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May 21, 2013 12:07 PM EDT

NASA Mars Rover Curiosity Drills into Red Planet in Hunt for Life

NASA's Mars rover Curiosity, the vehicle that's trekking across the Red Planet in hopes of making novel discoveries, has officially drilled into its second rock. The sample, once analyzed by the rover's onboard laboratory, could reveal new insight into the origins of Mars.

May 21, 2013 11:32 AM EDT

Amazon River Exhales Rainforest Carbon: Storage Doesn't Happen at Sea

Researchers have discovered that while the Amazon Rainforest stores carbon, the Amazon River "exhales" it in high amounts.

May 21, 2013 10:28 AM EDT

Breakthrough in Understanding Alzheimer's Disease Onset: Catalytic Trigger Discovered

Researchers may have made a breakthrough when it comes to understanding the onset of Alzheimer's disease. They've discovered a catalytic trigger when the fundamental structure of a protein molecule changes to cause a chain reaction that leads to the death of neurons in the brain.

May 21, 2013 09:51 AM EDT

Pathogen Responsible for Deadly Irish Potato Famine Discovered

The deadly Irish Potato Famine spread across Ireland during the 1800s. Now, researchers have discovered the pathogen responsible for the famine, revealing a little bit more about Europe's grisly past.

May 21, 2013 08:34 AM EDT

Inkjet-Printed Graphene Circuits: How to Create Foldable, Pocket-Sized Computers

We may be one step closer to creating foldable computers that could potentially fit in a pocket. Researchers have used graphene-based ink to inkjet-print graphene patterns that could eventually be used to create extremely detailed, conductive electrodes.

May 21, 2013 07:54 AM EDT

Climate Change Raises Manhattan's Death Toll by 20 Percent in Summer

Things are about to get a bit hotter in Manhattan--and it's likely to take a toll. Researchers have discovered that rising temperatures associated with climate change will increase the death toll by as much as 20 percent in the summer by the 2020s.

May 20, 2013 02:49 PM EDT

Lower Sea Levels Influenced Tropical Climate During Ice Age

A vast pool of warm water stretches along the equator from Africa to the western Pacific Ocean. Now, scientists have discovered that the level of this water may have influenced the tropical climate of our Earth during the last ice age.

May 20, 2013 01:47 PM EDT

Echolocation: Both Bats and Blind Humans Can Use it to See (Video)

Bats aren't the only ones that can use echolocation. Scientists have discovered that blind and visually impaired people may also have the potential to use the same ability.

May 20, 2013 12:36 PM EDT

Ancient Fossils Reveal Dinosaur Brain Development in Jurassic Species

Ever wondered what a dinosaur's brain was like? Scientists may have found out. By using ancient fossils, researchers have shed light on how the brain and inner ear developed in dinosaurs.

May 20, 2013 12:05 PM EDT

Sunscreen SPF Ratings are Misleading: How to Choose Your Sun Protection

As people hit the beach and the outdoors this summer, the sun will be brighter than ever--and some SPF ratings for sunscreen may be misleading.

May 20, 2013 11:07 AM EDT

Honeybees Trained to Seek Hidden, Unexploded Landmines in Croatia, Saving Lives

Scientists are training honeybees to seek out hidden, unexploded landmines in Croatia. The new technique has the potential to save lives.

May 20, 2013 10:26 AM EDT

Navy Dolphins Discover Rare 19th Century Torpedo by California Coast

The Navy has discovered a rare, 19th century torpedo. While this finding would itself be extraordinary, it's made all the more interesting due to what branch of the Navy actually found the antique--dolphins.