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Desmostylian
Oct 07, 2015 12:40 PM EDT

Strange, Short-Lived Marine Mammal Species Discovered in Dutch Harbor

A new fossil of a species that once belonged to the marine group Desmostylia is telling scientists a bit more about this strange animal group.

Runner
Oct 07, 2015 11:45 AM EDT

Runners, 'Potheads' Similar High: Activating Pleasure Receptors Allows Experience Without Drugs or Exercise

A study has hinted that it may one day be possible to achieve a "runner's high" without running, or even the psychological "rewards" of drugs without the drugs.

Arctic Ocean
Oct 07, 2015 11:30 AM EDT

Turbulence Heating In The Artic Ocean Stems From Below The Surface

The Arctic ocean is experiencing immense warming from beneath the surface, heat compared to the sun, according to researchers.

Homo naledi
Oct 07, 2015 11:20 AM EDT

Ancient Human Ancestor Swung from Trees and Used Tools with Their Hands

Scientists have discovered a new species of human relative that may tell researchers a bit more about human evolution. The new discovery, in particular, shows how this ancient species, Homo naledi, moved and walked in its environment.

Sofa Shark
Oct 07, 2015 10:55 AM EDT

Sofa Shark Spotted Off the Coast of Scotland

Researchers spotted a sofa shark off the coast of Scotland for the first time since 2000.

Lab
Oct 07, 2015 08:14 AM EDT

Quantum Computing: Scientists Design Two-Qubit Logic Gate for Quantum Computers

Researchers may have overcome a crucial hurdle in quantum computing. They've demonstrated a two-qubit logic gate, which is the central building block of a quantum computer.

Eastern Red Cedar
Oct 07, 2015 07:48 AM EDT

Changing Trees into Energy Storage Devices: How to Store Green Energy with Cellulose

Scientists may be turning trees into energy storage devices.

Mosquito
Oct 07, 2015 07:28 AM EDT

New Link Discovered Between El Niño and Dengue Fever

There may be a link between disease and climate change. Scientists have found that the epidemics of dengue are lined to high temperatures brought by the El Niño weather system.

Asteroid
Oct 07, 2015 06:59 AM EDT

NASA's Plan to Redirect Dangerous Asteroids from Earth (VIDEO)

Scientists are planning on redirecting an asteroid near the moon in the 2020s in order to find out how best to deflect asteroids that may impede a course to the Red Planet in the 2030s.

Vision
Oct 06, 2015 10:15 PM EDT

Vision Can Be Restored With Stem Cells, Research Shows

With the use of stem cells it is now possible for researchers to restore human vision.

Stimulant Medication
Oct 06, 2015 02:40 PM EDT

Stimulant Meds Safe For Children With ADHD, Congenital Heart Disease

In a recent study, researchers found that children with ADHD and congenital heart disease can now use stimulant drugs without having major cardiovascular side effects.

Angry
Oct 06, 2015 02:01 PM EDT

Lifespan Shortened By Blood-Boiling Anger

Don't get too angry. After all, everything passes--that, and science shows that excessive anger can shorten your lifespan.

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