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Girl Face Painting
Sep 10, 2015 06:13 PM EDT

Colors are Universal: People Worldwide Think of Colors the Same Way

It turns out that colors are universal. Researchers have found that people from around the world think of colors the same way, regardless of the language used to describe it.

Galaxy Cluster
Sep 10, 2015 03:22 PM EDT

Rare Galaxy Cluster Has a Bursting Heart that Eats Gas Stolen from Other Galaxies

Scientists have uncovered a rare galaxy cluster with a bursting heart.

Fractured Moon
Sep 10, 2015 02:43 PM EDT

Moon's Crust is Shattered: Asteroids Fractured Surface as Much as Possible

It turns out that our moon can take a few hits. Scientists have found that the moon's crust is as fractured as it possibly could be after the beating it took 4 billion years ago.

Giant Virus
Sep 10, 2015 02:12 PM EDT

New Giant Virus Discovered in Remote, Siberia Permafrost is 30000 Years Old

A new type of giant virus has been discovered-and now scientists are taking a closer look at it.

brain
Sep 10, 2015 01:24 PM EDT

Concussion: Vision Testing Effective for Detection

The King-Devick vision test has proved that when coupled with at least one other test, it can be 100 percent effective in detecting concussions.

Habitable Planets
Sep 10, 2015 11:27 AM EDT

Oxygen is Not Definitive Sign for a Habitable World

Scientists have discovered that, although it's always been considered a biomarker for life, just because oxygen is present on a planet, it may not be a habitable planet.

Moon, Mars and Venus
Sep 10, 2015 10:03 AM EDT

Moon, Venus and Mars Pose 'Triple Threat' in Early Morning Sky

About an hour before sunrise Thursday morning (Sept. 10), a slender crescent moon and two bright planets were visible in the sky.

DNA
Sep 10, 2015 09:33 AM EDT

Designer, Fluorescent Molecule Shines Light on Mysterious 4-Stranded DNA

A designer, fluorescent molecule is now shedding light on the knots of DNA thought to play a role in regulating how genes are switched on and off.

Plate Tectonics Earth
Sep 10, 2015 08:09 AM EDT

Earth's Ancient Rock Isn't as Stable as Once Thought: Cratons are Unstable

Over the course of billions of years, continents break up, drift apart, and are pushed back together again, but the cores of continents, called cratons, are stable--at least that's what scientists thought.

Homo neladi
Sep 10, 2015 07:36 AM EDT

Ancient Human Ancestor Discovered in Africa in a Remote Cave

Scientists have discovered a new fossil species that may explain a bit more about human evolution.

dolphin
Sep 10, 2015 01:21 AM EDT

Rare, Pink Dolphin 'Pinkie' Spotted In Louisiana Waters

Pinkie, a rare pink dolphin, was recently spotted in the Louisiana waterway, with reports that the animal may be pregnant.

Doctor Performing Tests
Sep 10, 2015 01:09 AM EDT

Health: Patient Quality Care Influenced By Medical Staff

New findings published in the journal Pediatrics show how medical staff treat patients can ultimately influence the performance and quality of care they receive.

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