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Polybia paulista
Sep 02, 2015 10:32 AM EDT

Brazilian Wasp Venom Kills Cancer Cells

Polybia paulista, a Brazilian wasp, has a special toxin in its venom that can kill cancer cells without harming healthy ones.

Juvenile Mariana Fruit Bat
Sep 02, 2015 07:39 AM EDT

Bat Echolocation Images Reveal How These Animals View Their World

Scientists are learning a bit more about bat hunting habits. They've created the first visual images from echolocation to show how these nocturnal creatures sense their world.

Marijuana Joint
Sep 02, 2015 06:47 AM EDT

Marijuana Use is Higher than Cigarette Smoking Among College Students

Marijuana use among college students may be the highest since 1980. Researchers have found that its use actually surpassed daily cigarette smoking for the first time in 2014.

Autonomous Golf Carts
Sep 02, 2015 06:21 AM EDT

Self-Driving Golf Carts are Share a Park with Pedestrians in New Experiment (VIDEO)

Self-driving golf carts may soon be on your golf courses.

Butterfly
Sep 01, 2015 06:36 PM EDT

Unique Properties In Butterfly Wings May Help With Gas Protection

Could butterflies hold the key to developing new highly selective gas detection sensors? New findings published in Nature Communications reveal that pioneering new research by a team of international stientists at the University of Exeter have replicated the surface chemistry found in the iridescent...

Human brain cells
Sep 01, 2015 06:15 PM EDT

Parkinson's Disease May 'Burn Out' Brain Cells

New findings published in the journal Current Biology reveal another clue into the beginnings of the disease. Researchers discovered that it may have something to do with what they're referring to as "brain cell burnout."

Sleep
Sep 01, 2015 05:52 PM EDT

If You Don't Get Enough Sleep, You Might Catch A Cold

Most Americans aren't getting enough sleep and not only can that make you tired. It can also increase your risk for numerous health issues.

Koran
Sep 01, 2015 05:02 PM EDT

Koran Carbon Dating May Change History Of The Religion

Could the world's oldest Koran actually be older than the Prophet Muhammad?

Baby Newborn
Sep 01, 2015 04:59 PM EDT

Premature Birth May Increase Risk Of Decreased Math Abilities

New findings published in the journal Psychological Science reveal that people who were born premature are more likely to have lower mathematical abilities and also less likely to accumulate wealth as adults.

corpse
Sep 01, 2015 01:41 PM EDT

Corpse Flower Just Can't Blossom, Even With Scientists' Help

Have you ever smelled a corpse flower?

Illuminated Koran
Sep 01, 2015 12:47 PM EDT

World's Oldest Known Koran May Predate Muhammad and Rewrite the History of Islam (VIDEO)

An ancient copy of a religious text may actually rewrite the early history of Islam. Researchers have found an ancient copy of the Koran in a Birmingham library that may pre-date Mohammed.

smoking
Sep 01, 2015 12:28 PM EDT

Cardiovascular Risk Higher For Those In Inner-City Neighborhoods

Children living in inner cities are more likely to at risk of developing or even dying from cardiovascular disease. The findings are published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology.

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