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Jul 27, 2015 07:27 AM EDT

Ancient Biblical Scroll Unwrapped with New Scanning Technology (VIDEO)

For the first time ever, scientists are able to read a damaged scroll that is at least 1,500 years old and was discovered inside the Holy Ark of the synagogue at Ein Gedi in Israel.

Honeybee
Jul 26, 2015 02:28 PM EDT

70 Percent of Pollen and Honey Samples from Honeybees Contain Pesticides

Scientists have discovered that more than 70 percent of pollen and honey samples collected from foraging bees in Massachusetts contain at least one neonicotinoid, a class of pesticide that has been implicated in Colony Collapse Disorder.

Octopus
Jul 26, 2015 02:28 PM EDT

Evolution: Small Oxygen Jump Caused Animals to Evolve to Breathe Air

How did animals first start to breathe air? That's exactly what scientists are looking at a bit more closely.

Alcohol
Jul 26, 2015 02:27 PM EDT

Binge Drinkers Have Higher Levels of Biomarkers: Detecting Alcohol Consumption

It turns out that a biomarker may determine whether you're a binge drinker or not.

high belly fat
Jul 24, 2015 04:40 PM EDT

Overeating And Hormone Deficiency: Reduction Of GLP-1 Results In Consumption Of Fatty Foods

Overeating may be the result of a brain hormone deficiency, according to recent findings published in Cell Reports.

Rooster
Jul 24, 2015 04:05 PM EDT

Animal Dominance: Head Rooster Shows Superiority With Vocal Cock-A-Doodle-Do

You can thank the rooster for waking up thousands throughout the years. These animals are famous for crowing right at the break of day. Yet which rooster starts of the sound?

Brain Activity
Jul 24, 2015 02:03 PM EDT

Brain And Emotions: Structure Reveals Ability To Regulate Feelings

New findings conducted by researchers at the Karolinksa Institutet in Switzerland examined the brains of individuals who are unable to properly regulate their emotions, which can have a serious impact on work, family and social life. For many, this emotional instability may be the result of a border...

PTSD and Respiratory Illness Long Term Problem Among 9/11 Responders
Jul 24, 2015 01:57 PM EDT

PTSD And Video Games: Attention-Controlling Games Help Curb Symptoms

New findings published in the American Journal of Psychiatry reveal that a computerized attention-control program could significantly help reduce combat veterans' preoccupation with threat and attendant PTSD symptoms. However, researchers also found that another type of computerized training, known ...

Baby Newborn
Jul 24, 2015 01:46 PM EDT

Premature Birth: Withdrawn Personalities Higher In Those Born Earlier

New research published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood: Fetal & Neonatal Edition via BMJ reveal that a premature birth may also be linked to a withdrawn personality.

River
Jul 24, 2015 12:46 PM EDT

Fish May be Getting High on Cocaine: River Pollution from Treatment Plants

Are fish getting high on cocaine? Scientists have discovered morphine, cocaine and oxycodone in the surface waters in Canadian rivers.

Coral Reef
Jul 24, 2015 12:36 PM EDT

New Coral Material Mimics Reefs by Removing Toxic Heavy Metals

A new material that mimics coral could help remove toxic heavy materials from the ocean. The new material could be huge when it comes to conservation efforts and cleaning up the environment.

Brown Dwarf
Jul 24, 2015 12:35 PM EDT

Brown Dwarfs Shoot Jets of Material While Still Growing

Astronomers have discovered jets of material ejected by still-forming young brown dwarfs.

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