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Ecotourism
Oct 12, 2015 12:36 PM EDT

Ecotourism May Put Wild Animals at Risk as the Business Booms

Scientists have taken a closer look at the interactions between wild animals and ecotourists and have found that all of these interactions put animals at greater risk of being eaten.

Scandium trifluoride
Oct 10, 2015 01:18 AM EDT

Quantum Forces: Strange Material Shrinks When it Warms Up

A strange, quantum material actually shrinks when it's warmed up. Scientists are investigating a substance that unlike most materials, shrinks when it gets hot.

Arctic Ocean
Oct 10, 2015 12:59 AM EDT

Climate Change: 'The Day After Tomorrow' Disaster Scenario May be Possible

A researcher has found that the scenario presented in the climate disaster movie, The Day After Tomorrow, may actually be possible.

AU Microscopii
Oct 10, 2015 12:53 AM EDT

Mysterious Ripples Speed Through Planet-Forming Disc Around Young Star

Astronomers have discovered some never-before-seen structures within a dusty disc surrounding a nearby star.

Green Sea Turtle
Oct 10, 2015 12:23 AM EDT

Seven Species of Sea Turtles are at Risk of Plastic Pollution

Scientists have found that all seven species of marine turtles that they studied can ingest or become entangled in the discarded debris that currently litters the oceans.

Running
Oct 09, 2015 11:37 PM EDT

Varying Walking Pace Helps Burn More Fat

Did you know that switching up the pace of your walking routine may be the key to losing weight?

Running
Oct 09, 2015 05:26 PM EDT

'Runner's High' Same As Being 'High'?

If you're a runner, you recognize that feeling of euphoria that comes at the end of a marathon. Yet did you know this powerful release of endorphins associated with intense exercise may also feel the same as a high from smoking marijuana?

Child and Parent
Oct 09, 2015 04:25 PM EDT

High Blood Pressure Risk Identified During Childhood

Researchers have discovered how to identify certain risk factors for high blood pressure during childhood, according to a recent study.

Bearded Dragon Lizard
Oct 09, 2015 03:51 PM EDT

How Robots May Mimic Lizards and Snakes When Traveling on Sand

Researchers have taken a closer look at how different animals respond to different terrain, and have found that soft steps and large feet allow animals to navigate very loose soil and sand.

Cigarette
Oct 09, 2015 03:18 PM EDT

Smoking May Kill 1 In 3 Young Men In China

New research estimates that as many as one in three young men in China will die from smoking.

Salmon
Oct 09, 2015 02:52 PM EDT

Fish May be the Greatest Athletes on the Planet

Fish may just be the greatest athletes on our planet.

Ancient Mars
Oct 09, 2015 02:22 PM EDT

NASA Reveals Ancient Lakes Existed on a Wet Mars 3 Billion Years Ago

Scientists have learned a bit more about the water of Mars.

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