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Arctic
Aug 31, 2015 09:22 AM EDT

United States Lags Behind Russia in Claims to the Arctic as Operations Ramp Up

Russia has laid claims to the Arctic. Now, though, it seems as though the U.S. is falling behind other nations in the critical region.

Fracking
Aug 31, 2015 08:37 AM EDT

Fracking May Harm Human Health with Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals

Natural gas mining could cause issues for human health. It turns out that endocrine disruptors from these activities could potentially harm human development and reproduction.

Alice in Wonderland
Aug 31, 2015 08:11 AM EDT

Psychotic Patients View 'Alice in Wonderland' Differently Than Others

It turns out that psychotic patients see Alice in Wonderland differently than a control group

Brain
Aug 31, 2015 07:22 AM EDT

Testosterone Changes the Brain of Transsexuals: How it Impacts Speech

Brain imaging has shown that testosterone therapy given as part of sex reassignment changes the brain structures and pathway associated with speech and verbal fluency.

Corpse Flower
Aug 31, 2015 06:54 AM EDT

Disappointing Corpse Flower in Chicago Needs Help Blooming

The corpse flower that has received so much attention at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe has been a bit of a disappointment.

Sleep
Aug 31, 2015 12:14 AM EDT

Naps: Sometimes They're Good, Sometimes They're Bad

Naps, especially for adults desperate for a little shut-eye at the office, can be a good thing. (And notice we said "can" there.) If you want to get a 15 to 20 minute lite set of sleep during your lunch break, by all means. Take a trip to your car or the office break room and go right to it. Unfortu...

Immobile from Hangover
Aug 30, 2015 11:04 PM EDT

Hangover Cure? We May Be Out Of Luck

Researchers from the Netherlands and Canada found that the tried and true method to really get over a hangover is simply just time.

New Horizons
Aug 30, 2015 04:07 PM EDT

NASA New Horizons Targets Kuiper Belt After Pluto Flyby

NASA has officially selected the next potential destination for the New Horizons mission to visit.

Supermoon
Aug 30, 2015 02:14 PM EDT

Rare 'Supermoon' Lights Up Sky: Harvest Moon Eclipse Coming Up

If you missed the "supermoon" on Saturday night, you shouldn't be too upset. It's just the first of three in the coming weeks.

Heart
Aug 30, 2015 01:53 PM EDT

Heart Health: Tissue 'Velcro' May Repair Damaged Hearts

Tissue made out of "Velcro" could help repair damanged hearts one day. Scientists have created a biocompatible scaffold that allows sheets of beating heart cells to snap together like Velcro.

Breast Cancer
Aug 28, 2015 11:36 PM EDT

Breast Cancer Blood Test Identifies Tumor Returns

New findings published in the journal Science Translational Medicine reveal that a simple blood test may be helpful in detecting the possible relapse of early stage breast cancer that has already been treated, identifying tumors up to eight months before they would even show up on medical scans.

baby
Aug 28, 2015 11:09 PM EDT

Obesity Risk Higher In Children Who Sleep Less

If you're not getting enough sleep, you may end up eating more; this is especially true for children, according to recent findings published in the International Journal of Obesity.

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