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Flea
Sep 29, 2015 02:11 PM EDT

Ancient Black Death Bacteria Discovered in a 20-Million-Year-Old Flea Frozen in Amber

A flea that's been frozen in time may possess bacteria that's the ancestor of the Black Death. Scientists have discovered a flea preserved in amber with tiny bacteria that could have eventually evolved into the dreaded strain of the bubonic plague.

Chimp
Sep 29, 2015 01:33 PM EDT

Chimp Personality Linked to Their Brain Structure

Chimpanzees' personality traits may actually be linked to the structures in their brain. Scientists have taken a closer look at chimps and have found that brain structure plays a vital role when it comes to their personalities.

Scientists Reveals Food Conversion Into Energy
Sep 29, 2015 01:33 PM EDT

Metabolism: Cells Make Energy Through Digestion Of Simple Sugars

Scientists reveal how food is converted into energy in all living organisms. Plants, animals and bacteria share common process through a series of chemical reactions.

Earth
Sep 29, 2015 12:55 PM EDT

Climate Change: Staggering 92 Percent of USHCN Temperatures are Estimated Values

Most scientists agree that climate change is occurring as more and more greenhouse gases enter our planet's atmosphere. But Did you know that most of the measurements that are taken are actually estimated?

Decline In The Ocean's Marine Biodiversity- Mangroves and Coral Reef In Jeopardy.
Sep 29, 2015 12:53 PM EDT

Marine Biodiversity: Alarming Decline In Populations Of Marine Vertebrates

A recent study found that there is a decline in marine diversity over the last several decades, fish populations have declined by 75 percent while the population for marine vertebrates has decreased significantly.

Vegetables
Sep 29, 2015 12:40 PM EDT

Why Don't Kids Eat Their Veggies? Food Pairing Could Be The Difference Maker

Children generally don't eat their vegetables, and researchers have discovered that it may not be about taste.

Crop Wheat
Sep 29, 2015 12:32 PM EDT

Longevity: Swap Out Saturated Fats With Whole Grains, Not Processed Carbs

If you want to swap saturated fats out of your diet for whole-grain carbs, by all means. They're healthy for your heart. But make no mistake, replacing these with processed carbs is not.

Chittenango ovate amber snail
Sep 29, 2015 11:48 AM EDT

Nearly Extinct, Tiny Snail is Reproduced in the Lab to Save the Species

It turns out that a certain snail may not be going extinct quite yet. Scientists have found that the endangered Chittenango ovate amber snail can be successfully bred in the lab.

If not treated properly, Glaucoma can permanently damage the optic nerve and cause blindness.
Sep 29, 2015 11:41 AM EDT

Blindness Cure: UK Scientists Working On Stem-Cell Breakthrough Treatment

The London Project to Cure Blindness has developed a trial for a new treatment that's derived from stem cells for those suffering from ‘wet' age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and the trial is currently taking place at the Moorfields Eye Hospital after the successful outcome on a patient deal...

Snail
Sep 29, 2015 11:17 AM EDT

The Tiniest Snails in the World Discovered in China Break Records

Researchers may have uncovered the smallest snail in the world. The miniscule snails, which were collected in China, are so small that they are called "microsnails."

Glowing Sea Turtle
Sep 29, 2015 11:05 AM EDT

'Glowing' Turtle: Biofluorescent Reptile Spotted Off Solomon Islands (VIDEO)

Marine biologist David Gruber recorded a biofluorescent sea turtle the first time, while filming for National Geographic in the Solomon Islands.

Manhattan Flooding
Sep 29, 2015 10:32 AM EDT

New York City May Risk Future Flooding as Climate Change Worsens

New York City may face future flood risks as climate change continues. Scientists have found that as sea levels rise and as storms worsen, the city may be in for some rising waters during hurricanes.

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