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Stonehenge in Wiltshire, UK
Oct 14, 2015 09:23 AM EDT

The Stonehenge Builders Hated Their Veggies and Ate Mostly Meat

What did the ancient builders of Stonehenge eat and what were their lives like? That's exactly what researchers are finding out after looking at a site that is thought to be the residence for the builders of Stonehenge during the 25th century BC.

Ancient Human Ear-Orienting System Finds Clues To Hearing Deficits In Infants
Oct 14, 2015 09:15 AM EDT

Ancient Human Ear-Orienting System Helps Find Clues To Hearing Deficits In Infants

A recent study found that the ancient human ear-orienting system could help in finding clues to hearing deficits in infants.

Hand
Oct 14, 2015 08:59 AM EDT

How Humans May Sense Electric Fields with Cells

Many animals can sense and react to electric fields. But do humans sense these fields? Scientists have found the first actual "sensor mechanism" that allows a living cell to detect an electric field.

Mars River
Oct 14, 2015 08:22 AM EDT

Mars River Valley Mapped with Climate Models to Reveal Water Origins

Mars is being examined more closely after the discovery of its water. Now, researchers are looking at the extensive valley networks that were probably created by running water billions of years ago.

Jupiter and Io
Oct 14, 2015 08:03 AM EDT

Jupiter's Great Red Spot is Still Shrinking: NASA Watches the Gas Giant (VIDEO)

Jupiter's Great Red Spot, the storm that whirls on the planet, is still shrinking. Researchers have collected new Jupiter images that reveal a bit more about what's happening on the gas giant.

Family Worries Lead to Conflict at Work, Study Finds
Oct 13, 2015 07:37 PM EDT

Sedentary Behavior: Is Sitting Really That Bad For You?

Researchers at the University of Exeter and the University College of London are challenging recent studies that show how sitting for long periods can be dangerous to your health. The new study, published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, suggests that sitting for an extended amount of t...

Fast Food
Oct 13, 2015 07:16 PM EDT

Fast Food In The Neighborhood Increases Risk Of Lower Bone Mineral Density

Being born in a neighborhood with few healthy stores could be detrimental to your bone health, a new study shows.

Red Wine
Oct 13, 2015 06:31 PM EDT

Type 2 Diabetes And Wine: Is A Little Actually Good For Patients?

New findings published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine show that drinking red wine may help some with type 2 diabetes manage both high cholesterol and cardiac issues.

Plant
Oct 13, 2015 03:52 PM EDT

Cellulose: Paper's Main Component Produced Differently by Biologists

In a recent study, biologists were able to see how the interior cells of a plant produce cellulose for the first time.

Broad-billed Hummingbird (Cynanthus latirostris)
Oct 13, 2015 03:40 PM EDT

The Bird Family Tree: New Research Reveals How Birds Evolved After Dinosaurs

New research has decoded the family tree for birds. Researchers have taken a closer look at both extinct species and ones still alive today to better understand the stunning variety of bird species.

New York Comic Con
Oct 13, 2015 03:38 PM EDT

The Walking Dead's Sixth Season Promises Even More Special Effects

The Walking Dead is entering its sixth season, and it promises to be one of the most interesting yet. While the plot is heating up, the special effects used on screen are also supposed to be spectacular.

 Haze Particles Hard Enough To Cause Abrasive Damage On Industrial Alloys
Oct 13, 2015 02:46 PM EDT

Air Pollution: Haze Particles Hard Enough To Cause Abrasive Damage On Industrial Alloys

A recent study on air pollution (haze) found that haze particles lead to abrasive damage on industrial alloys.

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