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Jul 17, 2013 09:48 AM EDT

Paleontologists Unearth New, Herbivorous Horned Dinosaur in Utah:

This dinosaur may look like Triceratops with its fan-like head, large snout and horns--but it's definitely not one. Paleontologists have recently unearthed a skull of a new, herbivorous dinosaur in Utah with massive horns.

Jul 16, 2013 09:14 PM EDT

East Coast Heatwave Caused by Anomalous Weather Phenomenon

A very anomalous weather pattern is in place over the U.S. for mid-July. Trapped between an upper level ridge centered over the Ohio Valley and the closed upper level low over the Texas/Oklahoma border, atypical hot, muggy air is stifling a broad swath of the eastern U.S.

Jul 16, 2013 04:13 PM EDT

Novel Quantum Dot-Based Technique Sees 100 Different Molecules in a Single Cell

Better diagnosis and treatment of cancer could hinge on the ability to rapidly map out networks of dozens of molecules in individual tumor cells. New research from the University of Washington offers a more comprehensive way of analyzing a single cell’s unique behavior and could reveal patterns th...

Jul 16, 2013 03:20 PM EDT

New Theory Uncovers Cancer's Deep and Ancient Evolutionary Roots

A new way to look at cancer – by tracing its deep evolutionary roots to the dawn of multicellularity more than a billion years ago – has been proposed by Paul Davies of Arizona State University’s Beyond Center for Fundamental Concepts in Science in collaboration with Charles Lineweaver of the ...

Jul 16, 2013 02:33 PM EDT

Genetically Modified Plants: Saving Cassava Crop Requires Global Effort

As the effort to save cassava intensifies, Swiss researchers are ready to start field trials in Africa of a new genetically-modified virus-resistant strain of the plant, a crucial source of food and income for 300 million Africans.

Jul 16, 2013 01:57 PM EDT

Climate Change Impacts Forests in Argentina: Birds Preyed on by Parasites

Climate change has struck again. This time, it's impacting forests in Argentina. New research has revealed that increases in precipitation and changes in vegetative structure in these forests have led to increased parasitism of young nesting birds by fly larvae.

Jul 16, 2013 01:05 PM EDT

Where's Waldo? Scientists Discover New Species Off California Coast

Where's Waldo? Apparently he's off of the coast of California. Scientists have recently discovered a rather unusual new species of clam in the ocean waters and have dubbed the creature Waldo arthuri.

Jul 16, 2013 11:55 AM EDT

Antarctic Marine Sanctuary Proposal Blocked by Russia

Antarctica is one of the last "pristine" landscapes on our planet. Penguins, whales and other marine species thrive in its ocean waters, feeding on the bounty of small shrimp and other organisms that live there. Now, a vote has decided whether or not to declare a marine protection area over a region...

Jul 16, 2013 10:30 AM EDT

Beat the Heat: As Temperatures Rise, Know How to Stay Safe

Those in Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions will experience temperatures soaring into the 90s over the next few days, with heat indicies expected to hit well over 100 degrees according to the National Weather Service.

Jul 16, 2013 10:28 AM EDT

New Traits Evolve for No Reason: The Study of Exaptations

Species constantly adapt and evolve, developing new traits and features over long periods of time. Yet scientists have long wondered exactly how these new traits emerge. Now, researchers have taken a closer look at these traits in order to find out how they might have been created.

Jul 16, 2013 09:52 AM EDT

GPS Satellite Signals Reveal Howling Hurricane Wind Speeds

Hurricanes can tear through the Earth's atmosphere as howling winds rip across both land and sea. Now, scientists have discovered that by figuring out how messed up GPS satellite signals become when bouncing around in a hurricane, they can measure the wind speeds of these storms.

Jul 16, 2013 09:22 AM EDT

Researchers Concerned Over the Reduced Puffin Population That Return to Maine Islands(Video)

Puffins, comical parrot-penguin seabirds, have once again arrived on the Maine islands. Unlike last summer when several puffin chicks died due to starvation, this nesting season the puffins have found plenty of food for their young chicks.