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Circumcision Significantly Lowers the Risk of HIV in Young African Men
Aug 05, 2015 06:35 PM EDT

HIV: Despite Treatment, Virus Silently Grows Still

Despite numerous treatments, new findings published in the journal EBioMedicine show that HIV is continuing to grow in some patients who are thought to be responding well to treatment.

Mars, Mount Sharp
Aug 05, 2015 03:45 PM EDT

Curiosity Rover's 3 Years of Uncovering Mars Mysteries

NASA's Mars Curiosity rover has officially spent three years moving across the Red Planet. Now, researchers are celebrating this fact by looking back on all of the amazing discoveries the robot has made during that time.

Saturn Rings
Aug 05, 2015 03:15 PM EDT

The Mystery of Saturn's Ring's Particles is Finally Solved

The mystery behind Saturn's rings has finally been solved. Scientists have found that planetary rings, such as the ones orbiting Saturn, have a universally similar particle distribution.

Galaxies
Aug 05, 2015 02:11 PM EDT

Ghostly Remnants of Galaxy Interactions Captured with Telescope

Astronomers have spotted the ghostly remnants of galaxy interactions in a nearby galaxy group.

Mars
Aug 05, 2015 10:31 AM EDT

NASA Robot 'Weaves' Rocket Parts for Future Mars Mission (VIDEO)

A NASA robot may be set to build rocket parts for a Mars mission.

Michigan Map
Aug 05, 2015 10:06 AM EDT

Septic Tanks May be Contaminating Freshwater Lakes and Resorts with Fecal Matter

Septic tanks may actually be contaminating Michigan's waters. Scientists have uncovered freshwater contamination that stems from septic systems.

Informal Pluto Names
Aug 05, 2015 09:25 AM EDT

Star Wars and Star Trek Collide on Pluto with Nerd Names

Star Wars and Star Trek fans are usually at odds, but on Pluto's moon, Charon, the two really collide. The craters on the tiny moon have been unofficially named after characters from the beloved sci-fi franchises.

Wolf Spider
Aug 05, 2015 08:40 AM EDT

Spiders Learn Mating Behaviors by Eavesdropping on Other Wolf Spiders (VIDEO)

When it comes to mating, a common spider learns quickly that eavesdropping may put it on top.

Robot
Aug 05, 2015 08:07 AM EDT

New Robotic Method Gives Robot Hands More Dexterity (VIDEO)

Researchers have designed a robot that can make much more nimble movements with its hands.

Office
Aug 05, 2015 07:31 AM EDT

Cold Office Temperatures Have Men to Blame as Women Freeze

Does your office feel like the Arctic? Then you may have men to blame.

Earthworm
Aug 05, 2015 07:01 AM EDT

Strange Mystery of the Earthworm Stomach Solved with One Unusual Molecule

Scientists have finally unraveled the mystery behind earthworm digestion. They've taken a closer look at these animals and have found how they can digest plant material that would defeat other herbivores.

With states approving recreation and medical marijuana use, the drug might becoming more popular.
Aug 04, 2015 11:33 PM EDT

Marijuana And Depression: Teen Use Not Linked To Depression, Study Suggests

New findings published in the journal Psychology of Addictive Behaviors found that contradictory to previous studies, teen marijuana use is not linked to physical or mental health issues.

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