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Comet 67P/C-G.
Jul 30, 2015 04:46 PM EDT

Rosetta's Philae Discovers Comet's Organic Molecules with 'Sniffer' Instruments

Researchers have officially received the early results from Philae's first suite of scientific observations of the Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko.

Laser
Jul 30, 2015 04:15 PM EDT

First Ever White Lasers May be the Future of Wireless, Light-Based Communication

Scientists have created the first ever white lasers, which could be the future in lighting and light-based, wireless communication.

Tethys
Jul 30, 2015 03:51 PM EDT

Mysterious, Graffiti-like Red Streaks Spotted on Saturn's Battered Moon, Tethys

Scientists have spotted some unusual, graffiti-like streaks on Saturn's moon, Tethys.

Obese Youths Suffer a 6-Fold Increased Risk of Hypertension
Jul 30, 2015 03:47 PM EDT

Mental Health: Gastric Bypass Surgery Helps Obese Teens Feel Better

Researchers at Lund University have found that obese teens generally have improved physical and mental health after undergoing gastric bypass surgery.

Ceres
Jul 30, 2015 03:33 PM EDT

NASA Sheds Light on the Mysterious Bright Spots on the Dwarf Planet Ceres (VIDEO)

Scientists are getting some new insights on some mysterious bright spots when it comes to the dwarf planet Ceres

High Levels of Cholesterol and Triglycerides Ups Risk of Prostate Cancer Recurrence
Jul 30, 2015 03:20 PM EDT

Prostate Cancer: It's Twice As Likely To Kill Black Men As White Men

New findings published in BMC Medicine reveal that black men in England are more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer. The findings also revealed that they are more likely to die from the health issue as well.

Ant
Jul 30, 2015 03:10 PM EDT

How Ants Carry Massive Amounts of Food Without Getting Lost

How to ants manage to carry massive amounts of food and materials back to their nest? It's all about teamwork.

Brown Dwarf
Jul 30, 2015 08:11 AM EDT

'Northern Lights' Aurora Spotted on Distant Brown Dwarf Outside Our Solar System

It turns out that brown dwarfs are a lot more like planets than stars.

Starfish
Jul 29, 2015 11:22 PM EDT

Mysterious Wasting Disease in Starfish Examined with Immune Response

Sea stars are dying all along the West Coast. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at the starfish in order to better understand its immune response and its ability to protect a diverse coastal ecosystem.

Memory
Jul 29, 2015 10:32 PM EDT

Blood Marker Helps Identify Women At Risk Of Postpartum Depression

A survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that anywhere from 8 to 19 percent of women have reported having frequent postpartum depressive symptoms, ranging from low or sad mood, loss of interest in fun activities, changes in eating, sleeping or overall energy, problems...

Plant
Jul 29, 2015 06:45 PM EDT

Stress: Plants, Like Animals, Respond To Too Much Tension

Researchers at the University of Adelaide have made an amazing discovery. For the first time, they've seen signs from plants, though not equipped with a nervous system, that give off signals similar to animals when they encounter stress. The findings are published in the journal Nature Communication...

Only 40 Percent Canadians Exercise to Relieve Stress, Study Finds
Jul 29, 2015 05:42 PM EDT

Arthritis: Exercise Helps Ease The Pain

New findings published in the European Journal of Applied Physiology show that "hard" bi-weekly physical training may help some patients with arthritis lessen pain from inflammation, and even a small drop in body mass index (BMI).

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