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Magnetic Field Tech
Sep 01, 2015 12:16 PM EDT

Human Magnetic Fields Could be Used to Send Signals for Wireless Communication

There may be a new way to communicate wirelessly with someone. Scientists have created a new communication technique that works by sending magnetic signals through the human body.

Dolphin
Sep 01, 2015 11:46 AM EDT

Newly Discovered Ancient and Extinct River Dolphin May Shed Light on Modern Species

Scientists have uncovered a new, ancient and extinct species of river dolphin. By examining fossil fragments, researchers are shedding more light on the evolution of today's freshwater dolphin species.

Satellite
Sep 01, 2015 11:25 AM EDT

Space Junk: How to Destroy a Satellite After Its Retirement from Orbit

Space junk is a growing issue as debris piles up in Earth's orbit. Now, researchers have developed a new method to eliminate artificial satellites in Highly Elliptical Orbits when they finish their mission.

Child and Parent
Sep 01, 2015 11:16 AM EDT

Binge Drinking Talk Should Be Had With Children Before They Ever Take A Sip

When should you talk to your children about alcohol? Long before they ever take their first sip, according to a recent study published in the journal Pediatrics.

Quantum Optics
Sep 01, 2015 10:30 AM EDT

Quantum Physics: Scientists 'Squeeze' Light One Particle at a Time

Scientists have figured out how to "squeeze" light one particle at a time. They've successfully measured particles in an experiment that had once been written off as impossible to observe.

ABoVE
Sep 01, 2015 09:57 AM EDT

NASA to Study Arctic Climate Change Ecosystem Impacts with New ABoVE Campaign

NASA is gearing up to study the environmental and societal effects of climate change.

Rocks
Sep 01, 2015 09:31 AM EDT

Evolution: Ancient Life Discovered Deep Below the Seafloor in Mantle Rocks

Scientists have uncovered evidence of ancient life deep below the seafloor. Researchers have uncovered evidence of microbial life from drilled rocks samples of the Earth's mantle.

Storm Surge
Sep 01, 2015 08:54 AM EDT

Climate Change: Why 'Grey Swan' Hurricanes May be a Major Problem for Cities in the Future

Some rare but predictable storms could pose huge risks in the future. Scientists have found that severe tropical cyclones would hit a number of coastal cities worldwide that are widely seen as unthreatened by these powerful storms.

Sea Scorpion
Sep 01, 2015 08:25 AM EDT

This Massive, Prehistoric Sea Scorpion May Have Been One of the World's First Predators

A massive sea scorpion may be one of the Earth's first predators. Scientists have uncovered a previously unknown species of sea scorpion that measured 1.5 meters in length and dates back a staggering 460 million years.

Red-Footed Booby
Sep 01, 2015 08:04 AM EDT

Plastic Will be in 99 Percent of Seabird Tummies by 2050 if Pollution Continues

A staggering 99 percent of the world's seabirds may have consumed plastic by 2050. Researchers have assessed how widespread the threat of plastic is for the world's seabirds and have found that it may be far worse than first thought.

Extreme Obesity May Lower Life Expectancy up to 14 years
Aug 31, 2015 11:27 PM EDT

Obesity Risk Higher In Those Who Watch More Television

New findings published in the journal SAGE Open reveal that time spent watching television may predict obesity risk.

Breastfeeding
Aug 31, 2015 11:08 PM EDT

Multiple Sclerosis Relapses Lowered When Women Exclusively Breastfeed

Previous studies have shown that breastfeeding may be more nutritionally beneficial for the baby than formulas. And now, new findings published in JAMA Neurology also show that women with multiple sclerosis (MS) who intended to breastfeed their infants exclusively for two months had a lower risk of ...

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