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Sep 12, 2013 11:28 AM EDT

Jurassic Park is Impossible: Scientists Discover DNA Trapped in Amber Highly Unlikely

When Jurassic Park first made it to the big screen, it was hard not to think of the eventual possibility of cloning dinosaurs. Now, though, scientists have made a new discovery; it turns out that the existence of DNA in ancient amber fossils is highly unlikely.

Sep 12, 2013 10:49 AM EDT

Methane's Behavior Hints at Ultradeep Diamonds in Uranus and Neptune

Hydrocarbons are a huge part of our lives on Earth. Yet the hydrocarbon methane (CH4), which is one of the most abundant molecules in the universe, has puzzled scientists for years. Now, scientists have learned a little bit more about this hydrocarbon, helping them understand the processes and condi...

Sep 12, 2013 09:52 AM EDT

AIDS Vaccine Candidate Completely Clears Virus from Body in Monkeys

Researchers are continuing to search for a HIV/AIDS vaccine that could potentially solve the AIDS epidemic. Now, they may be one step closer, Scientists have announced that they've developed a HIV/AIDS vaccine candidate that appears to have the ability to completely clear an AIDS-causing virus from ...

Sep 12, 2013 09:07 AM EDT

Astronomers Map the Peanut in the Center of the Milky Way Galaxy (Video)

Astronomers have used data from ESO telescopes to make the best three-dimensional map yet of the central parts of the Milky Way. It turns out that the inner regions, surprisingly, look a bit like a peanut.

Sep 12, 2013 08:13 AM EDT

Ancient Rivers in Sahara Desert Supported Human Migration Routes to Mediterranean

The Sahara desert is known for its blistering hot and dry conditions. Yet this massive desert wasn't always so hot and dry. It turns out that about 100,000 years ago, three ancient river systems may have created viable routes for human migration across the Sahara to the Mediterranean region.

Sep 12, 2013 07:38 AM EDT

Orangutans Make Travel Plans Like Humans to Navigate the Jungle

Humans aren't the only ones that make travel plans. It turns out that apes also look ahead when they move. Wild male orangutans not only plan their travels, but also communicate these plans to other orangutans. The findings reveal that these great apes can look forward to the future.

Sep 12, 2013 07:07 AM EDT

Astronomers Discover Why Ancient Disk Galaxies All Look Alike

Disk galaxies are known for their smooth looks and predictable appearance. In fact, all of these galaxies eventually grow out of their irregular, clumped appearance and their older stars fade from a bright center to a dim edge. Now, astronomers have discovered exactly why these galaxies all take on ...

Sep 11, 2013 02:23 PM EDT

Scientists Artificially Create New Memories by Changing the Brain

How reliable are your memories? It turns out that scientists may have discovered a way to artificially alter them by directly manipulating the brain. The findings could allow researchers to better understand and resolve learning and memory disorders.

Sep 11, 2013 01:41 PM EDT

Ancient Crocodiles Flourished with the Dinosaurs: Diversity is King

Crocodiles may seem like living dinosaurs, but they are far different from the extinct creatures that thrived millions of years ago. In fact, crocodiles had to compete for resources in a dinosaur-dominated world. Now, scientists have uncovered the hidden past of crocodiles, revealing how they evolve...

Sep 11, 2013 12:23 PM EDT

NASA Mars Rover Curiosity Takes Longest Drive Yet to Panorama Point

NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has been trundling along the Red Planet's surface for the past two months as it slowly makes its way to Mount Sharp. Now, the rover has made the longest one-day drive so far in its 13-month mission. It traveled 464 feet on September 5 before it arrived at Panorama Point.

Sep 11, 2013 10:57 AM EDT

Astronomers Map Galactic Clouds Where Stars are Born

Giant gas clouds swirl in our galaxy, birthing new stars over millions of years. Now, astronomers have begun to map the location of these massive and mysterious objects, revealing a bit more about how they function.

Sep 11, 2013 10:05 AM EDT

Scientists Perfect Robotic Swarm with Public's Help in Online Game (Video)

Imagine a swarm of robots that can complete complicated tasks based on the instructions that you give them. Scientists may just have created such a swarm and now, they're using the public to help perfect it. The researchers are employing five free online games to help them refine the control algorit...