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Dec 18, 2014 06:20 PM EST

Illinois Critical Hub For Food Security: Transportation Infrastructure Helps

New findings published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology show that Illinois is the most critical hub in the network of U.S. domestic food transfers.

Dec 18, 2014 02:42 PM EST

Autism Linked To fine Particulate Air Pollution

Previous studies have linked air pollution to autism. Now, new findings presented by the Environmental Health Perspectives reveal that certain types of air pollution and exposure may put some at higher risk.

Nov 26, 2014 07:06 PM EST

Dogs Are Smarter Than You Think: Study Shows

Dogs might not have been deemed the smartest creatures, yet scientists have found that America's favorite pet can actually work to understand what we say.

Nov 05, 2014 12:19 PM EST

Inhalable Ebola Vaccine Helps Protect Monkeys

A potentially breathable, respiratory vaccine is in development to help provide long-term protection for non-human primates against the deadly Ebola Virus, according to recent findings published in the journal Molecular Pharmaceutics.

Nov 05, 2014 11:49 AM EST

Beware Of The 'Kissing Bug': Could Spread Tropical Diseases in U.S.

A "kissing" bug may not ultimately sound like the worse type of insect. After all, spreading a little affection here and there couldn't hurt, right? Don't be fooled. This bug gained its lovely name, also known as Chagas, from spreading it's infection through blood-sucking "kisses" that have hit an e...

Oct 21, 2014 11:00 PM EDT

Fish Like To Have Fun, Too, Study Shows

Researchers at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville have discovered that fish like to have a bit of fun, too. According to recent findings published in the journal Ethology, life is simply not just about work.

Oct 13, 2014 03:08 PM EDT

Newly Discovered Land Snail Named After Its Remarkable Diversity

Researchers from the Department of Life Science, National Taiwan Normal University and the Biodiversity Research Center have found a new endemic land snail species that was long confused for the widely distributed A. Subchinesis.

Oct 12, 2014 07:45 PM EDT

Do Flies Actually Like Beer? Here's The 'Buzz'

Humans are not the only ones who enjoy beer. Recent findings published in the journal Cell Reports reveal that flies could actually be attracted to this beverage as well.

Sep 26, 2014 12:02 PM EDT