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Jun 05, 2017 05:49 AM EDT

Why Do The Strange Cook Pine Trees Lean Toward The Equator? Study Reveals

The Cook pine trees always lean toward the equator. Why is this so?

May 03, 2017 05:20 AM EDT

An Indian Berry Component Absorbs Much Sunlight, Could Lead To Production Of More Efficient Solar Panels

An ingredient in Indian berry could solve the problem in power shortage.

Jan 18, 2016 02:15 PM EST

Solar Cells Produced Cheaper With 20.2 Percent Efficiency

A newly made solar panel material can reduce photovoltaic costs and increases efficiency by up to 20.2 percent.

Jan 04, 2016 04:24 PM EST

Vitamin D Supplements May Not Help Reduce Fall Risk In Seniors

While adding a vitamin D supplement to your diet might help lower the risk for these and other health issues, new findings published in JAMA Internal Medicine show that higher doses of vitamin D don't seem to improve mobility in older individuals; in fact, higher doses of vitamin D may even increase...

Dec 27, 2015 05:53 PM EST

How Plants 'See': Scientists Discover How a Plant Detects the Type of Shade

Plants turn toward the sun in order to receive the most light. But how do plants "see?"

Nov 11, 2015 05:05 PM EST

Is Talk Therapy More Affective For Treating SAD?

Days are continuously getting shorter and shorter as winter gets ready to start. But for people suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a light therapy may not necessarily be the best approach for treating the problem.

Oct 26, 2015 01:44 PM EDT

New Cooling Device Runs On Sunlight And Water

An energy firm has created a new cooling device that uses sunlight and water as its energy source.

Oct 22, 2015 04:23 PM EDT

Solar Panels Can Produce More Energy Through New Technique

Researchers are shining more light on solar panels. By using their new technique, solar panels can increase the output by more than 30 percent.

Sep 21, 2015 07:17 AM EDT

Immune System May be Improved by Spending Time in Nature and the Outdoors

Spending time in nature is actually linked to good health. Now, scientists are taking a closer look at why this might be the case.

Jul 08, 2015 02:27 PM EDT

Insecticides And Honey Bees: Neonicotinoids Are A Threat To Them

New findings published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology investigate the use of insecticides--specifically neonicotinoids--and their effects on the decline of the honey bee population.

Mar 07, 2015 08:16 PM EST

Daylight Saving Time Is Tomorrow: Here's What's Good And Bad About Losing One Hour

Like it or not, most Americans will wake up to their smart phones tomorrow and see that they missed an hour of sleep. Just so turns out, they actually did. It's daylight saving time.

Feb 16, 2015 01:57 AM EST

Vitamin D Is Harder To Naturally Find During The Winter Months

The winter months can make it hard for everyone to get the recommended amount of vitamin D, a fat soluble vitamin that's naturally found in a few foods and ultraviolet rays.