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125-Million-Year-Old Mammal
Oct 15, 2015 10:12 AM EDT

World's Oldest Mammalian Fossil Uncovered In Spain

A 125-million-year-old mammalian fossil was discovered in Spain, and the well preserved specimen reveals the early evolution of hair and spines.

Mars Pebbles
Oct 15, 2015 09:49 AM EDT

Mars Rounded Pebbles Were Carried for Miles by Ancient River System

Where did pebbles on Mars come from? They may have just been pushed by a river that existed millions of years ago. Scientists have examined mages of a few rocks and found that their smooth shape may be due to plentiful past water.

Coalsack Nebula
Oct 15, 2015 09:47 AM EDT

Cosmic Coalsack Nebula Darkens the Stars in Spectacular New Image

Scientists have captured the Coalsack Nebula in new, spectacular detail with the Wide Field Imager on the MPG/ESO 2.2-Meter Telescope.

Ceres
Oct 15, 2015 09:12 AM EDT

Ceres is a Cosmic Dartboard for Asteroids and Comets, New Study Reveals

Scientists have found that projectiles that slam into the dwarf planet actually tend to stick and stay on the dwarf planet, which could help explain the characteristics of Ceres' surface.

Exoplanet
Oct 15, 2015 08:48 AM EDT

NASA May Have Discovered an Alien Civilization Around a Strange Star

Have we finally detected intelligent alien life? That may be the case, thanks to Kepler.

Mars
Oct 15, 2015 06:55 AM EDT

Journey to Mars: Detour to the Moon is the Best Way to Travel to the Red Planet

As NASA gears up for a mission to Mars, planning a route to the Red Planet is important. Now, researchers have found that to save on weight, a detour to the moon is the best route to Mars.

Methane Bubbles
Oct 15, 2015 06:54 AM EDT

Climate Change: Warming Ocean is Causing Bubbling Plumes to Release Methane

Scientists have uncovered methane plumes in a warming ocean.

Sad Child
Oct 14, 2015 07:14 PM EDT

Child Abuse: Emotional Abuse Might Hurt Just As Much As Neglect

New findings published in JAMA Psychiatry examine how different types or patterns of abuse relating to emotional and physical pain actually activate similar parts of the brain.

Smoking Bans in Prison Tied to Lower Death Rate
Oct 14, 2015 06:46 PM EDT

Childhood Head Injury Increases Risk Of Alcohol Abuse In Females

Girls who suffer a concussive bump on the head in childhood could be at increased risk for abusing alcohol as adults, a new study suggests.

Nearly 43 Percent of the Teens Text While Driving: Study
Oct 14, 2015 06:28 PM EDT

Mood Swings: Most Teens Outgrow Aggressive Traits

It's probably just a phase if you're teen is having troubling controlling emotions.

Hydraulic Fracturing Did Not Cause Contamination In Drinking Water Wells Near  Marcellus Shale In Pennsylvania.
Oct 14, 2015 04:11 PM EDT

Elevated Organic Compounds in Pennsylvania Drinking Water From Hydraulic Fracturing Surface Operations, Not Gas Wells

A study Yale University study revealed that hydraulic fracturing itself did not cause contamination in the drinking water supplies Marcellus Shale in northeastern Pennsylvania.

Robot
Oct 14, 2015 01:52 PM EDT

Humans Love Robots That Make Mistakes: Perfection Prevents Successful Relationships

Robots aren't perfect. Or maybe they are, at least, programmed to be. Yet new research suggests that humans are less likely to successfully form working relationships with interactive robots if they're never making any mistakes--or might we say, too "robotic."

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