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Jan 24, 2013 08:43 AM EST

Unrecorded Fox Fossil Discovered at Malapa Site

A two million year old fox fossil was unearthed by archeologists from the well-known archeological site of Malapa in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site. The fossil belongs to a new species that was unknown earlier.

Jan 24, 2013 08:27 AM EST

Golden Retrievers Reveal More About Cancer

A groundbreaking long study on golden retrievers provides useful information about their health and the health of other dogs, including the occurrence of common cancer.

Jan 24, 2013 07:52 AM EST

Intel Science Talent Search Announces 40 Finalists

The nation's oldest and most prestigious pre-college science competition 'Intel Science Talent Search 2013' has recognized its 40 U.S. high school seniors as finalists.

Jan 24, 2013 07:23 AM EST

Giraffes Form Complex Relationships: Study

Analyzing the complex social relationships among female giraffes helps in understanding the management and conservation of the species.

Faithful Owl Monkeys with Single Partner Have More Babies

Jan 24, 2013 04:07 AM EST

Owl Monkeys with Single Partners Have More Babies

A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania suggests that monkeys who remain faithful to their primary mate have more offspring than those who change partners frequently.

Jan 22, 2013 07:43 AM EST

Obese Drivers More Likely to Die in Car Collision

A latest finding reveals that obese drivers are at a higher risk of dying in car crashes when compared to people of normal weight.

Video Footage State Penguins are Efficient Hunters

Jan 22, 2013 06:22 AM EST

Video Footage Shows Penguins as Efficient Hunters

Two Japanese scientists state that Adelie penguins are unbelievably efficient hunters, after they have successfully captured footage of the foraging activity of the penguins that reside in the Lutzow-Holm Bay, Antarctica.

Jan 22, 2013 04:07 AM EST

Brit Tourist Wrestles with Shark to Save Children

A British tourist quickly became a hero among Aussies after he successfully battled with a shark in the shallow waters on a beach in Queensland, Australia, where toddlers were splashing.

Jan 17, 2013 03:51 PM EST

Anonymous DNA Donors Revealed

A paper published this Thursday in the journal Science revealed that the identities of nearly 50 DNA donors were able to be confirmed.

Jan 16, 2013 02:35 PM EST

Are Violent Video Games Harmful?

Studies have shown that video games can actually lead to an improvement in how well we pay attention, react, and how accurately we sort information.

Valley Fever on Increase in Southwester States: CDC

Jan 16, 2013 12:48 PM EST

Flu Disrupts Church Services and Soccer Games, High-Fives Banned

Flu season disrupts church services and soccer games: no handshakes, no high-fives, and no hugs.

Jan 16, 2013 12:02 PM EST

Can Children Outgrow Autism? New Study Suggests They Can

New findings published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry found that some children who were accurately diagnosed with autism lost their symptoms as they aged.