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Brain
Jun 19, 2015 08:57 AM EDT

Emotions Vs. Rationality: Human Brains are Physically Different

There may be physical differences in the brains of people who respond emotionally to others' feelings compared to those who respond rationally.

Skull
Jun 19, 2015 08:56 AM EDT

Kennewick Man: New DNA Analysis Reveals He was Native American

Some ancient DNA is shedding some light on a 8,500-year-old skeleton.

Dead Zone
Jun 19, 2015 08:21 AM EDT

NOAA Predicts 'Dead Zone' in the Gulf of Mexico Will be the Size of Connecticut

Scientists have officially predicted this year's Gulf of Mexico "dead zone." According to new research, this hypoxic zone will be approximately 5,438 square miles, or about the size of Connecticut.

Galaxy Quartet
Jun 19, 2015 07:46 AM EDT

NASA Hubble Telescope Spots Bizarre Cosmic Quartet of Galaxies Bursting with Stars

The Hubble Space Telescope has spotted a bizarre cosmic quartet. It's viewed a galaxy group bursting with dramatic star formation, tidal tails, galactic mergers and black holes.

Elephants
Jun 19, 2015 07:13 AM EDT

Ivory Poaching: Elephant DNA May Crack Down on Ilegal African Ivory Trade (VIDEO)

Scientists may actually be able to trace poaching with the help of a little DNA. Researchers have started to use DNA from tons of ivory samples in order to find out where in Africa ivory is coming from.

nanoparticles that can deliver short strands of RNA (green) into cells
Jun 18, 2015 11:33 PM EDT

Cancer And Nanoparticles: Magnetic Nanoparticles Deliver Deadly Heat To Cancerous Tumors

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology have found that magnetic nanoparticles could deliver heat directly to cancerous tumors. This would help to dramatically increase the effectiveness of pre-existing cancer treatments, including chemotherapy and radiation--perhaps even r...

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Affects the Brain’s Recognition of Speech Sounds
Jun 18, 2015 11:00 PM EDT

Hearing Loss: Could Graphic Novels Help Prevent The Problem?

Researchers at the University of Wyoming have discovered that using graphic novels can help improve the quality of life for Spanish speaking agricultural workers. In fact, they found that certain vision or fantasies that may they have read about can actually help to better prevent hearing loss for s...

breast milk
Jun 18, 2015 10:09 PM EDT

Breast Milk: Liquid Purchased Online May Be Contaminated With Bacteria

A new obsession where adults are buying breast milk online in the hopes of boosting energy and muscle size has the medical health community concerned.

Migraines in Middle Age Ups Risk of Parkinson's Disease
Jun 18, 2015 09:16 PM EDT

Parkinson's Disease And Cancer: 16 Types Of Cancer Linked To Progressive Disorder

New findings published in JAMA Oncology reveal that this neurodegenerative health disorder may be connected to some types of cancer.

Fast Food
Jun 18, 2015 07:44 PM EDT

Trans Fat: Our Memory May Be Hurt By Certain Foods

New findings published in PLOS One reveal that eating trans fat could also be hurting our memory.

Sexting Among Teens Increases Sexual Behavior
Jun 18, 2015 06:58 PM EDT

Sex And Heart Rate: Lower Resting Heart Rate Variability Decreases Arousal In Women

New findings published in the journal Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback reveal that women with lower resting heart rate variability may have more difficulties than other women when it comes to arousal.

Alaska Glacier
Jun 18, 2015 03:03 PM EDT

Climate Change: Alaska Glaciers May Contribute to Sea Level Rise in a Big Way

Alaska's glaciers may be contributing to sea level rise in a big way.

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