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Galaxy
Jun 10, 2015 05:52 PM EDT

Lonely Galaxy Discovered on the Edge of the Void

Researchers have found a galaxy, called NGC 6503, which is located at an edge of a strangely empty patch of space called the Local Void.

Baby Eye
Jun 10, 2015 04:11 PM EDT

Babies Delivered Via C-Section May Be At Increased Risk Of Chronic Illness

New findings published in the British Medical Journal reveal that newborns delivered by C-section may be more likely to develop certain chronic diseases later in life.

With states approving recreation and medical marijuana use, the drug might becoming more popular.
Jun 10, 2015 03:28 PM EDT

Marijuana: Are More Children Being Exposed To The Drug?

New findings published by researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital revealed the risk of young children swallowing, breathing or being exposed to marijuana in general rose from 147.5 percent in 2006 through 2013 across the United States; this rate has increased by nearly 610 percent during the s...

Similar Genomes among Friends
Jun 10, 2015 02:01 PM EDT

Malnutrition May Result In DNA Methylation

New findings published in the International Journal of Epidemiology show that children whose mothers were malnourished at famine levels during the first 10 weeks of pregnancy may have changes in DNA methylation that can suppress genes disrupting growth, metabolism and development.

Brain Activity
Jun 10, 2015 09:53 AM EDT

Stroke Can Age Your Brain By About 8 Years

Stroke is the leading cause of death in the United States, with many suffering from a long-term disability following the onset of the health issue. Yet new findings published in the journal Stroke show that for many survivors, it can age the brain by up to 8 years or more.

Boreal Peatlands
Jun 10, 2015 09:51 AM EDT

Boreal Peatlands are Not a Global Warming Ticking Time Bomb as the Climate Changes

Many have pointed to peatlands as a ticking time bomb for global warming. New research, though, may hint otherwise.

Planetary Nebula
Jun 10, 2015 09:04 AM EDT

ESO Very Large Telescope Captures Butterfly-like Nebula Emerging from a Dying Star

Scientists have snapped some of the sharpest images to date with ESO's Very Large Telescope. Now, they've caught what appears to be an aging star giving birth to a butterfly-like planetary nebula.

Smoking
Jun 10, 2015 08:34 AM EDT

Quit Smoking by Using Social Media: Young Adults are More Likely to Listen to Apps

Want to quit smoking? Try social media. Scientists have found that young adults who use social media to quit smoking are twice as successful as those who use more traditional methods.

Megalocerous
Jun 10, 2015 08:03 AM EDT

Massive Irish Elk Survived the Mass Extinction of the Last Ice Age

It turns out that giant deer were still present in Britain at the end of the last Ice Age. While many animal species became extinct, the giant deer, or Irish elk, was still around during that time period.

Dinosaur Fossil Tissue
Jun 10, 2015 07:08 AM EDT

New Dinosaur Fossil Has Soft Tissue That's 75 Million Years Old

Scientists have made a startling find. They've uncovered ancient dinosaur fossils that may actually have soft tissue left over including collagen fibers.

Hospital
Jun 10, 2015 01:09 AM EDT

Lack Of Sleep Lowers Empathy Among Healthcare Workers

Of course, it sort of makes sense that a lack of sleep would make you a bit grumpy. But could a lack of sleep make you lacking in empathy?

Obese and Overweight Teens More Likely to Become Regular Cigarette Smokers
Jun 10, 2015 12:46 AM EDT

Smoking And Social Media: Twitter Might Help Kids Quit The Habit

Social media may help some young adults quit smoking, according to recent findings published in Nicotine & Tobacco Research.

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