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Often times medications can work against one another.
Oct 05, 2015 11:28 AM EDT

Cancer Drug Helps Sharpen Memory

A cancer drug may help to improve memory, according to a recent study.

Pulsar
Oct 05, 2015 11:12 AM EDT

New Technique to Weigh a Star: Pulsars Get on a Scale

Scientists have developed a new method for measuring the mass of pulsars, which are highly magnetized rotating neutron stars that are formed from the remains of massive stars after they explode into supernovae.

Quantifying climate impacts: new comprehensive model comparison launched
Oct 05, 2015 10:44 AM EDT

Postpartum Depression: 'Baby Blues' Common Among Dads, Too

Do fathers experience postpartum depression, too?

Blacklegged Tick
Oct 05, 2015 09:39 AM EDT

Disease-Ridden Ticks May Hitch Rides into the United States on Migratory Birds

Most people are aware that ticks carry diseases. But did you know that these diseases can spread thousands of miles?

Plastic Grocery Bag Cat
Oct 05, 2015 09:10 AM EDT

New Biodegradable Plastic Bags May Eliminate Plastic Wast Pollution in the Environment

Imagine if plastic bags weren't such an environmental hazard. Imagine if instead they were made out of biodegradable materials.

Earth impact
Oct 05, 2015 08:37 AM EDT

Ancient, Furry Creature Survived the Dinosaurs During the Massive Asteroid Impact

A newly discovered mammal species may have actually survived the dinosaur extinction. Researchers have found a beaver-like mammal that managed to outlast the dinosaurs about 66 million years ago

Blue whale
Oct 05, 2015 07:45 AM EDT

How Blue Whales Become and Remain So Big By Feeding on Tiny Krill

Scientists have taken a closer look at the cetaceans and have found how blue whales maintain their enormous body size through foraging strategies that optimize the energy they gain from the krill they eat.

Fogo Volcano
Oct 05, 2015 07:22 AM EDT

Ancient 'Mega-Tsunami' Created an 800-Foot Wave that Could Happen Again Today

Scientists may have uncovered the signs of an ancient, mega-tsunami that could foretell a modern hazard.

Dig Site
Oct 05, 2015 06:49 AM EDT

Giant Mother Lizard Reveals How Dinosaurs Lived and Grew Millions of Years Ago

Scientists have taken a closer look at the "good mother lizard," Maiasaura peelesorum, from Montana to get a better understanding of its life history.

Algae Helps Scientists In Generating Clean Green Electric Power
Oct 04, 2015 10:16 PM EDT

Green Energy Generated With Algae Through Photosynthesis And Respiration

The next generation could possibly benefit from a new study development where scientists are using algae to generate clean, green and safe electric power.

Coelacanth fish classified as a living fossil by researchers.
Oct 04, 2015 10:02 PM EDT

'Living Fossils' Identified By Researchers in England

Samples of 210 million-year-old fossils reveal that the coelacanth fish is a modern living fossil.

Sleep
Oct 04, 2015 09:48 PM EDT

Weight Gain: Late Bedtimes Linked To Increase In BMI

A regular sleep schedule helps our circadian rhythm stay on track. Even better, going to bed at a regular time could help us maintain a healthy weight; the opposite is also true for those who chronically go to bed late and get few solid hours of sleep.

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