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Jun 26, 2015 04:55 PM EDT

Facial Recognition: Soon, Your Phone Will Recognize Your Face

Could our phone one day soon recognize our face?

Blood Pressure Measurement
Jun 26, 2015 04:24 PM EDT

Alzheimer's and High Blood Pressure: Genetic Predisposition May Lower Alzheimer's Risk

New findings published in the journal PLOS Medicine reveal that high blood pressure patients may be less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease.

Vegetables
Jun 26, 2015 12:29 PM EDT

Fish And Vegetables: This Healthy Combination Lowers Mortality Risk

A new Swedish study shows that for older people, it's best to stock up on plenty of fresh fish and vegetables. The two fatty acids found in fish--EPA and DHA--were actually associated with a 20 percent decreased mortality risk for both men and women.

Black Hole
Jun 26, 2015 11:43 AM EDT

Little Black Hole Monsters are Unexpectedly Hungry as They Swallow Surrounding Matter

Researchers have uncovered unexpectedly hungry little black hole monsters.

Saturn
Jun 26, 2015 11:24 AM EDT

Saturn's 2-Billion-Year-Old Mystery Solved with New Z Machine

Researchers may have solved a two-billion-year mystery when it comes to Saturn.

In a new APA study, 18% of men say women used physical force to have sex with them.
Jun 26, 2015 11:24 AM EDT

Sex And Disgust: Women Are Less Turned-Off By Fear Than Loathing

A new study looks at the first biological measure of sexual arousal in women. Researchers found that women who experience disgust are more likely to feel turned-off when compared to experiencing feelings of fear. The study results are published in the journal PLOS One.

Planet
Jun 26, 2015 10:58 AM EDT

Spiral Arms Cradled Baby Rocky Planets in Our Solar System

How did rocky planets form in our solar system? Scientists may now have an answer.

Facebook
Jun 26, 2015 10:21 AM EDT

Facebook Diversity: Company Makes Little Progress In Hiring Women, Minorities

Facebook and other tech companies are struggling to have a more diverse workforce, which was a problem last year and also seems to be this year's issue, too. The idea was that the company would push diversity stats in the hopes of making the company a more diverse workplace. Well, it didn't exactly ...

Ocean Mixing
Jun 26, 2015 09:49 AM EDT

Climate Change: Ocean Mixing May Reveal More Answers

Understanding ocean mixing a bit better may help scientists better understand climate.

Black Hole
Jun 26, 2015 09:15 AM EDT

Monster Black Hole Cygni V404 Wakes Up with a Massive Appetite for Stars

A monster black hole woke up for the first time in 26 years-and it was hungry.

Helheim Glacier
Jun 26, 2015 08:40 AM EDT

Glacial Earthquakes Help Scientists Track Massive Ice Loss in Greenland

Glacial quakes may actually help researchers track massive ice loss.

flower
Jun 26, 2015 01:04 AM EDT

Head And Neck Cancers: Could A Flower Help Fight Them?

When we think of fighting cancer, we don't typically think of flowers. Yet new findings published in the journal Oncotarget reveal that magnolias may be helpful, particularly in fighting head and neck cancers.

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