Science

Antidepressants Lower Risk Heart Attack and Stroke in Those with Severe Depression

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Mar 08, 2015 06:43 AM EDT

In more depressed people, the antidepressant really was what made the biggest difference. read more

FDA Approves First Ever 'Biosimilar' Drug for Use in the U.S.

Marco Foronda   | Mar 08, 2015 05:40 AM EDT

The drug is helpful in preventing infections and was provided to the patients of cancer who are under treatment. read more

Online Petition Wants Removal of Facebook's "Feeling Fat" Emoticon

Marco Foronda   | Mar 08, 2015 05:13 AM EDT

A group called Endangered Bodies has launched a campaign to persuade Facebook to remove “Feeling Fat”. read more

Milky Way's Fastest Star is Leaving it at 26 Million mph

Ana Verayo   | Mar 08, 2015 12:40 AM EST

The fast traveling star was probably launched by a Type Ia supernova, read more

Stone Tool Older than Any Human Civilization in the U.S. Found in Oregon

Ana Verayo   | Mar 07, 2015 06:26 AM EST

The tool is actually an agate scraper made from a piece of orange agate not indigenous to eastern Oregon. read more

NASA's Dawn Spacecraft is Now First Probe to Orbit a Dwarf Planet

Ana Verayo   | Mar 07, 2015 06:17 AM EST

Dawn's mission is to answer whether or not there is a liquid ocean of water underneath the dwarf planet's surface. read more

Frankie the Dog May Help in Detecting Thyroid Cancer

Marco Foronda   | Mar 07, 2015 06:09 AM EST

Frankie can accurately sniff out cases of thyroid cancer when presented with patients' urine samples. read more

Scientists Develop New Self-Cleaning Paint that's Also Waterproof

Marco Foronda   | Mar 06, 2015 11:56 PM EST

Researchers have tested the paint's waterproofing ability and tolerance to wear-and-tear on glass, steel, cotton wool and paper. read more

Scientists Find 'Living Dinosaur' Moth in Australia

Marco Foronda   | Mar 06, 2015 10:45 PM EST

It's the first time since the 1970s a new family of primitive moths has been identified anywhere in the world. read more

'Extinct' Jerdon's Babbler Re-discovered in Myanmar After 74 Years

Marco Foronda   | Mar 06, 2015 10:39 PM EST

Scientists heard the bird's unique call while conducting research in Myanmar. read more

Researchers Discover the Smelly Recipe of 170-Year-Old Beer

Marco Foronda   | Mar 06, 2015 10:34 PM EST

According to researchers, ancients beers smelled gross and didn't last long. read more

Praying Mantis Jumping Technique Can Help Build Better Moving Robots

Ana Verayo   | Mar 06, 2015 08:53 AM EST

A new study shows a video capturing the leaping motion of a baby praying mantis. read more

Menopausal Female Killer Whales Become Leaders of their Family Pods

Ana Verayo   | Mar 06, 2015 08:43 AM EST

A new study reveals that post menopausal female orcas over the age of 40 to 50 apparently take leadership roles to guide their families. read more

Mars Had a Bigger Ocean Than the Atlantic Ocean

Ana Verayo   | Mar 06, 2015 04:58 AM EST

A new study reveals that Mars apparently had a large body of water in the distant past, bigger than the Atlantic Ocean. read more

El Niño Has Arrived But Will Not End California Drought

Ana Verayo   | Mar 06, 2015 05:37 AM EST

A new NOAA report confirms the arrival of El Niño, bringing warmer sea surface temperatures. read more

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