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Alzheimer's
Sep 07, 2015 09:52 PM EDT

Healthy Aging: 'Gene Signature' Predicts Onset Of Alzheimer's

A team of researchers at King's College London have discovered a ‘gene signature' that could be used to predict the onset of certain diseases, including Alzheimer's. The findings are published in the journal Genome Biology.

Baby and Book
Sep 07, 2015 09:44 PM EDT

Knowledge: Laughter Helps Toddlers Learn New Tasks

Of course learning isn't all fun and games, but there can be a bit of humor in it.

Coral Reef
Sep 07, 2015 04:37 PM EDT

Climate Change: Saving Fish is Key to Saving Coral Reefs

In order to save coral reefs, we may have to pay more attention to the fish. Scientists have found that coral reef diversity "hotspots" in the Indian Ocean rely more on the biomass of fish than where they are located.

Robot
Sep 07, 2015 03:54 PM EDT

Humanoid Robot May Teach Astronauts on the International Space Station (VIDEO)

An adorable robot may be becoming a bit more useful on the International Space Station (ISS).

Earth
Sep 07, 2015 03:08 PM EDT

Earth Mapped with 'CT Scanning' Technology: Discovering Hotspots (VIDEO)

Earth may have undergone its first ever CT scan. Researchers have used seismic waves from large earthquakes to map the Earth's interior to better understand its volcanic processes.

Mountain Lake
Sep 07, 2015 02:37 PM EDT

Climate Change May Put Mountain Lakes and Amphibians at Risk

Climate change may cause amphibians quite a bit of harm. Scientists have found that the dry year in the Pacific Northwest lowlands may affect the region's amphibians due to loss of mountain pond habitat.

Termite Mound
Sep 07, 2015 01:54 PM EDT

Termites Create Mounds that Have a Better Ventilation System Than Human Homes

A new study reveals a bit more about termite mounds. Scientists have learned how these structures are ventilated, which may reveal a bit more about these amazing creatures.

Stonehenge in Wiltshire, UK
Sep 07, 2015 08:48 AM EDT

New 'Superhenge': Ancient Remains Discovered Near Stonehenge

Archaeologists have discovered that there's more to Stonehenge than meets the eye. They've found the remains of a massive stone monument buried just two miles from Stonehenge.

Earth
Sep 07, 2015 07:54 AM EDT

Life on Alien Planets: Earth Reveals How to Detect Nitrogen on Exoplanets

There may be a new tool to detect life on alien planets. Scientists have received fresh clues as to how nitrogen could be used to detect life on other planets.

Mammoth
Sep 07, 2015 06:27 AM EDT

Ancient Ice Age Mammoth and Bison Fossils Uncovered at Construction Site in California

Fossils that are more than 20,000 years old have been discovered at a construction site in Carlsbad, Calif., where more than 600 houses are set to be built.

Vitamin C Helps Reduce Risk of Stroke and Hemorrhage
Sep 06, 2015 12:33 PM EDT

Vitamin C: Supplement May 'Mimic' Exercise In Overweight Adults

For some overweight adults, new research suggests that vitamin C supplements seem to replace exercise. The findings will be presented at the 14th International Conference on Endothelin: Physiology, Pathophysiology and Therapeutics.

Memory
Sep 06, 2015 12:16 PM EDT

Work Stress Is As Bad As Secondhand Smoke?

New findings published in the journal Behavioral Science and Policy show that stress at work may be as damaging as second-hand smoke.

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