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May 03, 2013 12:30 PM EDT

Glowing Plants as Bright as a Light Bulb: Genetically Engineered Kickstarter Project (Video)

It turns out that there may be an easier way to light up your homes without the use of electricity. A new Kickstarter project is aimed at creating glowing plants that are as bright as your average light bulb.

May 03, 2013 10:30 AM EDT

Wear Glasses? Genetic Mutation May Cause Your Nearsightedness

Do you wear glasses or contact lenses? Then you may have a genetic mutation. Researchers have discovered mutations in a gene that's associated with a severe form of nearsightedness.

May 03, 2013 07:31 AM EDT

New Joint Lubricant to Offer Lasting Relief for Osteoarthritis Sufferers

A team of researchers at Boston University College of Engineering has designed a new joint lubricant that offers longer lasting relief for osteoarthritis sufferers. The details of the polymer are described in the Journal of the American Chemical Society.

May 03, 2013 05:54 AM EDT

80 Percent of US Adults Fail to Meet Physical Activity Guidelines: CDC

A latest report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that just 20 percent of the U.S. adults are meeting the federal government's aerobic and muscle strengthening physical activity recommendations.

May 02, 2013 08:41 AM EDT

Printed Bionic Ear Enhances Human Hearing Beyond Normal Range

The Terminator may actually be able to exist--or at least part of him. Scientists have actually succeeded in printing a bionic ear that can "hear" radio frequencies far beyond the range of normal human capabilities.

May 02, 2013 08:23 AM EDT

FDA Approves Procysbi to Treat Genetic Condition

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration have given a nod to Novoto's 'Procysbi' for treating nephropathic cystinosis in kids and adults. This drug was given the orphan product designation as it was meant to treat a rare disease or condition.

May 02, 2013 07:33 AM EDT

Study Links Mediterranean Diet to Preserving Memory

A recent study published in the journal Neurology shows a strong correlation between the Mediterranean diet and memory skills.

May 02, 2013 06:05 AM EDT

Vermont Woman Disfigured by Lye Attack Reveals New Face after Face Transplant

Carmen Blandin Tarleton, who was left disfigured by her estranged husband, received a complete face transplant in February with the help of donors and family. The domestic abuse victim finally revealed her new reconstructed face to the world during a news conference held Wednesday at the Boston's Br...

May 01, 2013 01:04 PM EDT

'Starving Time' Shows Jamestown Residents Resorted to Cannibalism

Archaeologists just released some shocking new information. Jamestown's colonists may have resorted to cannibalism during the "starving time" winter of 1609-10.

May 01, 2013 11:59 AM EDT

Robots Develop Sense of Touch: Major Implications for Robotic Limbs (Video)

Researchers have found a way to allow a robot to delicately reach through clutter in order to pick up an object. The new creation has major implications for robotics and the creation of touch-sensitive limbs.

May 01, 2013 08:13 AM EDT

Who Wants to Buy a Pro-Environment Light Bulb? Not Conservatives or Moderates!

Who needs an energy efficient light bulb? Not conservatives, that's for sure! A new series of studies has revealed that conservatives are less likely to buy energy efficient light bulbs if they're packaged as environmentally friendly.

Apr 30, 2013 11:44 AM EDT

Treasure Trove of Archaeology Unearthed: Family of Medieval Skeletons Beneath Scotland

Researchers have unearthed a veritable treasure trove of archaeology--a family of medieval skeletons buried beneath a parking lot in Edinburgh, Scotland.