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Zeta Ophiuchi
Sep 22, 2015 12:02 PM EDT

The Milky Way Galaxy's Hidden Stars at Its Center May be Revealed with Radio Telescopes

Radio telescopes may be able to spot stars hidden in the galactic center of the Milky Way. Although the center of the Milky Way is a mysterious place, cloaked in dust, researchers believe that there may be a new way to clear the fog and spot stars in this region.

Pluto
Sep 22, 2015 11:38 AM EDT

NASA New Horizons: Pluto Aerial Tour

Stuart Robbins has teamed up with NASA's New Horizons spacecraft to give the world an aerial tour of Pluto.

Flatworm
Sep 22, 2015 11:34 AM EDT

Sequenced Flatworm Genome May Unveil the Secrets of Regenerative Medicine

Imagine regrowing lost limbs. That's exactly what a certain flatworm can do with its regenerative powers. Now, scientists are aiming to learn a bit more about this regenerative ability after sequencing its genome.

Supermassive Black Hole
Sep 22, 2015 10:46 AM EDT

Supermassive Black Holes: Rare Keys To The Universe

Scientists have discovered that supermassive black hole pairs are much more rare than originally presumed, which makes the task of measuring ripples in space-time even more difficult.

Child and Parents
Sep 22, 2015 10:37 AM EDT

Humans Emit a Cloud of Microbes That's Unique to Each Person

It may sound gross, but it's all something that we live with each and every day. Humans emit their own, personal microbial cloud as they interact with the world around them, releasing bacteria and other microbes as they breathe out, wave and move.

Shark Tooth
Sep 22, 2015 10:04 AM EDT

New Prehistoric, Extinct Shark Group Revealed After the Discovery of Hook-like Fossil Teeth

Scientists have uncovered a new lineage of extinct sharks that didn't eat meat, but instead feasted on plankton. The sharks once lived in warm oceans during the age of the dinosaurs, nearly 100 million years ago.

Excavation
Sep 22, 2015 09:40 AM EDT

Ice Age Humans Fished for Salmon: New Evidence Reveals a Prehistoric Diet

Researchers may have uncovered the earliest known evidence of Ice Age humans in North America.

Sea Level Rise
Sep 22, 2015 09:03 AM EDT

Rising Sea Levels and Bigger Storms May Cause Major Flooding on the East Coast

Rising seas and bigger storms are threatening the coast of the United States. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at how predicted storms and sea level rise might interact to produce spikes in flooding.

4D Printing
Sep 22, 2015 08:21 AM EDT

4D Printing Technology May Create Self-Folding Objects

Imagine 4D technology that allows you to create complex, self-folding structures. Scientists have used components made from smart shape-memory materials with slightly different responses to heat to demonstrate that this printing technology is possible.

Sunflower Galaxy
Sep 21, 2015 09:08 PM EDT

New Method to Map the Cosmos in 3D

There may be a new way to map the cosmos in 3D. Scientists have proposed a new way to calculate the distances of the cosmos using mysterious bursts of energy.

Lack of Naturally Occurring Protein MK2/3 is Linked with Dementia
Sep 21, 2015 06:39 PM EDT

Alzheimer's: Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Helps Reverse Tau-Related Symptoms

Could a drug previously used to treat rheumatoid arthritis be helpful in providing care for Alzheimer's patients?

Anxiety
Sep 21, 2015 06:08 PM EDT

Unemployment: Young People Without Work More Likely To Have Mental Health Problems

New findings published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry revealed that unemployed young people who are also not in school are also more likely to experience mental health issues.

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