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Eye on Science, Features, News and Features

Scientists tickle rats to examine happiness production

By Elinor Higgins

Scientists recently discovered that rats have their own equivalent of laughter, which is inaudible to humans but still released when…

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Scientists impede spread of viruses with bacteria-infected mosquitoes

By Elinor Higgins

Scientists are developing new ways to treat viruses like Zika with the use of innovative technologies. In a new research…

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Immunotherapy utilizes the body’s resources to combat cancer

By Elinor Higgins

In the past several years, scientists and doctors have been exploring ways to treat cancer with immunotherapy, a treatment plan…

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Progress on Zika vaccine inches forward while funding stalls

By Elinor Higgins

The Zika virus continues to dominate the news cycle as new information emerges about its effects, its transmission and attempt…

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Scientists conjecture the true cause of dinosaur extinction

By Elinor Higgins

Scientists discovered that what killed the dinosaurs was a combination of gradual die-off and an asteroid hitting Earth. The picture…

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Bacteria present a solution for reducing plastic pollution

By Elinor Higgins

Scientists have found that bacteria might be the key to degrading plastics which would otherwise sit in landfills or the…

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Desensitization allows compatibility for any kidney donor

By Elinor Higgins

An experimental procedure in the medical field may allow anybody to receive a kidney transplant from any other person. Usually,…

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The universe “waves hello”: Gravitational waves disrupt the fabric of the universe

By Elinor Higgins

On Sep. 14, 2015 at 5:51 a.m. scientists made a ground-breaking discovery when they detected gravitational waves created by the…

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Scientists construct an embryo derived from three parents

By Elinor Higgins

Scientists in Britain are waiting for consent from government officials to carry out a procedure that will allow a baby…

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Theory of relativity celebrates centennial anniversary

By Elinor Higgins

This month marks the 100th anniversary of Albert Einstein’s presentation of his general theory of relativity. The formulation of the theory began…

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