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May 01, 2013 01:04 PM EDT

'Starving Time' Shows Jamestown Residents Resorted to Cannibalism

Archaeologists just released some shocking new information. Jamestown's colonists may have resorted to cannibalism during the "starving time" winter of 1609-10.
Robot Reaching Through Clutter
May 01, 2013 11:59 AM EDT

Robots Develop Sense of Touch: Major Implications for Robotic Limbs (Video)

Researchers have found a way to allow a robot to delicately reach through clutter in order to pick up an object. The new creation has major implications for robotics and the creation of touch-sensitive limbs.
Light Bulb
May 01, 2013 08:13 AM EDT

Who Wants to Buy a Pro-Environment Light Bulb? Not Conservatives or Moderates!

Who needs an energy efficient light bulb? Not conservatives, that's for sure! A new series of studies has revealed that conservatives are less likely to buy energy efficient light bulbs if they're packaged as environmentally friendly.
Skull
Apr 30, 2013 11:44 AM EDT

Treasure Trove of Archaeology Unearthed: Family of Medieval Skeletons Beneath Scotland

Researchers have unearthed a veritable treasure trove of archaeology--a family of medieval skeletons buried beneath a parking lot in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Space Station Hole
Apr 30, 2013 09:54 AM EDT

Space Rock Slams into ISS Solar Panels: Bullet-sized Hole Created

A small space rock slammed into one of the ISS's solar panels and created a bullet-sized hole.
SpaceShipTwo
Apr 29, 2013 12:52 PM EDT

Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo Blasted Off Today in First Rocket-Powered Flight

Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo rocket blasted off today as it took its first supersonic leap toward outer space.
Neanderthal Mothers Breastfed Their Babied for 7 Months
Apr 27, 2013 09:24 AM EDT

It's Not Survival of the Fittest: Evolution Occurs Without Competition

Is it really survival of the fittest? That may not be the case when it comes to evolution. Computer scientists have discovered that the popular explanation of competition to survive in nature may not actually be necessary for evolvability to increase.
Rat
Apr 26, 2013 12:26 PM EDT

Longer Days Make Rats Experience SAD: New Insights into Depression-like Symptoms

The depression-like symptoms associated with seasonal affected disorder (SAD) are just the opposite for rats. Less sunlight makes them happier.
Ceibal Maya Excavation
Apr 26, 2013 08:57 AM EDT

Archaeologists Unearth New Clues about the Origins of the Ancient Maya Civilization

Archaeologists have unearthed new clues about the early origins of the ancient Maya civilization.
Fist
Apr 25, 2013 12:57 PM EDT

Make a Fist: Clenching Your Hand Can Improve Memory of Events

New research reveals that clenching your fist can help you form a stronger memory of an event or action and allow you to recall the memory later.
Ladybug
Apr 25, 2013 08:23 AM EDT

72000 Ladybugs Freed in Mall of America: The Bane of Indoor Aphids

About 72,000 ladybugs were freed inside the Mall of America, the largest mall in the United States, in honor of Earth Day.
Marijuana Taken in Form of a Pill More Effective at Relieving Pain
Apr 25, 2013 07:55 AM EDT

Marijuana in Pill Form more Effective on Relieving Pain

Marijuana taken in the form of a pill will produce greater pain relief rather than smoking it up, according to a new study.
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