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Jul 26, 2013 08:27 AM EDT

Southern California Campgrounds Closed After Discovery of Plague-Infected Squirrel

The discovery of a plague infected ground squirrel has led to the evacuation and shutdown of three campgrounds in Angeles National Forest for at least one week.

Jul 26, 2013 08:17 AM EDT

Full Moon to be Blamed for Sleep Troubles

A new study has discovered a new culprit that causes sleep problems - the full moon. Researchers found that in the days close to a full moon, some people have altered biological clocks, which lead to inadequate sleep and poor sleep quality.

Jul 26, 2013 07:40 AM EDT

NASA's IRIS Snaps First Observation of Sun's Mysterious Interface Region

The latest solar observatory 'Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph' (IRIS) launched by NASA to hunt the hidden mysteries of the sun, has finally captured its first observation of the lower layers of the solar atmosphere.

Jul 26, 2013 04:40 AM EDT

NASA’s WISE Shows That Most of Celestial Centaurs are Comets

New observations made by NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) shows that most centaurs - the small celestial bodies that are orbiting between Jupiter and Neptune - are comets.

Jul 25, 2013 08:20 AM EDT

Researchers Trace High Levels of Lead in Mexican Hot Sauces

In a pilot study conducted on 25 different brands of hot sauces from Mexico and South America, they noticed some brands carryied excessive lead content. The four brands are Salsa Picante de, El Pato Salsa Picante, Salsa Habanera, Chile Habanero and Bufalo Salsa Clasica.

Jul 25, 2013 07:59 AM EDT

Stink Bugs Invade Fields Across Western Nevada Causing Great Havoc

Stink bugs (Chlorochroa sayi) have invaded yards and fields across western Nevada and authorities have received several calls about these pests from citizens in areas of Smith Valley, Douglas County, Carson City, the North Valleys area of Reno and Pershing County.

Jul 25, 2013 06:47 AM EDT

Rare Zebra-Donkey Hybrid ‘Zonkey’ Born in Italy [VIDEO]

A rare zebra-donkey breed called 'Zonkey' was born on Saturday at an animal reserve in Florence, Italy. The newly born Zonkey, born to Jade (donkey) and Martin (zebra), has been named Ippo.

Jul 25, 2013 06:04 AM EDT

Study Links Coffee Drinking to Lower Risk of Suicide

The researchers at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) have found that drinking several cups of coffee daily appears to lower the risk of suicide in both men and women by nearly 50 percent.

Jul 25, 2013 05:20 AM EDT

Endangered Snow Leopards are now Victims of Cashmere Trade in Western Markets

Snow leopards, wild yaks and some of the other rare mammals that once roamed on the lands of Tibet, China and Mongolia are becoming victims of fashion due to the growing cashmere trade in the western markets, threatening the ecosystem.

Jul 25, 2013 04:15 AM EDT

Study Ties Marijuana Use in Adolescence to Permanent Brain Abnormalities

The new study reveals that regular use of marijuana in adolescence may permanently damage the brain and double the risk of developing serious psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia.

Jul 24, 2013 09:43 AM EDT

FDA Issues Warning Letters Against 15 Companies Selling Illegal Diabetes Products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking strict measures to stop illegal sales of products that claim to treat, cure and prevent diabetes.

Jul 24, 2013 09:38 AM EDT

Cold Caps May Arrest Hair Loss During Chemotherapy Treatment

Cold cap that are already in use in Canada and Europe numb a cancer patient's scalp during the painful chemo process and prevent the chemo drugs from reaching the scalp and damaging hair follicles by reducing blood flow.