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Baby
Sep 24, 2015 12:38 PM EDT

Study: Why Babies Smile (VIDEO)

Babies may have a hidden agenda behind their smiles.

Gulf Coast Sunrise
Sep 24, 2015 10:42 AM EDT

New Trap for Greenhouse Gases May Help Curtail Climate Change

There may just be a way to trap greenhouse gases more effectively than normal. Scientists have found new materials that could be useful for absorbing these gases.

Sarcosuchus
Sep 24, 2015 10:06 AM EDT

Cold Snap and Climate Change Killed Massive Crocodilians

A cold snap may be responsible for the retreat of crocodilians millions of years ago

Black Hole
Sep 24, 2015 09:25 AM EDT

Supermassive Black Hole is 30 Times Too Big for Its Galaxy

Researchers have uncovered a supermassive black hole that's startlingly large. Found in a recently discovered galaxy, the black hole is 30 times the size that researchers expected it to be.

Messier 17
Sep 24, 2015 09:02 AM EDT

ESO Imager Captures Stunning New Image of Rose-Colored, Star-Forming Region

ESO's Wide Field Imager has captured a spectacular, new image of a rose-colored star forming region Messier 17.

Great Barrier Reef
Sep 24, 2015 08:31 AM EDT

Vinegar May Save the Great Barrier Reef from Coral-Munching Starfish

There may be a new weapon against the Crown of Thorns Starfish. Scientists have found that simple household vinegar kills the starfish just as effectively as the current drug that's being used.

EEG Cap
Sep 24, 2015 07:46 AM EDT

Human Brains Linked Together for Thought Communication Over One Mile

Is it possible to link two brains together? Scientists say they've done it.

Skull
Sep 24, 2015 06:44 AM EDT

Evidence of World's Oldest Decapitation Discovered in Brazilian Cave

Researchers have uncovered the oldest known evidence of human decapitation in a rock shelter of Lapa do Santo in Brazil.

USDA School Meal Standards Significantly Increased Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables
Sep 23, 2015 10:55 PM EDT

Nutrition: Menu Graphics Help Diners Eat Less

New findings published in the Journal of Public Policy and Marketing reveal that graphics may be helpful in encouraging people at diners to eat less.

Climate Change
Sep 23, 2015 07:22 PM EDT

When Global Warming First Appeared on the Climate Record

When did global warming first appear? That's a good question. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at the data, revealing for the first time when and where the first clear signs of global warming appeared in the temperature record.

Rhizobia
Sep 23, 2015 07:21 PM EDT

Dead Zone May be Reduced with New, Plant-Based Technique

Scientists have found a possible way to reduce the dead zones in the ocean.

Giant Lizard
Sep 23, 2015 07:21 PM EDT

Giant, Predatory Lizard Fossil Reveals a Bit More about Early Australians

It turns out that Australia's first human residents may have had to deal with giant, killer lizards. Scientists have found that Australia's early human inhabitants and giant apex predator lizards actually overlapped.

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