes a zombie-like effect in many flowering plants.

Buddha Statue on Mars
Oct 19, 2015 09:27 AM EDT

Buddha 'Statue' Discovered on Mars in New NASA Curiosity Rover Image

After news of extraterrestrials, the public is primed for more sightings. In this case, though, it's a Buddha statue on Mars-sort of.

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