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Hunter
Aug 20, 2015 03:53 PM EDT

Super Predators: Humans May be the Deadliest Hunters on Earth

Humans may just be super predators. Researchers have conducted a new study that reveals new insight behind widespread wildlife extinctions, shrinking fish sizes and disruptions to global food chains.

Mini Stroke Ups Risk of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Study Finds
Aug 20, 2015 03:36 PM EDT

Stroke Risk Higher When Working Long Hours

Did you know that stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States? In fact, over 140,000 people die each year from stroke alone in the country, according to Stroke Center. Some stroke deaths could be prevented by seeking medical attention sooner. The problem is that so many are unawa...

Earth
Aug 20, 2015 10:36 AM EDT

NASA Announces No Asteroid is Scheduled to Collide with Earth in September

Recently, many blogs and web postings have claimed that an asteroid will impact Earth at some point between Sept. 15 and Sept. 18. Fortunately for Earthlings everywhere, though, this isn't true.

California Drought
Aug 20, 2015 09:38 AM EDT

California Drought May be Causing the Land to Sink by 2 Inches Per Month

Researchers have found that as residents in California continue pumping groundwater, the land is actually sinking faster than ever before--nearly 2 inches per month in some locations.

Carbon Nanofibers
Aug 20, 2015 08:58 AM EDT

Scientists Capture CO2 and Transform it into Carbon Nanofibers Used for Industry

Scientists may have discovered a way to change carbon dioxide (CO2) into a valuable commodity.

Chocolate
Aug 20, 2015 08:12 AM EDT

Obesity: Genetic 'Master Switch' May Control How Much Fat You Burn

It turns out that there may be a "master switch" that controls obesity.

Endeavor Space Shuttle
Aug 20, 2015 07:40 AM EDT

NASA Raids Museum for Endeavor Space Shuttle's Spare Parts

In order to meet budget goals, NASA is turning to museums to find the parts that it needs for the International Space Station

Rhino
Aug 20, 2015 07:11 AM EDT

Sumatran Rhino Becomes Extinct in the Wild of Malaysia: Fewer Than 100 Remain

The Sumatran rhino has finally become extinct in the wild in Malaysia.

Spider
Aug 20, 2015 06:42 AM EDT

Large, Gliding Spiders Discovered in South American Forests (VIDEO)

Scientists have discovered something unusual when they dropped spiders from a forest canopy. It turns out that some spiders can also glide in addition to jumping, creeping and falling.

panda
Aug 19, 2015 10:51 PM EDT

Sex Signals Of Animals Not Always Passed On From Generation To Generation

Though animal sex signals were thought to be passed down from generation to generation, new research conducted at Michigan State University shows that this may not always be the case.

Bowl of Oats
Aug 19, 2015 10:18 PM EDT

Oatmeal For Breakfast Curbs Appetite At Lunch

You've probably heard it before that oatmeal is a great meal for you. It can reduce the risk of heart disease; help lower cholesterol; help you lose weight; reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes; reduce high blood pressure levels and contains quite the array of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

Happy people
Aug 19, 2015 09:53 PM EDT

Depression: Happiness Is Contagious - More Friends Lowers Depression Risk, Study Shows

Fortunately, researchers have found that depression is not contagious. And what's even better is that, as the saying goes, happiness seems to be. Furthermore, happiness could potentially treat depression and even prevent it in certain cases.

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