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Hydrogen Energy
Sep 15, 2015 11:39 AM EDT

Newly Discovered Catalyst May Help Create a Hydrogen Economy to Replace Fossil Fuels

Scientists have taken a step forward when it comes to creating hydrogen as fuel. They've created a highly efficient catalyst that could ease the way to a hydrogen economy.

Hospital
Sep 15, 2015 11:20 AM EDT

Hospital Computer Predicts Death (VIDEO)

A supercomputer in Boston can accurately predict the death of a patient with a 96 percent accuracy rate.

Reynolds
Sep 15, 2015 11:12 AM EDT

Our Early Human Ancestors Ambushed Large Prey by Hunting with Their Terrain (VIDEO)

It turns out that our early ancestors were ambush predators. Researchers have discovered that about one million years ago, early humans used landscape features to ambush and kill their prey in groups.

Air Pollution
Sep 15, 2015 10:48 AM EDT

Air Pollution Linked to Increased Death from Heart Disease

It turns out that there is, in fact, a link between air pollution and the risk of death. Scientists have found that increased air pollution increases a person's risk of dying from heart disease.

Rocky Planets
Sep 15, 2015 10:12 AM EDT

Rocky Exoplanet's Winds May Allow Worlds to Host Alien Life

When it comes to finding habitable planets, it may depend on a rocky planet's "air conditioning system." Scientists have found that some exoplanets that permanently face their sun with the same side could, potentially, be habitable.

American Eel
Sep 15, 2015 09:44 AM EDT

American Eel Population in 'Dramatic Decline': Animal May be Listed as Threatened

There may be a new animal joining the endangered species list: the American eel.

Baby Elephants
Sep 15, 2015 08:57 AM EDT

Baby Elephants Born to Stressed Mothers Age Faster in Captivity and the Wild

Can a mother's stress impact her child? That's the case for elephants. Scientists have found that elephants born into stressful situations have fewer offspring and age faster.

Sunflower Galaxy
Sep 15, 2015 08:34 AM EDT

Hubble Space Telescope Spots Cosmic Sunflower Galaxy with Stunning Detail

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured a spectacular new image of the galaxy Messier 63, a cosmic sunflower swirling in the middle of space. Nicknamed the "Sunflower Galaxy," this object has spiral arms and millions of stars.

Zebra Finches
Sep 15, 2015 08:09 AM EDT

Speed-Dating for Birds Reveals Zebra Finches Fall in Love Like Humans

Humans aren't the only ones who can fall in love. Scientists have found that other species can fall in love, as well. A new cost/benefit analysis of love reveals a bit more about why we're so choosy when it comes to finding a companion.

Intake of Alcohol Before Pregnancy Tied to Intestinal Birth Defect
Sep 15, 2015 12:09 AM EDT

Chemicals Found In Food Packaging May Increase Miscarriage Risk

New findings published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology reveal that exposure to certain substances commonly found in food packaging can increase the risk of miscarriage.

Protein
Sep 14, 2015 11:47 PM EDT

Leukemia: Children Exposed To Insecticides May Be At Increased Risk

Children exposed to insecticides may be at an increased risk of developing leukemia, according to recent findings published in the journal Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics. . "Although pesticides are necessary for the elimination of insects and other pests, the toxic chemicals u...

Baby Newborn
Sep 14, 2015 11:12 PM EDT

Neurology: Valproic Acid Helps Control Epileptic Seizures

New findings published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation reveal a mechanism by which valproic acid controls epileptic seizures. By this, researchers have further identified the underlying factors of just what causes the health issues.

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