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Dust
Aug 26, 2015 03:23 PM EDT

Dust in Your House May Reveal Where You Live and About Your Family

Scientists have taken a closer look at household dust and have found that it may be able to predict not only the geographic region of a given home, but the gender ratio of the occupants and the presence of a pet, as well.

Sun
Aug 26, 2015 01:33 PM EDT

How Earth's Sun's Atmosphere is Hotter Than Its Blazing Core

Two missions have taken a large step forward when it comes to understanding a bit more about the sun.

Ceres
Aug 26, 2015 08:37 AM EDT

NASA Dawn Spacecraft Beams Sharper Images of Ceres to Earth

NASA's Dawn spacecraft is showing sharper scenes than ever before as it continues its exploration of the world.

Grand Canyon
Aug 26, 2015 07:54 AM EDT

Mercury is Polluting the Grand Canyon: Metals Found in Fish and Plants

The Grand Canyon may actually be contaminated with mercury. Researchers have found fish in the Glen Canyon Dam actually have higher levels of mercury.

United States Heat
Aug 26, 2015 07:22 AM EDT

NASA Satellites Reveal Vegetation is Essential for Cooling City Hotspots

It turns out that when it comes to cities, vegetation is essential. Trees and plants actually limit urban heat, which is crucial when it comes to lowering the temperatures for these urban hotspots.

Brown Widow Spider
Aug 26, 2015 06:52 AM EDT

Invasive Brown Widow Spider Colonizes Tahiti

Invasive species can spread across the globe, wreaking havoc where they settle. Now, researchers have found that the brown widow spider has made its home in Tahiti.

Cancer
Aug 25, 2015 11:24 PM EDT

Cancer: Can Cancerous Cells Be Programmed Back To Normal Ones?

What makes cancer cells different from normal ones is that they divide at an accelerated rate.

Chimp
Aug 25, 2015 10:46 PM EDT

Chimpanzee Population In Uganda Three Times Larger Than Once Believed

New findings published in the journal BMC Ecology reveal that a chimpanzee population in Uganda has been found to be three times larger than previously estimated, suggesting that the animals may adapt to degraded habitats better than expected.

Resistant Starch Lowers Colorectal Cancer Risk Linked to Red Meat
Aug 25, 2015 10:25 PM EDT

Diet Heavy In Red Meat Increases Appetite, Disease Risk

New findings published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation show that a diet heavy in red meat may not only increase overall appetite, but also risk of disease.

Fossil Nautilus
Aug 25, 2015 02:32 PM EDT

Rare Nautilus Spotted for the First Time in Three Decades Deep Beneath the Sea

A rare nautilus may not be extinct after all. Scientists have spotted one of the world's rarest animals, a nautilus, in Papua New Guinea.

Blind Date
Aug 25, 2015 02:15 PM EDT

Blind People Assign Characteristics Of Race Based On Extensive Encounters

Do blind people categorize race?

USDA School Meal Standards Significantly Increased Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables
Aug 25, 2015 02:04 PM EDT

Make Mistakes! They Can Be Rewarding

Go ahead. Make mistakes. Why? Because they can actually be rewarding, and science proves it.

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