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Skull
Aug 19, 2015 05:47 PM EDT

Ancient Mass Grave Reveals a Violent History Where Victims were Tortured

Researchers have uncovered a 7,000-year-old mass grave that reveals that the victims were murdered and deliberately mutilated.

Dust Ring
Aug 19, 2015 03:22 PM EDT

Pebbles May Have Created Jupiter and Saturn as Planetary Building Blocks

Planetary pebbles may actually be the building blocks that form the planets of the future. Scientists have unraveled the mystery of how Jupiter and Saturn likely formed.

Mars
Aug 19, 2015 02:51 PM EDT

India Mars Orbitor Mission Captures Stunning 3D Images of the Red Planet

The India Mars orbiter has captured some breathtaking images of the Red Planet. The new pictures reveal a bit more about Mars, and sets the country up for further space exploration.

lizard
Aug 19, 2015 11:26 AM EDT

Climate Change: Lizard Embryos Die When Subjected To Lethal Temperatures

Researchers have made a disturbing discovery about the impact of climate change on North American lizards. Due to high temperatures of 110 degrees Fahrenheit, within minutes, lizard embryos die due to immobility and their inability to seek proper shade. When their surrounding soil becomes too hot, t...

Broad-billed Hummingbird (Cynanthus latirostris)
Aug 19, 2015 11:11 AM EDT

Secrets of the Hummingbird Tongue Unlocked: How These Jeweled Birds Feed

Scientists may have unlocked the secrets of hummingbird tongues.

Butterfly
Aug 19, 2015 10:56 AM EDT

'Butterfly Effect' New Model To Help With Reliability Of Future Forecasts

The atmosphere is so unstable that a butterfly flapping its wings can, famously, change the course of weather patterns. The celebrated "butterfly effect" also means that the reliability of weather forecasts drops sharply beyond 10 days.

China
Aug 19, 2015 10:49 AM EDT

Sunlight Causes Building Grime to Change into Dangerous Air Pollution

It turns out that the dirty coating that can be found on buildings and streets may be hazardous to public health.

Open Star Cluster
Aug 19, 2015 10:27 AM EDT

Spectacular New ESO Image Reveals Sibling Stars in Open Star Cluster

A spectacular new image reveals sibling stars in an open star cluster. The new picture, which was captured with ESO's Wide Field Image, shows an amazing display of stars located about 3,000 light-years away.

DNA
Aug 19, 2015 09:57 AM EDT

DNA Could Create the Computers of the Future

Most people know about quantum computers. But did you know that it might one day be possible to build computers from DNA?

Quantum Computing
Aug 19, 2015 09:41 AM EDT

Quantum Computing: How to Secure Internet Data for Future Quantum Computers

Scientists may already be working on a way to secure data for the quantum computers of the future.

Brain Activity
Aug 19, 2015 09:38 AM EDT

Hydrocarbons From Jet Fuel Increase Risk Of Brainstem Impairment

Researchers have discovered that regular exposure to hydrocarbons (fuels found in many products, ranging from makeup to cleaning commodities), may contribute to a range of clinical conditions--including exposure to hydrocarbons that could lead to brainstem impairment. In this particular study, resea...

peppers
Aug 19, 2015 09:16 AM EDT

Hot Chilli Receptors In Stomach Unlock Feelings Of Fullness

No. It's not some new diet fad.

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