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Behold! The First 'Megamovie' of the 2017 Solar Eclipse

SPACE.COM Suffering through some eclipse withdrawal? A crowdsourced "megamovie" of yesterday's epic event could cure what ails you. Suffering through some eclipse withdrawal? A crowdsourced "megamovie" of yesterday's epic event could cure what ails you. 18 minutes

Hubble's twisted galaxy

SCIENCE DAILY Gravity governs the movements of the cosmos. It draws flocks of galaxies together to form small groups and more massive galaxy clusters, and brings duos so close that they begin to tug at one another. This latter scenario can have... Gravity governs the movements of the cosmos. It draws flocks of galaxies together to form small groups and more massive galaxy clusters, and brings duos so close that they begin to tug at one another. This latter scenario can have... 1 hour

What to Do with Your Eclipse Glasses

SPACE.COM People who purchased eclipse viewers for the Aug. 21, 2017, total solar eclipse don't need to throw them away; they can donate them to children for the next eclipse, or hold on to them... People who purchased eclipse viewers for the Aug. 21, 2017, total solar eclipse don't need to throw them away; they can donate them to children for the next eclipse, or hold on to them until 2024. 54 minutes

Self-powered paper-based 'SPEDs' may lead to new medical-diagnostic tools

PHYS.ORG VIDEO A new medical-diagnostic device made out of paper detects biomarkers and identifies diseases by performing electrochemical analyses - powered only by the user's touch - and reads out the color-coded... A new medical-diagnostic device made out of paper detects biomarkers and identifies diseases by performing electrochemical analyses - powered only by the user's touch - and reads out the color-coded test results, making it easy for non-experts to understand. 1 hour

Analysis of a 'Rusty' Lunar Rock Suggests the Moon’s Interior Is Dry

ASTRO WATCH The moon is likely very dry in its interior according to a new study from researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University... The moon is likely very dry in its interior according to a new study from researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego, published August 21, 2017 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of... 1 hour

Ancient River System Discovered in East Antarctica

SCI-NEWS.COM The newly-discovered river system was active as recently as 15,000 years ago beneath an area formerly covered by the East Antarctic ice... The newly-discovered river system was active as recently as 15,000 years ago beneath an area formerly covered by the East Antarctic ice sheet, according to new research published in the journal Nature Geoscience. Rice University postdoctoral researcher Lauren Simkins and... 2 hours

NGA Leaderboard compares agency’s needs with industry capabilities

SPACE NEWS The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is eager to compare its near-term needs with the capabilities of companies that obtain data from... The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is eager to compare its near-term needs with the capabilities of companies that obtain data from small satellites or have innovative ways of using space-based data to make sense of activity on the ground. SpaceNews.com 1 hour

Satellite photos reveal gigantic outburst floods

SCIENCE DAILY Researchers have studied satellite photographs of Lake Catalina, an ice-dammed lake in East Greenland -- and were truly amazed: Unnoticed by science as well as people living in the area, the lake has been the source... Researchers have studied satellite photographs of Lake Catalina, an ice-dammed lake in East Greenland -- and were truly amazed: Unnoticed by science as well as people living in the area, the lake has been the source of four major outburst... 1 hour

Like adults, children show bias in attributing mental states to others

SCIENCE DAILY Young children are more likely to attribute mental states to characters that belong to the same group as them relative to characters that belong to an... Young children are more likely to attribute mental states to characters that belong to the same group as them relative to characters that belong to an outside group, according to new findings. The study shows that 5- and 6-year-olds were... 42 minutes

Artificial intelligence predicts dementia before onset of symptoms

SCIENCE DAILY Imagine if doctors could determine, many years in advance, who is likely to develop dementia. Such prognostic capabilities would give patients and their families time to plan and manage treatment and care.... Imagine if doctors could determine, many years in advance, who is likely to develop dementia. Such prognostic capabilities would give patients and their families time to plan and manage treatment and care. Thanks to artificial intelligence research, this kind of... 1 hour

Using machine learning to improve patient care

SCIENCE DAILY Doctors are often deluged by signals from charts, test results, and other metrics to keep track of. It can be difficult to integrate and monitor all of these data for multiple patients while making... Doctors are often deluged by signals from charts, test results, and other metrics to keep track of. It can be difficult to integrate and monitor all of these data for multiple patients while making real-time treatment decisions, especially when data... 36 minutes

Take a Ride with Astronaut Mike Massimino to Science Channel's 'The Planets'

SPACE.COM Let former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino be your guide on a tour of the solar system, on the Science Channel's new show "The Planets." Let former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino be your guide on a tour of the solar system, on the Science Channel's new show "The Planets." 2 hours

Does a mother's pre-pregnancy weight determine her child's metabolism?

SCIENCE DAILY The link between a mother's body mass index (BMI) before pregnancy and the metabolic traits of her children is likely mediated by shared genetics and familial lifestyle rather than effects... The link between a mother's body mass index (BMI) before pregnancy and the metabolic traits of her children is likely mediated by shared genetics and familial lifestyle rather than effects on the fetus during gestation, according to new study. 42 minutes

Large asteroid to safely pass Earth on Sept. 1

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Facebook losing teens to Instagram-Snapchat: forecast

PHYS.ORG Facebook use in the US will slow as teens and young adults opt for smartphone image-sharing services Instagram and Snapchat, according to an eMarketer forecast released on Tuesday. Facebook use in the US will slow as teens and young adults opt for smartphone image-sharing services Instagram and Snapchat, according to an eMarketer forecast released on Tuesday. 32 minutes

On Ray Bradbury's Birthday, Revisit His Rejected Planetarium Script

LIVE SCIENCE Museum experts criticized Ray Bradbury's rejected planetarium script, written in 1981 for the National Air and Space Museum, for its unscientific and overly poetic language. Museum experts criticized Ray Bradbury's rejected planetarium script, written in 1981 for the National Air and Space Museum, for its unscientific and overly poetic language. 33 minutes

ABC NEWS Teens with close friendships experienced mental benefits short and long term. Teens with close friendships experienced mental benefits short and long term. 36 minutes

Evolutionary arms 'chase'

SCIENCE DAILY A new study analyzed multiple species of Inga, a genus of tropical trees that produces defensive chemicals, and their various insect herbivores. The researchers found that closely-related plants evolved very different defensive traits. Additionally, their analysis revealed that herbivores may... A new study analyzed multiple species of Inga, a genus of tropical trees that produces defensive chemicals, and their various insect herbivores. The researchers found that closely-related plants evolved very different defensive traits. Additionally, their analysis revealed that herbivores may... 40 minutes

New map of seismic hazards created

SCIENCE DAILY Builders of hydroelectric dams are required to perform seismic hazard studies before their designs are approved. Researchers are working on a new national map of seismic hazards for Brazil. In preparing the seismic hazard map, the... Builders of hydroelectric dams are required to perform seismic hazard studies before their designs are approved. Researchers are working on a new national map of seismic hazards for Brazil. In preparing the seismic hazard map, the researchers first conducted a... 40 minutes

Firing of neurons changes the cells that insulate them

SCIENCE DAILY Through their pattern of firing, neurons influence the behavior of the cells that upon maturation will provide insulation of neuronal axons, according to a new study. The findings suggest the... Through their pattern of firing, neurons influence the behavior of the cells that upon maturation will provide insulation of neuronal axons, according to a new study. The findings suggest the existence of a complex and nuanced interplay between neurons and... 42 minutes

Getting hold of quantum dot biosensors

SCIENCE DAILY Harnessing the nano-tractor-beam like abilities of optical tweezers, researchers have developed an all-silicon nanoantenna to trap individual quantum dots suspended in a microfluidic chamber. Harnessing the nano-tractor-beam like abilities of optical tweezers, researchers have developed an all-silicon nanoantenna to trap individual quantum dots suspended in a microfluidic chamber. 42 minutes

Suffering exam-result stress? Relieve the strain with one simple piece of advice

SCIENCE DAILY Adopting a ‘this too shall pass’ attitude and mentally projecting themselves into the future could help teenagers deal with stressful situations, suggests new research. Adopting a ‘this too shall pass’ attitude and mentally projecting themselves into the future could help teenagers deal with stressful situations, suggests new research. 42 minutes

Personifying places can boost travel intentions

SCIENCE DAILY People who see animals as people and assign human traits to non-human objects are more likely to travel to destinations that are presented as being human-like, according to research. A study has found that writing about... People who see animals as people and assign human traits to non-human objects are more likely to travel to destinations that are presented as being human-like, according to research. A study has found that writing about a destination as if... 1 hour

Saturn-lit Tethys

SCIENCE DAILY Cassini gazes across the icy rings of Saturn toward the icy moon Tethys, whose night side is illuminated by Saturnshine, or sunlight reflected by the planet. Cassini gazes across the icy rings of Saturn toward the icy moon Tethys, whose night side is illuminated by Saturnshine, or sunlight reflected by the planet. 1 hour

Oregon, Texas are latest states to put down markers on abortion coverage

NEWS MEDICAL Federal health insurance rules are a moving target, and it's unclear whether Republicans will take another run at replacing the Affordable Care Act. In... Federal health insurance rules are a moving target, and it's unclear whether Republicans will take another run at replacing the Affordable Care Act. In the meantime, some states are staking out strong positions on coverage of abortion, cementing their position... 1 hour

Call Her 'Eclipse': Baby Girl Born on Aug. 21 Gets a Fitting Name

SPACE.COM A couple decided to name their newborn daughter "Eclipse," after the celestial event that occurred on her birthday. A couple decided to name their newborn daughter "Eclipse," after the celestial event that occurred on her birthday. 2 hours

Brown dwarf weather forecasts improved

SCIENCE DAILY Dim objects called brown dwarfs, less massive than the Sun but more massive than Jupiter, have powerful winds and clouds -- specifically, hot patchy clouds made of iron droplets and silicate dust. Scientists recently realized these giant clouds... Dim objects called brown dwarfs, less massive than the Sun but more massive than Jupiter, have powerful winds and clouds -- specifically, hot patchy clouds made of iron droplets and silicate dust. Scientists recently realized these giant clouds can move... 1 hour

Mouse model of human immune system inadequate for stem cell studies

SCIENCE DAILY A type of mouse widely used to assess how the human immune system responds to transplanted stem cells does not reflect what is likely to occur... A type of mouse widely used to assess how the human immune system responds to transplanted stem cells does not reflect what is likely to occur in patients, according to a new study. 5 minutes

Tricking the eye to defeat shoulder surfing attacks

SCIENCE DAILY Researchers have developed the first application to combat 'shoulder-surfing' of PINS and passwords: a hybrid-image keyboard that appears one way to the close-up user and differently at a distance. The technology blends... Researchers have developed the first application to combat 'shoulder-surfing' of PINS and passwords: a hybrid-image keyboard that appears one way to the close-up user and differently at a distance. The technology blends one image of a keyboard configuration with high... 5 minutes

Eclipse Watchers' Plane Crashes on Return Trip

LIVE SCIENCE A small plane carrying four people who were returning from an eclipse-watching trip crashed just short of an airport in Northern California. A small plane carrying four people who were returning from an eclipse-watching trip crashed just short of an airport in Northern California. 1 hour

Does Talcum Powder Cause Ovarian Cancer?

LIVE SCIENCE Recent court cases have highlighted the possible link between using talcum powder for feminine hygiene, and an increased risk of ovarian cancer. But is the link real? Recent court cases have highlighted the possible link between using talcum powder for feminine hygiene, and an increased risk of ovarian cancer. But is the link real? 1 hour

High moral reasoning associated with increased activity in the human brain's reward system

SCIENCE DAILY Individuals who have a high level of moral reasoning show increased activity in the brain's frontostriatal reward system, both during periods of... Individuals who have a high level of moral reasoning show increased activity in the brain's frontostriatal reward system, both during periods of rest and while performing a sequential risk taking and decision making task according to a new study. 1 hour

Hospitals Could Do More For Survivors Of Opioid Overdoses, Study Suggests

NPR Researchers say hospitals are missing an opportunity to help people with opioid addiction get into treatment by not doing enough when they show up in emergency... Researchers say hospitals are missing an opportunity to help people with opioid addiction get into treatment by not doing enough when they show up in emergency rooms after an overdose. 3 hours

New approach makes lightest automotive metal more economic, useful

PHYS.ORG VIDEO Magnesium—the lightest of all structural metals—has a lot going for it in the quest to make ever lighter cars and trucks that go farther on a tank of fuel or... Magnesium—the lightest of all structural metals—has a lot going for it in the quest to make ever lighter cars and trucks that go farther on a tank of fuel or battery charge. 4 hours

Internet of Things startup Helios Wire raises $4 million for satellites

SPACE NEWS Helios Wire will use the money to pay for satellites to help customers track... Helios Wire will use the money to pay for satellites to help customers track and communicate with billions of devices worldwide. SpaceNews.com 4 hours

Oropouche virus could emerge and cause a public health problem

SCIENCE DAILY Brazil runs a serious risk of being afflicted by Oropouche, another virus that is widely distributed throughout South and Central America and the Caribbean. An arbovirus transmitted by... Brazil runs a serious risk of being afflicted by Oropouche, another virus that is widely distributed throughout South and Central America and the Caribbean. An arbovirus transmitted by a mosquito (like Zika and yellow fever), Oropouche causes acute fever and... 3 hours

Newest solar cells underperform in cloudy countries

PHYS.ORG To determine how efficient new solar cells convert sunlight into electricity, small sample cells are tested under ideal conditions. However, the reported efficiency is not very representative of the actual annual yield when the... To determine how efficient new solar cells convert sunlight into electricity, small sample cells are tested under ideal conditions. However, the reported efficiency is not very representative of the actual annual yield when the cells are placed onto a rooftop... 4 hours

Common antiseptic ingredients de-energize cells and impair hormone response

SCIENCE DAILY Quaternary ammonium compounds, or 'quats,' used as antimicrobial agents in common household products inhibit mitochondria, the powerhouses of the cell, as well as estrogenic functions in cells, a new in... Quaternary ammonium compounds, or 'quats,' used as antimicrobial agents in common household products inhibit mitochondria, the powerhouses of the cell, as well as estrogenic functions in cells, a new in vitro study indicates. Quats are used as antiseptics in toothpastes,... 2 hours

Designing custom robots in a matter of minutes

SCIENCE DAILY Researchers have created a system called 'Interactive Robogami' that lets you design a robot in minutes, and then 3-D-print and assemble it in as little as four hours. Researchers have created a system called 'Interactive Robogami' that lets you design a robot in minutes, and then 3-D-print and assemble it in as little as four hours. 4 hours

Can 'reading' leaves lead to more drought-tolerant crops?

SCIENCE DAILY A new study was based on observations that the more successful crops in areas typically affected by drought are usually protected by a thicker layer of leaf wax than other plants. A new study was based on observations that the more successful crops in areas typically affected by drought are usually protected by a thicker layer of leaf wax than other plants. 2 hours

Romania: Protest slams decree on jobs for disabled people

ABC NEWS People with disabilities _ some in wheelchairs, others with crutches _ have protested outside Romania's labor ministry against a measure they say could leave them jobless People with disabilities _ some in wheelchairs, others with crutches _ have protested outside Romania's labor ministry against a measure they say could leave them jobless 2 hours

Infection model developed for tickborne flaviviruses

SCIENCE DAILY Scientists have filled a research gap by developing a laboratory model to study ticks that transmit flaviviruses, such as Powassan virus. Powassan virus was implicated in the death of a New York man earlier this year.... Scientists have filled a research gap by developing a laboratory model to study ticks that transmit flaviviruses, such as Powassan virus. Powassan virus was implicated in the death of a New York man earlier this year. The unusual model involves... 2 hours

The environment can become a noninvasive therapeutic approach to bolster white matter health

SCIENCE DAILY Those parents you overhear transforming trips to the grocery store into sensory adventures -- telling babies too young to babble that broccoli... Those parents you overhear transforming trips to the grocery store into sensory adventures -- telling babies too young to babble that broccoli is GREEN, radishes are RED and tangerines are ORANGE -- are onto something. Being exposed to a complex... 2 hours

Fish stress hormones linked to whether they take the bait

SCIENCE DAILY Take a fish out of water and its stress hormones will go up. Adrenaline and noradrenaline, the 'fight or flight' hormones, peak first, followed more gradually by cortisol.... Take a fish out of water and its stress hormones will go up. Adrenaline and noradrenaline, the 'fight or flight' hormones, peak first, followed more gradually by cortisol. A new study finds that largemouth bass whose cortisol levels rise most... 2 hours

Opioid crisis in Staten Island affects all races, ages, and socioeconomic backgrounds

SCIENCE DAILY Contrary to media reports, the opioid epidemic on New York's Staten Island is not confined to affluent young white residents, and affects all neighborhoods,... Contrary to media reports, the opioid epidemic on New York's Staten Island is not confined to affluent young white residents, and affects all neighborhoods, races, ages, and socioeconomic backgrounds. 2 hours

Microreactor made to study formation of methane hydrate

SCIENCE DAILY Researchers are using a novel means of studying how methane and water form methane hydrate that allows them to examine discrete steps in the process faster and more efficiently. Researchers are using a novel means of studying how methane and water form methane hydrate that allows them to examine discrete steps in the process faster and more efficiently. 3 hours

No microbes? No problem for caterpillars

SCIENCE DAILY Caterpillars have far less bacteria and fungi inhabiting their gut than other animals and the microbes that inside them seem to lack any identifiable role, aside from occasionally causing disease. Caterpillars have far less bacteria and fungi inhabiting their gut than other animals and the microbes that inside them seem to lack any identifiable role, aside from occasionally causing disease. 3 hours

ShAPEing the future of magnesium car parts

SCIENCE DAILY A new process should make it more feasible for the auto industry to incorporate very lightweight magnesium alloys into structural components. The method has the potential to reduce cost by eliminating the need for... A new process should make it more feasible for the auto industry to incorporate very lightweight magnesium alloys into structural components. The method has the potential to reduce cost by eliminating the need for rare-earth elements, while simultaneously improving the... 3 hours

Watch Live @ 12:45pm ET: Astronaut Candidates Talk to Space Station Crew

SPACE.COM The 12 new NASA astronaut candidates will talk with members of the Expedition 52 crew on the International Space Station today at 12:45 p.m.... The 12 new NASA astronaut candidates will talk with members of the Expedition 52 crew on the International Space Station today at 12:45 p.m. EDT (1645 GMT), and then they'll take questions from the press at Johnson Space Center in... 5 hours

Cliff Divers Plunge into Oregon Water Tank During Total Solar Eclipse

SPACE.COM A group of cliff divers created their own celestial spectacle today (Aug. 21) in McMinnville, Oregon, by diving into a tank of water in the darkness... A group of cliff divers created their own celestial spectacle today (Aug. 21) in McMinnville, Oregon, by diving into a tank of water in the darkness of the total solar eclipse. 5 hours

Vitamin C regulates stem cell function, curbs leukemia development, scientists discover

SCIENCE DAILY Not much is known about stem cell metabolism, but a new study from the Children's Medical Center Research Institute at UT Southwestern has found that stem... Not much is known about stem cell metabolism, but a new study from the Children's Medical Center Research Institute at UT Southwestern has found that stem cells take up unusually high levels of vitamin C, which then regulates their function... 2 hours

Rare resistance mutation reduces treatment choices for urinary tract infections

SCIENCE DAILY Nearly 20 percent of women aged 15-29 are diagnosed with a urinary tract infection (UTI). Now, investigators have uncovered a rare mutation that renders a UTI-causing pathogen resistant... Nearly 20 percent of women aged 15-29 are diagnosed with a urinary tract infection (UTI). Now, investigators have uncovered a rare mutation that renders a UTI-causing pathogen resistant to levofloxacin, a quinolone antibiotic used to treat UTIs. 2 hours

Newborn brain can distinguish between different kinds of caresses

NEWS MEDICAL The ability to distinguish between different kinds of caresses on the skin already exists at a very early age. This is evident from a study by the Sahlgrenska Academy, in... The ability to distinguish between different kinds of caresses on the skin already exists at a very early age. This is evident from a study by the Sahlgrenska Academy, in which the blood supply in brains of infants 6 to... 2 hours

New high-throughput technique accelerates chemical screening to prioritize toxicity testing

NEWS MEDICAL Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a high-throughput technique that can determine if a chemical has the potential to activate key genes in seconds rather than... Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a high-throughput technique that can determine if a chemical has the potential to activate key genes in seconds rather than the typical 24 hours or more. 2 hours

Study provides insights into how social touch affects people with ASD

NEWS MEDICAL People with strong signs of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) show neural signs of anxiety when they see social touch and report unpleasant feelings about social touch... People with strong signs of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) show neural signs of anxiety when they see social touch and report unpleasant feelings about social touch by comparison to people with weak signs of ASD. 2 hours

Childhood cancer survivors experience financial burden due to high out-of-pocket health care costs

NEWS MEDICAL Adult survivors of childhood cancer face an increased likelihood of financial difficulties related to out-of-pocket costs for their health care, compared with... Adult survivors of childhood cancer face an increased likelihood of financial difficulties related to out-of-pocket costs for their health care, compared with adults not affected by childhood cancer. 2 hours

What the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse Looked Like from 40,000 Feet Up (Photos)

SPACE.COM For the second time in 18 months, Alaska Airlines maneuvered a B737-900 aircraft into the path of a total solar eclipse and... For the second time in 18 months, Alaska Airlines maneuvered a B737-900 aircraft into the path of a total solar eclipse and thrilled some 100 enthusiastic eclipse watchers and reporters from around the world. 2 hours

It goes to 11: Florida lab sets new magnet strength record

PHYS.ORG Florida's National High Magnetic Field Laboratory is reclaiming its status as home to the world strongest magnet. Florida's National High Magnetic Field Laboratory is reclaiming its status as home to the world strongest magnet. 2 hours

Speeding up chemical screening to prioritize toxicity testing

SCIENCE DAILY Researchers have developed a high-throughput technique that can determine if a chemical has the potential to activate key genes in seconds rather than the typical 24 hours or more. The technique can... Researchers have developed a high-throughput technique that can determine if a chemical has the potential to activate key genes in seconds rather than the typical 24 hours or more. The technique can be used to prioritize chemicals for in-depth testing... 3 hours

How humans and their gut microbes may respond to plant hormones

SCIENCE DAILY A bowl of salad contains more than vitamins and minerals. Plant matter also includes remnants of the hormones plants produce to control how they grow, age,... A bowl of salad contains more than vitamins and minerals. Plant matter also includes remnants of the hormones plants produce to control how they grow, age, and manage water intake. Recently, scientists have reported that our gut microbes and cells... 3 hours

These chip-sized spacecraft are the smallest space probes yet

SCIENCE-NEWS Space initiative dubbed Breakthrough Starshot sent the smallest spacecraft yet into orbit around Earth. Space initiative dubbed Breakthrough Starshot sent the smallest spacecraft yet into orbit around Earth. 3 hours

New antennas are up to a hundredth the size of today’s devices

SCIENCE-NEWS A new type of antenna could be used in tiny electronics for wearable tech, injectable medical devices and more. A new type of antenna could be used in tiny electronics for wearable tech, injectable medical devices and more. 3 hours

Medical News Today: Microcytic anemia: Symptoms, types, and treatment

MNT What is microcytic anemia and what are the symptoms of microcytic anemia? Learn about the causes, treatment and how to prevent anemia in babies. What is microcytic anemia and what are the symptoms of microcytic anemia? Learn about the causes, treatment and how to prevent anemia in babies. 3 hours

Medical News Today: Gut bacteria influence the brain indirectly, study shows

MNT A new study shows that some gut bacteria influence the brain through blood cortisol. This might have implications for ASD, but further studies are needed. A new study shows that some gut bacteria influence the brain through blood cortisol. This might have implications for ASD, but further studies are needed. 3 hours

Leaping Lizards! Live Gecko Found Inside a Man's Ear

LIVE SCIENCE Talk about an earache: When a man in China went to the hospital because of severe ear pain, doctors found a live gecko curled up in his ear canal, according... Talk about an earache: When a man in China went to the hospital because of severe ear pain, doctors found a live gecko curled up in his ear canal, according to news reports. 3 hours

Solar Eclipse Is Backdrop for Breathtaking Dives (Photos)

LIVE SCIENCE Cliff divers took to a platform above a water tank yesterday (Aug. 21) in Oregon for a stunning photo shoot during the solar eclipse. Cliff divers took to a platform above a water tank yesterday (Aug. 21) in Oregon for a stunning photo shoot during the solar eclipse. 3 hours

Gut bacteria influence the brain indirectly, study shows

MNT A new study shows that some gut bacteria influence the brain through blood cortisol. This might have implications for ASD, but further studies are needed. A new study shows that some gut bacteria influence the brain through blood cortisol. This might have implications for ASD, but further studies are needed. 3 hours

The moving Martian bow shock

SCIENCE DAILY Physicists throw new light on the interaction between the planet Mars and supersonic particles in the solar wind. Physicists throw new light on the interaction between the planet Mars and supersonic particles in the solar wind. 3 hours

Total Solar Eclipse Leaves Southern Illinois College Town in Awe

LIVE SCIENCE Pesky clouds threatened to spoil the view for tens of thousands of people who journeyed from near and far to this southern Illinois college town to witness the... Pesky clouds threatened to spoil the view for tens of thousands of people who journeyed from near and far to this southern Illinois college town to witness the Great American Solar Eclipse. 4 hours

Birth control research is moving beyond the pill

SCIENCE-NEWS After decades of research, reproductive biologists are on the verge of developing new birth control options that stop sperm from maturing or save a woman's eggs for later. After decades of research, reproductive biologists are on the verge of developing new birth control options that stop sperm from maturing or save a woman's eggs for later. 4 hours

Researchers devise microreactor to study formation of methane hydrate

PHYS.ORG Researchers at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering are using a novel means of studying how methane and water form methane hydrate that allows them to examine discrete steps in... Researchers at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering are using a novel means of studying how methane and water form methane hydrate that allows them to examine discrete steps in the process faster and more efficiently. 4 hours

Afternoon slump explained by brain's 'reward center'

MNT A neuroscientific study suggests that the brain's reward-processing hub, controlled by our body clock, drives us into an energy slump around 2 p.m. A neuroscientific study suggests that the brain's reward-processing hub, controlled by our body clock, drives us into an energy slump around 2 p.m. 4 hours

Ancient Earth’s hot interior created 'graveyard' of continental slabs

SCIENCE DAILY Plate tectonics has shaped the Earth's surface for billions of years: Continents and oceanic crust have pushed and pulled on each other, continually rearranging the planet's façade. As two massive... Plate tectonics has shaped the Earth's surface for billions of years: Continents and oceanic crust have pushed and pulled on each other, continually rearranging the planet's façade. As two massive plates collide, one can give way and slide under the... 4 hours