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Protogalaxy
Aug 06, 2015 10:06 AM EDT

Baby Galaxy Spotted Still Connected to Cosmic Web

Astronomers have discovered a giant, swirling disk of gas that represents a galaxy being born. The forming galaxy is actively being fed cool primordial gas that traces back to the Big Bang.

Spider Web
Aug 06, 2015 09:51 AM EDT

Wasp Forces Zombie Spider Slave to Construct Web for Parasitic Pupae

Wasps can turn spiders into zombies. Scientists have discovered a species of wasp that can take control of a spider's nervous system and cause it to build a tough "cocoon" web to protect developing wasp pupae.

Asteroids
Aug 06, 2015 09:20 AM EDT

Mysterious Group of Outcast Asteroids Tracked with NASA's NEOWISE

NASA is tracking a mysterious group of asteroid outcasts with NEOWISE. They've spotted a family of space rocks near the asteroid-rich abyss between Mars and Jupiter in order to learn a bit more about them.

Electron Camera
Aug 06, 2015 08:50 AM EDT

World's Fastest Electron Camera Can Capture Nature's Speediest Processes (VIDEO)

Scientists have created an ultra-fast electron camera that can capture some of nature's speediest processes.

Anglerfish
Aug 06, 2015 08:00 AM EDT

New Deep-Sea Anglerfish is Something Out of Nightmares

It's a horrifying discovery. Scientists have uncovered a new species of deep-sea anglerfish in the deep waters in the northern Gulf of Mexico.

Asteroid Prospect Flyer
Aug 06, 2015 07:20 AM EDT

NASA Creates Robot Drones to Prospect the Moon and Mars for Resources (VIDEO)

Resources aren't easy to find on the moon or Mars, and that's why NASA is building drones to find them.

Moon Dark Side
Aug 06, 2015 06:51 AM EDT

Dark Side of the Moon Flashes by Earth as Its Captured by Satellite (VIDEO)

NASA's satellite has captured spectacular new images of the dark side of the moon.

Kiss
Aug 05, 2015 11:56 PM EDT

Romantic Kissing Is Not The 'Norm' In All Cultures, Study Shows

In some cultures, kissing is a way of showing romantic affection. However, that's not quite the case in some, according to recent findings published in the journal American Anthropologist.

Bread
Aug 05, 2015 11:50 PM EDT

Refined Carbohydrates May Increase The Risk Of Depression In Postmenopausal Women

Could a diet high in refined carbohydrates increase the risk of depression in postmenopausal women? New findings published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that more highly refined carbohydrates triggered a hormonal response in the body that lowered blood sugar that could potentia...

Chili Peppers
Aug 05, 2015 11:45 PM EDT

Spicy Food: Could It Lower Your Death Risk?

If you like spicy foods, you're in luck. New findings published in the British Medical Journal reveal that a diet high in spicy dishes can reduce the risk of death by about 14 percent, specifically lowering the risk of heart disease, cancer and respiratory issues.

Addiction
Aug 05, 2015 07:21 PM EDT

Erasing Memories: Could New Discovery Help Prevent Relapse In Drug Addicts?

Researchers at the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute have made a discovery that might bring them closer to erasing memories in drug addicts, helping to prevent relapses.

Multiple Sclerosis Fundraiser
Aug 05, 2015 06:42 PM EDT

Multiple Sclerosis And Diet: Salt May Increase Risk Of Health Issue

Findings presented in the FASEB Journal reveal that a high salt intake may increase the risk of multiple sclerosis (MS).

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