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Apr 11, 2013 11:42 PM EDT

Molecular Superglue Derived From Flesh-Eating Bacteria Could Aid Cancer Diagnostic Test

Using reverse-engineering, researchers have discovered and synthesized a protein derived from flesh-eating bacteria which can act as a molecular "superglue" for certain medical and research applications.

Apr 11, 2013 02:08 PM EDT

Secret Population of Rare Orangutan Discovered in Borneo: New Protection for Primates

Researchers have discovered a secret population of orangutans in Borneo. Now, the rare species may be receiving some extra protection from the government.

Apr 11, 2013 01:16 PM EDT

Severe Midwest Storm: Missouri Hit Hard, More Snow Expected for Minnesota

A severe storm swept across the Midwest Wednesday. More snow is expected for Thursday.

Apr 11, 2013 08:25 AM EDT

New Tree-Dwelling Species of Porcupine Discovered in Brazil: Spiny Mammal at Risk

A new species of tree-dwelling porcupine has been discovered in Brazil in an area that is at risk for destruction.

Francis Crick, Nobel Prize winner for figuring out the double-helix structure of DNA.

Apr 10, 2013 06:56 PM EDT

Letter From Nobel Prize Winner Sold for Record-Breaking $5.3M

A letter from the DNA pioneer and Nobel Prize winner Francis Crick to his son was sold for $5.3 million at a New York auction on Wednesday.

Apr 10, 2013 02:52 PM EDT

Chocolate Toxic to Dogs, FDA Warns of Theobromine in Candy

Chocolate may certainly seem important at most holiday functions, and it can add a little extra something special to any desert, but for pets, and dogs in particular, this treat is toxic.

Apr 10, 2013 02:16 PM EDT

Oldest Fossilized Dinosaur Embryos Ever Discovered Unearthed in China

Paleontologists in China have unearthed the oldest fossilized dinosaur embryos ever discovered; they could shed light on dinosaur development.

Apr 10, 2013 12:53 PM EDT

Dark Lightning Zaps Unknowing Airline Passengers with Radiation During Flight

Dark lightning, the flashes of gamma rays that occur during thunderstorms, can zap airline passengers with radiation during flight.

Apr 10, 2013 12:31 PM EDT

Why do Men Love Breasts? Titillating Theory Explains Release of Neurochemical Oxytocin

New research may explain men's titillating attraction to breasts.

Apr 10, 2013 11:47 AM EDT

Unusual Anal Fish Fin Offers New Insight into Ancient Evolutionary History of Limbs

An unusual anal fish fin discovered in an ancient fossil may offer new insight into the evolutionary history of paired limbs--such as our legs.

Apr 10, 2013 11:15 AM EDT

Interactive Map Reveals Extreme Weather Disasters Impact 80 Percent of Americans (Map)

A new report and an interactive map reveal that extreme weather disasters impacted nearly 80 percent of Americans over the past few years.

Apr 10, 2013 09:27 AM EDT

Polluting Plastic Waste Invades Great Lakes: Pacific Garbage Patch May Have a Rival

Polluting pieces of plastic waste could be invading the Great Lakes and could greatly affect the freshwater species present there.

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