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Pluto
Oct 15, 2015 04:25 PM EDT

Pluto Stuns Scientists with Startling Complexity with New Horizons Data

The New Horizons spacecraft's historic flyby of Pluto has given scientists a lot of information about the icy world.

Prehistoric Mammal
Oct 15, 2015 03:51 PM EDT

125-Million-Year-Old Prehistoric Mammal Suffered From A Hair Disease.

Researchers found that the recently discovered 125-million-year-old mammalian fossil likely suffered from a fungal hair disease.

New research may lead to findings about autism's origins.
Oct 15, 2015 03:37 PM EDT

'Social Brain' Impaired In Children With Autism

A new study shows that the "social" part of the brain in childern with autism is underdeveloped.

Virus
Oct 15, 2015 03:28 PM EDT

Quantum Physics Meets Genetic Engineering as MIT Scientists Create Energy Transport

Quantum physics, meet genetic engineering. Scientists have used engineered viruses in order to provide quantum-based enhancement of energy transport.

Orangutans
Oct 15, 2015 02:40 PM EDT

Endangered Orangutans: Loss Of Habitats Reduces The Species' Numbers

A recent study revealed that endangered orangutans face a new threat where there is a loss of their habitats.

Humans And Apes Share The Same Malaria Virulence Genes
Oct 15, 2015 02:19 PM EDT

Cancer: Could A Malaria Protein Cure It?

Could a malaria protein work as a weapon against cancer?

Protected And Intact Forests Have Rapid Forest Loss Around The World
Oct 15, 2015 01:40 PM EDT

Protected And Intact Forests Endure Rapid Loss Around The World

There is a rapid loss of protected and intact forests around the world, according to findings from a recent study.

Soft Robot
Oct 15, 2015 01:24 PM EDT

Soft Robot Can Change Shape, Bend, Grip and Walk (VIDEO)

Imagine soft robots that can bend, walk and grip. That's exactly what scientists have created in this latest study, which may herald a new age of robotics.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a serious mental condition that requires attention.
Oct 15, 2015 12:57 PM EDT

US Army To Test Weapon That Can Target Shielded Enemies

The U.S. Army has set out to monitor the performance of an incredible new weapon that can actually strike soldiers shielded by a cover.

Precision Lasers Used To Redefine Temperature
Oct 15, 2015 11:58 AM EDT

Precision Lasers Used To Redefine Temperature, Measure Speed of Atoms

In a recent experiment, scientists attempted redefining temperature by using precision lasers to measure the speed of individual atoms.

Global Warming
Oct 15, 2015 11:12 AM EDT

Climate Change: Global Warming 'Tipping Points' Identified By Scientists

Scientists from the University of Southampton have identified potential "tipping points" where global warming could cause regional shifts in climate.

Baby Dinosaur Fossils Discovered At 'Dragon's Tomb' in Mongolia
Oct 15, 2015 10:20 AM EDT

Baby Dinosaur Fossils Discovered At 'Dragon's Tomb' in Mongolia

A group of preserved perinatal specimens/ baby dinosaur fossils were found at the ‘Dragon’s Tomb’ in Mongolia.

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