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Dogs
Sep 17, 2015 08:45 AM EDT

Citizen Scientists Conduct Research on Dog Intelligence with Their Pets

Citizen scientists may be contributing to research on dogs. A total of 500 citizen scientists from around the world have turned in data for a study on what goes on inside the minds of their dogs.

India's Smog
Sep 17, 2015 08:26 AM EDT

How Smog Hurts Our Lungs on a Molecular Level

Researchers have taken a closer look at what might be happening to us on a molecular level when we breathe smoggy air.

Sculptor Dwarf Galaxy
Sep 17, 2015 08:00 AM EDT

Sculptor Dwarf Galaxy Captured in Stunning New Image is Our Galactic Neighbor

The Wide Field Imager has captured a spectacular new image of the Sculptor Dwarf Galaxy, the close neighbor of our Milky Way Galaxy.

Deep Sea
Sep 17, 2015 07:34 AM EDT

Robots Map Mysterious Deep Sea Canyons for the First Time

Robots are helping conservationists with a big project. These machines have created the first true three-dimensional picture of submarine canyon habitats by mapping the deep sea in a conservation area.

Colliding Black Holes
Sep 17, 2015 07:13 AM EDT

Two Supermassive Black Holes are About to Smash Together in Virgo Constellation

Two supermassive black holes may be about to smash together in the constellation Virgo.

Hot Jupiter
Sep 17, 2015 06:54 AM EDT

Mysterious 'Hot Jupiter' Exoplanets May be Younger Than Once Thought

Hot Jupiters, which are gas giants that orbit close to their star, largely remain mysterious. Now, they've found that these planets may only take a few million years to migrate close to their newly formed star.

Homless
Sep 17, 2015 12:08 AM EDT

Suicide: Death From Intentional Self-Injury Greatly Underestimated In U.S.

New findings published in JAMA Psychiatry reveal via the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. However, the way manner of death is classified in countries may ultimately determine whether cause of death is reported as s...

Hominin Tooth
Sep 16, 2015 09:15 PM EDT

Early Human Ancestors Shifted from Tree Diet to Grass: The Evolution of Taste

Millions of years ago, our early ancestors shifted from a diet based on trees to a diet based on grasses. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at this shift.

Coffee
Sep 16, 2015 09:01 PM EDT

Coffee Can Mess Up Your Body's Internal Clock

Coffee always seems to be in the news these days, with other benefits besides just perking us up in the morning. Yet what about those who just love a good cup of Joe at night?

Vitamin D
Sep 16, 2015 06:13 PM EDT

Vitamin D: Deficiences In Old Age Accelerate Cognitive Decline

New findings published in JAMA Neurology reiterate just how important vitamin D is for older individuals.

Self Reported Memory Complaint Strong Predictor of Alzheimer's
Sep 16, 2015 04:13 PM EDT

Alzheimer's: Is Stress A Non-Genetic Link To The Disease?

Previous studies have linked various genetic and potential environmental factors to Alzheimer's disease. Yet did you know that stress could be essentially contribute to the overall health issue?

Pumpkin
Sep 16, 2015 03:47 PM EDT

Pumpkin as a Superfood: What are the Benefits of Eating Pumpkin?

There's no pumpkin in that pumpkin spice latte, but that doesn't mean that pumpkin itself isn't a superfood. Pumpkin has some surprising health benefits-assuming you're not adding in a ton of sugar.

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