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Oct 20, 2015 08:18 AM EDT

Life on a Desolate, Early Earth Began Far Earlier Than Expected 4.1 Billion Years Ago

Life on Earth may have started a staggering 4.1 billion years ago, which is far earlier than scientists once thought. Researchers have found probable evidence for life at that time after studying zircons.

Oct 09, 2015 04:25 PM EDT

High Blood Pressure Risk Identified During Childhood

Researchers have discovered how to identify certain risk factors for high blood pressure during childhood, according to a recent study.

Jul 02, 2015 07:02 PM EDT

A Sniff Test May Help Diagnose Autism

New findings published in the journal Current Biology reveal that people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may not distinguish between certain smells as easily as other children, suggesting that non-verbal tests related to smell could potentially serve as useful early indicators of ASD.