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California Drought
Aug 21, 2015 09:02 AM EDT

California Drought May Have Been Partly Caused by Climate Change

It turns out that climate change may have worsened California's drought.

Glacier
Aug 21, 2015 08:44 AM EDT

Climate Change: Greenhouse Gas was the Major Cause of the End of the Ice Age

We may be learning a bit more about our future as we examine the past climate. Scientists have found that the last Ice Age lost most of its glaciers due to greenhouse gases.

Structure of Graphene
Aug 21, 2015 08:30 AM EDT

Graphene: Laser-Burned Wonder Material Gains Metallic Powers

Graphene is the super material of the future. Now, though, researchers have found a way to embed metallic nanoparticles in graphene and turn the material into a useful catalyst for fuel cells and other applications.

Boreal Forest
Aug 21, 2015 08:16 AM EDT

Climate Change: Boreal Forests at Major Risk of Rising Temperatures

Climate change may be drastically impacting boreal forests in the future. Researchers have found that boreal forests have the potential to hit a tipping point this century.

Dione
Aug 21, 2015 08:02 AM EDT

NASA Cassini Spacecraft Captures 'Good-Bye' Picture of Dione, the Icy World

NASA's Cassini spacecraft is saying good-bye to Saturn's moon Dione after its mission there. Now, it's captured a spectacular image of the moon, taken during its last close approach to the icy world.

Lion
Aug 21, 2015 07:46 AM EDT

Super Predators: Without Humans, the World Would Look Like the Serengeti

If it weren't for humans, the whole world would be more like the Serengeti.

Antarctica
Aug 21, 2015 07:34 AM EDT

Particle Physics: Antarctic Detector Confirms Existence of Cosmic Neutrinos

An Antarctic detector has found particles from beyond our galaxy. The detector has found neutrinos that travelled to Earth from space.

Obese and Overweight Teens More Likely to Become Regular Cigarette Smokers
Aug 21, 2015 12:14 AM EDT

Teen Smokers More Likely Struggle With Body Issues

Analysis and genome sequencing of disease-causing microorganisms and antimicrobial resistance bacteria in toilet waste from international aircraft could be a first step towards global surveillance of infectious diseases and identification of how they are transmitted between countries. The analysis w...

Drought
Aug 20, 2015 05:29 PM EDT

Europe Impacted by Worst Drought Since 2003

Much of the European continent has also been impacted by severe drought in June and July 2015, one of the worst since the drought and heat wave of summer of 2003.

July Temperatures
Aug 20, 2015 05:01 PM EDT

Climate Change: July 2015 was the Hottest Month Ever Recored for the World

It turns out that July was a scorcher. Scientists have announced that this July surpassed global average land and ocean temperatures.

Acupuncture Does Not Improve Chronic Knee Pain in Older Adults
Aug 20, 2015 04:45 PM EDT

Acupuncture: Ancient Chinese Art Lowers Blood Pressure Risk

New findings published in the journal Medical Acupunture reveal that certain ancient Chinese practices, including acupuncture treatments, could help to lower blood pressure in hypertensive patients.

vomit machine
Aug 20, 2015 03:55 PM EDT

Vomit Machine Helps Detect Clues About How Norovirus Spreads (WATCH)

Researchers have created a "vomit machine." And yes. It sounds like some nauseating, sci-fi creation. But indeed, it is being used for medical science purposes that are quite helpful.

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