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Wildlife Groups File Petition To Save California Spotted Owls
Two conservation groups launched a petition to urge government officials to officially consider the California spotted owl as an endangered animal under the Endangered Species Act. According to the wildlife organizations, the ongoing man-made activities in the forests of California are causing the p… 
Researchers Discover New Way to Get Rid of Bedbugs
Researchers from British Columbia’s Simon Fraser University have discovered a way to trap bedbugs and lure them away from people. They learned that these tiny insects are attracted to a type of chemical that can be used commercially to keep them out of people’s beds. Climate Change Keeping New Ice Age at Bay
Dr. John Holdren, the White House’s Assistant to the President for Science and Technology, claimed that the effects of man-made global warming are actually preventing the onset of a new ice age. Although the scientific expert supports President Barrack Obama’s projects to curb greenhouse gas emi… Link Between Fast Food and Low Test Scores Among Kids Discovered
Researchers discovered a link between regularly eating fast food meals and a decline in intelligence among elementary students. The researchers noted that children who frequently snacked on popular fast food items such as burgers and French fries had lower test scores as compared to others who didn… Health Officials Discover New Type of Virus After Investigating the Death of a Kansas Resident
Officials from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment confirmed on Monday that they have discovered a new type of virus. The discovery was made after an investigation was carried out regarding the mysterious death of a man from Kansas. Kids May Grow Up as Risky Teens Due to Mothers’ Depression
A new study carried out by researchers from Canada explained that children are at risk of developing risky behavior when they become teenagers if they have mothers who are suffering from depression. According to researchers, mothers’ maternal depression may affect kids and cause them to adopt unhe… Study Shows How Modern Agriculture Weakened Human Bones
Scientists revealed through a recent study that the bones of humans began to weaken as they moved towards modern agricultural practices. Conducted by American Museum of Natural History curator Brian Richmond and Habiba Chirchir of George Washington University, the study pointed out that the bones of… 
Health News: Loss Of Teeth Linked To Mental Decline
A new study conducted by researchers from the University College London revealed that the loss of teeth and the decline in mental and physical capabilities among adults are connected. According to the researchers, the former may be considered as an early indicator of the latter. 
Tropical Deforestation Could Have Devastating Effects On Global Rainfall Patterns
A group of environmental researchers warned that tropical deforestation can significantly affect the predictability of rainfall patterns around the world. The researchers also pointed out that the massive loss of trees due to man-made activities can contribute to the rise in global temperature. 
Amputee Receives First Mind-Controlled Prosthetic Limbs
Forty years ago, Les Baugh lost both arms following an electrical accident. Recently, Baugh received not just a pair of prosthetic arms, but ones that he can control using his mind, thanks to Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and Johns Hopkins Universitys Applied Physics Laboratory. 
NASA Observes Christmas Lights In U.S. From Space
NASA researchers reported that the U.S. is producing more lights during the holiday season after observing the country from space. Using a special satellite, they noticed that the volume of nighttime lights in the country increases by 20 to 50 percent during Christmas and New Year as compared to ord… 
Reindeer Population Dangerously Declining
A new conservation study conducted by a team of researchers from China revealed that the world’s reindeer population is dangerously declining. Reindeer are found in different parts of the country but the researchers focused their attention on China since the country holds the biggest reindeer popu… 
Astronomers Observing Massive Super-Earth Alien Planet Using Ground Telescope
For the first time in history, astronomers are able to monitor a planet twice the size of Earth using a ground-based telescope. The remarkable achievement was made by researchers stationed at the Nordic Optical Telescope, which is located in Spain’s Canary Islands. 
Discovery of Methane on Mars Suggests Presence of Living Organisms
NASA scientists strongly believe that the Curiosity rover’s latest discovery signifies that there is life on Mars. Speaking before the American Geophysical Union conference on Tuesday, scientists handling the Curiosity mission revealed that traces of methane have been found on the surface of the r… 
Climate Change Could Lead to More Cholera Outbreaks
Researchers from the University of Maryland warned that more cholera outbreaks may occur in the future due to the global effects of climate change. The researchers pointed out that the constant change in weather patterns can create ideal environments that could spread the bacterial disease.
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