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May 21, 2013 03:07 PM EDT

Climate Change Propelled Ancient Human Cultural Innovation

Scientists have discovered that rapid climate change that occurred almost 80,000 years ago sparked surges in cultural innovation that possibly helped propel early modern humans into a more advanced society.

May 21, 2013 09:51 AM EDT

Pathogen Responsible for Deadly Irish Potato Famine Discovered

The deadly Irish Potato Famine spread across Ireland during the 1800s. Now, researchers have discovered the pathogen responsible for the famine, revealing a little bit more about Europe's grisly past.

May 21, 2013 07:54 AM EDT

Climate Change Raises Manhattan's Death Toll by 20 Percent in Summer

Things are about to get a bit hotter in Manhattan--and it's likely to take a toll. Researchers have discovered that rising temperatures associated with climate change will increase the death toll by as much as 20 percent in the summer by the 2020s.

May 21, 2013 07:48 AM EDT

Study Links ADHD in Childhood to Obesity in Adulthood

New research has linked ADHD in childhood with the likelihood of obesity in adulthood. Men who suffered with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder as children were twice as likely to become obese as an adult, according to a study published in the journal Pediatrics.

May 20, 2013 11:56 PM EDT

German Scientists Develop "Omega-3 Sausage"

German scientists have developed a new kind of sausage: One that is enriched with omega-3 fatty acids, which was made possible by a specifically developed and patented technology. The invention is a reaction to the problem that Germans do not eat enough fish, despite being aware of the fact that ome...

May 20, 2013 04:08 PM EDT

New Waterproof Fabric Drains Sweat, Could Benefit Exercise

Scientists may have stumbled onto a secret that could make working out a lot less of a mess.

May 20, 2013 01:47 PM EDT

Echolocation: Both Bats and Blind Humans Can Use it to See (Video)

Bats aren't the only ones that can use echolocation. Scientists have discovered that blind and visually impaired people may also have the potential to use the same ability.

May 20, 2013 12:05 PM EDT

Sunscreen SPF Ratings are Misleading: How to Choose Your Sun Protection

As people hit the beach and the outdoors this summer, the sun will be brighter than ever--and some SPF ratings for sunscreen may be misleading.

May 20, 2013 11:07 AM EDT

Honeybees Trained to Seek Hidden, Unexploded Landmines in Croatia, Saving Lives

Scientists are training honeybees to seek out hidden, unexploded landmines in Croatia. The new technique has the potential to save lives.

May 20, 2013 10:37 AM EDT

Link Between Big Biceps and Fiscal Conservatism?

Researchers posed the question, is there any correlation between "fighting ability" and opinions on redistribution of wealth? Turns out, there just might be.

May 20, 2013 10:26 AM EDT

Navy Dolphins Discover Rare 19th Century Torpedo by California Coast

The Navy has discovered a rare, 19th century torpedo. While this finding would itself be extraordinary, it's made all the more interesting due to what branch of the Navy actually found the antique--dolphins.

May 20, 2013 10:11 AM EDT