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Jun 21, 2013 11:40 AM EDT

Azoospermia Increases Overall Cancer Risk in Men

A new study shows that men who start producing less sperm at a younger age may be at a greater risk for cancer.

Jun 21, 2013 10:25 AM EDT

Cities are Urban Social Reactors: One Part Star, One Part Network

Scientists have suggested that cities are like a new kind of complex system nature--a sort of social reactor that is part star and part network.

Jun 21, 2013 10:11 AM EDT

New Flu Shot Ok for Egg Allergy Patients

With the help of medical science, those with severe egg allergies may no longer need to worry when receiving a flu shot. A new vaccine has been made to prevent the outbreak of various allergic reactions, according to a federal advisory panel on Thursday. Officials note that a new Flu vaccine is prep...

Jun 21, 2013 09:36 AM EDT

Ruins of Lost Maya City Discovered Hidden Deep in Rainforest of Mexico

Deep within the rainforest Mexico, the remains of an ancient Maya city lie broken and forgotten. The crumbling stone is overgrown with plants and vines as the forest slowly reclaims the stone. Now, archaeologists have uncovered this city, which remained undisturbed for centuries and which could reve...

Jun 21, 2013 08:21 AM EDT

3D Road Map of the Human Brain: Unprecedented Details Revealed

Scientists have created a landmark 3D digital reconstruction of a complete human brain, which gives researchers a road map of brain anatomy and reveals unprecedented detail.

Jun 21, 2013 07:40 AM EDT

Scientists Map Human Brain: Emotions Revealed in New Model

How do you feel? Scientists may be able to tell exactly just that by mapping your brain. For the first time, researchers have identified exactly which emotion a person is experienced based only on brain activity.

Jun 21, 2013 08:31 AM EDT

Length of Relationship Determined by Women’s Facial Features

A new and interesting study highlights that women with more feminine faces are mostly preferred by men for a fling. This study was conducted by Anthony Little from the University of Stirling along with Benedict Jones from the University of Glasgow.

Jun 20, 2013 04:59 PM EDT

A Coordinated Approach for Science in Europe

Global connectivity between researchers themselves and superfast connections between existing centers of excellence will, arguably, have a more important role to play than ever. Building brand new research institutes is less justifiable when funding is uncertain, especially when centers of excellenc...

Jun 20, 2013 04:27 PM EDT

Dunkin' Donuts: Company Ditches the Gluten for Two New Products

Dunkin' Donuts to offer gluten-free product by end of next year.

Jun 20, 2013 04:03 PM EDT

'Walking and Talking' on Cell Phone Distracting and Dangerous

New statistics show that strolling down the road on your cell phone can cause distractions that be potentially dangerous to ourselves and to others.

Jun 20, 2013 01:57 PM EDT

3-D Graphics Simulate Practice Surgery for Brain Surgeons

Neurosurgeons in the works may be able to get some much needed practice via the help from computers to study brain surgery before beginning actual procedures. According to the National Research Council of Canada, input from surgeons at more than 20 Canadian teaching hospitals is helping to build the...

Jun 20, 2013 01:01 PM EDT

New Parkinson's Drug Packs a One-Two Punch, Dual Inhibitor Attacks Two Enzymes

Scientists may have found a new drug that could dually aid against the progression of Parkinson's Disease, according to scientists from the Florida campus of the Scripps Research Institute (TSRI.)