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Sep 06, 2015 12:33 PM EDT

Vitamin C: Supplement May 'Mimic' Exercise In Overweight Adults

For some overweight adults, new research suggests that vitamin C supplements seem to replace exercise. The findings will be presented at the 14th International Conference on Endothelin: Physiology, Pathophysiology and Therapeutics.

Aug 27, 2015 12:33 PM EDT

Chemical Sampling Interface Easily Detects Features

A team of researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a system that, within mere seconds, can identify and characterize a solid or liquid sample, providing a valuable tool with applications in forensics, material science, biology, pharmaceuticals and chemis...

Jul 16, 2015 05:56 PM EDT

Could Phone Use Be A Sign Of Depression?

Are you spending a bit too much time engrossed in your phone or social media? New findings published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research show that excessive use of our phone in particular may be a sign of depression.

Jul 07, 2015 10:57 AM EDT

Even Tiny Brain Lesions Can Triple Your Risk Of Stroke

Small brain lesions are sometimes disregarded by clinicians. Yet new findings published in the Annals of Internal Medicine reveal that these shouldn't necessarily be taken so lightly. In fact, they could be a sign of heightened stroke risk or even death.

Jul 01, 2015 09:19 PM EDT

Most Music Carries A Common Beat

New findings published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) show how people from around the world like to tune into similar beats.

Jun 11, 2015 05:05 PM EDT

Eating Nuts Helps Reduce Your Risk Of Early Death

Yep. This time, it's ok to literally go nuts.

Feb 09, 2015 09:44 PM EST

Study Examines Geographical Information On Vitamin D Levels, Sunlight

New research published in the journal Environment International studies data on sunlight and vitamin D levels via geographical information. Researchers at the University of Exeter Medical School found that those who live closer to the coast in England get higher levels of vitamin D--a crucial compon...

Sep 17, 2014 09:36 AM EDT

Scientists Twist Radio Beams to Send Data at Super Fast Speeds

Scientists may have uncovered a new way to send data at superfast speeds. Building on previous research that twisted light to send data, scientists have managed to develop a similar technique with radiowaves.

May 31, 2014 06:49 AM EDT

Research Aims to Utilize Technology and Citizen Science to Record and Broadcast Environment Data

The National Science Foundation has awarded Boston College with a two-year, $200,000 grant that will allow Professor G. Michael Barnett and undergraduate researchers to use technology for disseminating pertinent environmental data to the public.

May 15, 2014 06:41 PM EDT

How is the United States Doing in Science? The Latest Data Tool Proves Useful

The National Science Foundation (NSF) released their newest data on Thursday regarding trends in education, science, and research in each of the country’s 50 states. A division of the NSF used their state data tool that will gather telling results.