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Planetesmals
Sep 23, 2015 08:47 AM EDT

Earth's Hot Core May Have More Oxygen Than Once Thought

There may be more oxygen in Earth's core than once thought. Scientists have made some new findings about Earth's interior by considering the geophysical and geochemical signatures of the core and mantle together.

Dolphin
Sep 23, 2015 08:01 AM EDT

Why Whales Echolocate: Size Matters When Sensing in the Ocean

Why do whales use echolocation when bacteria do not? Now, scientists have announced that body size determines available sensing modes.

Sleep
Sep 23, 2015 12:07 AM EDT

Sleep Apnea: Depression Reduced Via CPAP Therapy In Patients

New findings published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine reveal how depressive symptoms commonly seen in sleep apnea patients could be treated with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).

Robots
Sep 22, 2015 10:16 PM EDT

Robotics: Social Cues Influence Human-Robot Interaction

New research that will be presented at the HFES 2015 Annual Meeting in Los Angeles in October looks at the importance of social cues for evaluating the role of trust in human-robot interaction.

Impact of CVD Risk Factors Higher in Women and Blacks, Study Finds
Sep 22, 2015 09:14 PM EDT

Millennials: They Need To Eat Less, Work Out More To Prevent Obesity

New findings published in the journal Obesity Research & Clinical Practice reveal that millenials may struggle more with their weight than their parents.

Child Solving Math Problems
Sep 22, 2015 08:32 PM EDT

Neurology: Cultivate Optimism With The Help Of Your Brain

Feeling anxious? Your orbitofrontal cortex may have something to do with it. It's the region of the brain that's located just behind the eyes, and previous research has shown that it plays a role in anxiety.

nose
Sep 22, 2015 07:48 PM EDT

Sense Of Smell: Loss Of Stimuli May Signal Increased Mortality Risk

Researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies discovered a correlation between the loss of smell and declining lifespan in worms. Now, new research suggests that this may be an indicator of near death.

Lunar Eclipse
Sep 22, 2015 01:43 PM EDT

Watch the Rare Supermoon Eclipse This Weekend That's Also a Harvest Moon

This Sunday, make sure to look to the skies; you're in for a rare treat. There's going to be a total eclipse of the moon on the night of September 27 to 28, and it happens to also be the closest supermoon of 2015.

Female Masai Giraffe Calf Born at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Sep 22, 2015 01:11 PM EDT

Sound: Giraffes Hum, And It's Actually Audible To The Human Ear

Sure. Giraffes seem like silent, rather stoic creatures with their incredibly long necks, sanding in at about 6 feet tall. But guess what? They have their own voices, too. What's even more interesting is that these sounds are slightly detectable to the human ears, contrary to previous beliefs.

Ebola Virus Particles
Sep 22, 2015 12:52 PM EDT

Google Science Fair Teen Winner Created a Simple Way to Detect Ebola

Teens may change the world. A 16-year-old developed a simple way to detect the deadly Ebola virus, winning her the Google Science Fair.

Impact of Mental Stress on Heart Differs Among Men and Women, Study Finds
Sep 22, 2015 12:28 PM EDT

Sex After A Heart Attack: It May Be Safe

If you've been a victim of heart attack or stroke, new research reveals that it may no longer be dangerous to engage in sexual activity afterward.

Dinosaur
Sep 22, 2015 12:25 PM EDT

New Species of Cold Weather Dinosaurs Discovered in Alaska May Have Lived in Snow

Scientists may have uncovered a new species cold-weather dinosaur. In contrast to tropical species, this 30-foot-long herbivore endured months of winter darkness and probably had to deal with snowy conditions.

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