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New Target of Human Emotions: Scientists Discover Brain Pathway Underlying Behavior

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Emotions are a huge part of the human existence. They dictate our actions on a daily basis. Now, scientists have discovered a brain pathway that underlies the emotional

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Rural Microbes May Boost Health of City Dwellers: Immune Systems Need Exposure
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New Mineral Discovered in the Polar Bear Peninsula (Video)
NASA's Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator was designed to land heavy loads and astronauts on Mars.
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Intended for Future Mars Missions, NASA LDSD Spacecraft to Test Land in Hawaii

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Honda's ASIMO robot met President Obama today in Japan.
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Japan's Soccer Playing (and Human Helping) Robot Meets President Obama

Today in Japan, President Obama got a firsthand look at Honda's Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility (ASIMO) robot. The 14-year-old robot has

NJOY is among the various e-cigarette brands currently on the market.
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FDA Proposes Regulations for E-Cigarettes Following the Actions of State Governments

After inaction and indecision since for years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will finally propose their regulations for electronic cigarettes

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Arctic Waters at Risk from Oil Spills: New Report Reveals Necessity of Infrastructure

Ice is melting in the Arctic waters, opening them up to commercial activities. Now, researchers have revealed that the current oil response tools for

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Monkeys Know a Thing or Two about Math

A recent study shows that there's more to "monkey business" than previously thought. As prior studies have shown how these animals carry the

Lobsters take about eight years to reach legal harvesting size.
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Declining Population of Young Lobsters in Maine Blamed on Changes in the Environment

After three years of record numbers for lobster hauls off of the coast of Maine, scientists are reporting that the population of young lobster has

A company owned by Southern Baptists challenged Obamacare's birth control guarantee.
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Should Birth Control be Covered Under All Health Plans? Americans Say 'Yes'

The Supreme Court plans to issue a ruling in June on the Affordable Care Act’s requirement for employers to guarantee birth control and emergency

Animals with Bigger Brain Size Have More Self Control [VIDEO]
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Animals with Bigger Brain Size Have More Self Control [VIDEO]

A study of 36 species of mammals and birds found that species with bigger brain size display more self control, according to a new finding.

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Evolution of the Barnyard Chicken: Ancient Bone DNA Reveals Rapid Changes

It turns out that the chickens of today are a lot different from the chicken that lives a few hundred years ago. Scientists have taken a look at the

Low Levels of Prenatal Vitamin D Linked to Increased Rate of Cavities in Toddlers
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Low Levels of Prenatal Vitamin D Linked to Increased Rate of Cavities in Toddlers

Researchers have discovered a link between inadequate levels of prenatal Vitamin D and the increased risk of cavities in toddlers.

Processed Meat: Elevates the Risk of Colorectal Cancer among Those with Genetic Variant
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Processed Meat: Elevates the Risk of Colorectal Cancer among Those with Genetic Variant

A large scale study uncovers that a consumption of red meat is tied with an increased risk of colorectal cancer and the risk is highest in the

According to NYC Budget Office statistics, 7% of the city's jail population is between 16- and 18 years of age.
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Half of Incarcerated Teens in New York City Have Brain Injuries, Study Says

The latest study in a growing body of research examining head trauma among young offenders found that about half of all of New York City’s 16- to

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Could a Chocolate a Day Help Keep the Doctor Away?

At Easter, the temptation of chocolate lurks everywhere. Resisting the urge to overdo it is an important part of eating healthily. But medical

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NASA SDO Uncovers Mysterious Depths of Sun's Interior with Bright Points in Corona

The NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) can track bright points in the solar atmosphere and magnetic signatures on our star's surface to reveal a

Soon enough, all it will take is the press of a button to have marijuana at your fingertips.
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New Marijuana Vending Machines in Colorado Serve Medical Patients

What used to dispense snacks, drinks, and candy will now also provide marijuana. The Tranzbyte Corporation's "ZaZZZ" machine was showcased at a

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