Health News
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How to Banish That New Year's Eve Hangover
December 28, 2012
From B vitamins to hot peppers—suggestions abound for how to banish that New Year's Eve hangover.
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How to Live to a Ripe Old Age
December 27, 2012
<strong>National Geographic Fellow Dan Buettner offers tips on the art of living long and well.</strong>
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Celiac Disease Can Make Holiday Treats a Pain
December 21, 2012
Baked treats are a big part of the holiday season. But the rise in cases of celiac disease mean many people have to forgo some culinary traditions.
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Detecting Rabid Bats Before They Bite
December 19, 2012
Infected bats have lower facial temperatures than uninfected colony-mates.
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Global Checkup: Most People Living Longer, But Sicker
December 13, 2012
The most comprehensive study to date of global health reveals that we're living longer, but coping with more disease as adults.
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Caterpillar Fungus Has Anti-Inflammatory Properties
November 28, 2012
A new study reveals details of how fungus-infected caterpillars reduce swelling.
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Apes Have Midlife Crises, Too—And It May Help Them
November 19, 2012
Middle age ruts may motivate apes and people to better their lives, a new study says.
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Crawling Bio-Robot Runs on Rat Heart Cells
November 19, 2012
Powered by rat heart cells, new machine could someday attack diseases inside the human body, scientists say.
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What Lives in Your Belly Button? Study Finds "Rain Forest" of Species
November 14, 2012
A "rain forest" of species thrive in our navels, a new study finds. Don't be alarmed, though—says one researcher, "It's quite beautiful."
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Ancient Roman Giant Found—Oldest Complete Skeleton With Gigantism
November 9, 2012
It's no tall tale—the first complete ancient skeleton of a person with gigantism has been discovered near Rome, a new study says.
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Math Can Be Truly Painful, Brain Study Shows
November 8, 2012
Think math's a pain? A new study has your number: Anticipation of arithmetic, researchers say, can activate pain centers in the brain.
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How Superstorm Sandy's Floods Can Make You Sick
October 30, 2012
As New York City grapples with Hurricane Katrina-like flooding, residents may be at risk of infections from stagnant water, experts say.
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What Makes Us Human? Cooking, Study Says
October 26, 2012
A surge in human brain size about 1.8 million years ago is linked to the innovation of cooking, a new study says.
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Guess Who's Eating Dirt: Surprising Number of Men Found Practicing Pica
October 19, 2012
Usually associated with pregnancy, the eating of nonfoods like soil and chalk seems to be surprisingly common among men in Madagascar.
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"Seventy-two Is the New 30": Why Are We Living So Much Longer?
October 16, 2012
A 72-year-old today faces the same chances of dying as a 30-year-old in preindustrial times, a new study says. Evolution at work?
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Turtles Urinate via Their Mouths—A First
October 12, 2012
A species of soft-shelled turtle in China pees through its mouth—the first evidence of an animal doing so.
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Slime Has Memory but No Brain
October 8, 2012
Slime molds have evolved a way of remembering where they've been. Quips one scientist: "I, for one, welcome our new gelatinous overlords."
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Do Animals Get Depressed?
October 4, 2012
Rodents, primates, and even fish that lack interest in their environment could be sad—but scientists can't say for sure, a new study says.
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Could Black Mamba Snake Venom Replace Morphine?
October 3, 2012
A painkiller made from the venom of Africa's black mamba would be as strong as morphine but without the risks of other drugs, a new study says.
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Sperm Tracked in 3-D—A First
September 18, 2012
For the first time, scientists have successfully plotted the paths of sperm in 3-D, revealing corkscrew-like trajectories and "hyperactive" swimmers.
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Men and Women Really Do See Things Differently
September 7, 2012
The grass is almost always greener to women, for starters, a new study says—and such differences could have roots deep in human evolution.
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Virus That Twists Snakes Into Knots Revealed
August 22, 2012
A new study has found the cause of a mysterious disease that makes snakes tie themselves in knots and waste away.
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How Your Brain Cleans Itself—Mystery Solved?
August 16, 2012
Talk about brainwashing—a newfound plumbing system helps our brain empty its waste, a new study says.
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Why Do We Sneeze?
August 14, 2012
Sure, they blast out germs and other unwanted intruders, but sneezes have another, just discovered purpose, a new study says.
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Ebola in Uganda: Why Can't We Cure It? Where Does It Hide?
July 31, 2012
A recent outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in Uganda highlights the many unknowns of the highly contagious fever.
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Caffeinated Seas Found off U.S. Pacific Northwest
July 30, 2012
The Pacific Northwest's coffee culture may not stop at the shoreline, thanks to caffeinated human waste streaming off the coast.
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Mystery Solved: Why We Sunburn
July 11, 2012
For the first time, science has illuminated why our skin reddens and stings when we get too much sunshine, a new study says.
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"Easter Island Drug," Bee Nursing Hold Antiaging Secrets?
July 10, 2012
Nursing makes old bees "intelligent again," while an "Easter Island drug" helps mice live longer—and better. Could humans be next?
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Secrets of Natural Cocaine Production Revealed
June 11, 2012
A crucial step in the process coca plants use to build the cocaine molecule has been found, possibly paving the way to new, nonaddictive pain drugs, a study says.
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Americans' Heads Getting Bigger
June 6, 2012
Since 1825 white Americans' skulls have grown enough to potentially accommodate a tennis ball's worth of additional brain, experts say.
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Men's Offices Have More Bacteria, Study Finds
June 1, 2012
Your work space might harbor about as many bacteria species as a bathroom, a new study suggests—and they come mainly from your own body.
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Paralyzed Rats Walk Again, Thanks to Electricity, Chemicals—And Chocolate
May 31, 2012
With help from electricity, chemicals, and chocolate, the rats' severely injured spinal cords recovered—a first that might help humans.
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Can Sugar Make You Stupid? "High Concern" in Wake of Rat Study
May 22, 2012
Bingeing on fructose stunted memory and learning in rats, prompting "high concern" over unhealthy humans.
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Runner's High Hardwired in People—And Dogs
May 10, 2012
The pleasurable sensation known as "runner's high" may have motivated human and canine ancestors to build endurance, a new study says.
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Fish Glow Green After Genetic Engineering
April 22, 2012
A genetically engineered fish that glows green from the inside out is helping illuminate what pollutants do inside the body.
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Synthetic DNA Created, Evolves on Its Own
April 19, 2012
"XNA" may help answer basic questions of biology, study says.
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Drug-Resistant Bacteria Found in 4-Million-Year-Old Cave
April 11, 2012
Deep in an ancient New Mexico cave, scientists have discovered nearly a hundred types of bacteria that can fight modern antibiotics.
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Women Can Make New Eggs After All, Stem-Cell Study Hints
February 29, 2012
Women may make new eggs throughout their reproductive years, suggests a new stem-cell study that challenges a long-held biological tenet.
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Extreme Scientific Imaging: Best of 2011 Named
February 22, 2012
An underwater city in 3-D and the sharpest picture of an atom yet are among winners of the 2011 Australian Extreme Imaging competition.
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Old Mice Made "Young"—May Lead to Anti-Aging Treatments
January 6, 2012
Aging mice injected with stem cells lived three times as long, according to findings one scientist found initially unbelievable.
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Deep-Voiced Men Have Lower Sperm Counts, Study Says
January 5, 2012
The deep timbre of a male voice may sound attractive, but low-voiced men actually tend to have lower sperm counts, a new study says.
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Hybrid Silkworms Spin Spider Silk—A First
January 3, 2012
Strong hybrid silk may someday be used to make parachutes and artificial limbs, a new study says.
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"Contagious" Yawning Occurs More Among Loved Ones
December 13, 2011
People yawn more in response to other yawns when they're around those they care about most, a new study shows.
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People Can Hallucinate Color at Will
December 7, 2011
People can hallucinate color just with the power of suggestion, a finding that may help those fearful of hypnosis therapy, a new study says.
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Massive Population Drop Found for Native Americans, DNA Shows
December 5, 2011
Indigenous populations quickly dropped by roughly half following European contact about 500 years ago, a new DNA study says.
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Why Do We Dream? To Ease Painful Memories, Study Hints
November 29, 2011
Dreaming may act like a type of overnight therapy, taking the edge off painful memories, a new study says.
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Sex With Humans Made Neanderthals Extinct?
November 25, 2011
Fleeing advancing ice, Neanderthals increasingly encountered modern humans—and interbred to the point of extinction, a new study suggests.
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Why Does Evolution Allow Some People to Taste Words?
November 23, 2011
The neural tangling known as synesthesia may have survived evolution because it offers benefits in creative thinking, a new study hints.
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Why Do We Yawn? It May Keep Us From Getting Hot-Headed
November 15, 2011
It may not be because you're tired—yawning may activate a sinus "pump" that ventilates your brain, a new study suggests.
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Spawn of Medieval "Black Death" Bug Still Roam the Earth
October 12, 2011
Modern plague bacteria are still basically the same as the bug that caused the Black Death in medieval Europe, a new DNA study shows.
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Tar Shrank Heads of Prehistoric Californians Over Time?
October 6, 2011
A health decline in prehistoric California Indians may be linked to a tar that they used as "superglue" and chewing gum, experts say.
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Secrets of Smell: Different Nose Parts for Stinky, Sweet
October 3, 2011
Receptors in human noses are grouped to help the brain discern good smells from bad ones, an "exciting, disturbing" study suggests.
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Sharks' Virus Killer Could Cure Humans, Study Suggests
September 19, 2011
Sharks carry a "remarkable" substance that stops viruses—a discovery that may lead to new antivirals for humans, a new study says.
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Evolution of Narcissism: Why We're Overconfident, and Why It Works
September 14, 2011
Believing you're better than you are may help you succeed, a new study says.
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Why Most Men's Ring Fingers Are So Long
September 7, 2011
Linked to aggression, musical ability, and sexual orientation, ring finger length is dictated by hormones in the womb, a new study says.
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See-Through Mouse Brains Created; May Aid Medical Scans
September 2, 2011
A new chemical may soon allow scientists to see exactly what's on your mind—because the substance turns brain tissue totally transparent.
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Pictures We Love: Best of August
September 1, 2011
See National Geographic photo editors' favorite news pictures of the month—an invisible man, sardine "storm," Swiss daredevil, and more.
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New Drug Cures Multiple Viruses in Human Cells
August 22, 2011
A new drug that works with the body's natural defenses can kill off many kinds of viruses, including the common cold.
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Mutated DNA Causes No-Fingerprint Disease
August 9, 2011
A genetic mutation causes a very rare few to be born without fingerprints, a new study says.
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Could Seawater Solve the Freshwater Crisis?
August 5, 2011
To make much needed fresh water, just de-salt saltwater? Experts weigh in on what needs to be done to make it as easy as it sounds
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Drug Could Make Aging Brains More Youthful?
July 28, 2011
You can't teach an old brain new tricks—but you can restore its ability to remember old ones, a new monkey study suggests.
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Cocaine Addiction Uses Same Brain Paths as Salt Cravings
July 19, 2011
Drugs such as heroin and cocaine may owe some of their addictive powers to an ancient instinct—our appetite for salt.
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Sleep Preferences Predict Baseball Success, Study Says
June 15, 2011
What times major league baseball players hit the hay can predict when they'll hit it out of the park, new research shows.
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Pictures: Nat Geo Picks of the Week
June 10, 2011
See National Geographic photo editors' favorite news pictures of the week, including a cross-eyed opossum, an epic ashfall, and more.
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Millions Fewer Girls Born Due to Nuclear Radiation?
June 2, 2011
Due to nuclear tests and disasters, millions fewer females may have been born than would otherwise be expected, a new study suggests.
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Superhuman Hearing Possible, Experiments Suggest
May 16, 2011
Vibrating the ear bones could create shortcuts for sounds to enter the brain, thus boosting hearing, according to new research.
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Your Heart Can Sync With a Loved One's
May 5, 2011
Watching those close to your heart perform in stressful situations can harmonize both of your heart rates, a new study says.
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Wild Pig Explosion May Spread Disease to Humans
May 2, 2011
An explosion of feral pigs in the U.S. could be exposing people to dangerous parasites, a new study says.
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Women Can Sniff Out Men Without Knowing—And Vice Versa
May 2, 2011
Sniffing sexual chemicals can trick people into thinking an ambiguous human figure is male or female, a new study says.
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Is Your Brain Sleeping While You're Awake?
April 27, 2011
If you're sleep-deprived, key parts of your brain may be dozing even when you're awake, according to a new study of rats.
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A Year After the Spill, "Unusual" Rise in Health Problems
April 20, 2011
Health issues that continue to plague Gulf Coast communities may be connected to the Gulf oil spill, experts say.
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Egypt Mummy Pictures: Scans Show Ancient Heart Disease
April 15, 2011
Recent scans of 52 mummies revealed at least half the dead had clogged arteries—including a princess with the oldest known heart disease.
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Egyptian Princess Mummy Had Oldest Known Heart Disease
April 15, 2011
A "petite" Egyptian royal who would have needed double bypass surgery may offer new clues to the causes of clogged arteries, experts say.
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Rejection Really Hurts, Brain Scans Show
March 28, 2011
Maybe words can hurt you as much as sticks and stones: Romantic rejection, at least, causes physical pain, a new brain study says.
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Is Japan Reactor Crew Exposed to Fatal Radiation?
March 17, 2011
What kind of radiation are workers at Japan's stricken nuclear power plant—and everyday people—facing? What exactly is radiation sickness?
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To Stave Off Alzheimer's, Learn a Language?
February 18, 2011
Talk about the power of words—speaking at least two languages may slow dementia in the aging brain, new research shows.
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Valentine's Day Facts: Gifts, History, and Love Science
February 14, 2011
Where did Valentine's Day come from? (Think naked Romans, paganism, and whips.) What does it cost? And why do we fall for it, year after year?
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Trust Your Gut—If You're Aware of Your Heartbeat
January 10, 2011
People who could accurately count their own heartbeats subconsciously caught on faster to a rigged card game, according to a new study.
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Women's Tears Reduce Sex Drive in Men, Study Hints
January 6, 2011
Read it, but try not to weep, ladies—your tears may lower your man's sex drive, according to a new study.
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Stop Food Cravings Through Imaginary Eating?
December 8, 2010
Fighting an M&M's craving this holiday season? You can let that milk chocolate melt in your mind—not in your mouth, a new study suggests.
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Sleep Cherry-picks Memories, Boosts Cleverness
December 1, 2010
The sleeping brain "calculates" what memories to remember and forget, allowing for sharper thinking, new research suggests.
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X-Rays on Google: Surprising Ways the Rays Are Used Today
November 8, 2010
Feted with a Google doodle on its 115th anniversary, x-ray tech is now used in lasers, astronomy, microscopes, and more.
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Early Cities Spurred Evolution of Immune System?
November 8, 2010
"Amazing" DNA results show benefits of hailing from areas of ancient urbanization, researchers say.
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Daylight Savings Time 2010: Why and When It Ends
November 5, 2010
Why do we fall back? Should daylight savings be abolished? Get the facts—and a few controversial takes on turning back the clock.
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Electric Jolt to Brain Boosts Math Skills
November 4, 2010
Stimulating the brain with a nonpainful electrical current can jump-start peoples' math skills, scientists say.
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Women Prefer Men With Yellow, Red Faces
November 3, 2010
Men, take note: A healthy glow is more attractive to women than a strong, masculine face, a new study says.
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Pompeiians Flash-Heated to Death—"No Time to Suffocate"
November 2, 2010
Ash may not have killed most of Vesuvius's victims after all. "There was no time to suffocate," says the lead scientist of a recent study.
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"Zombie Virus" Possible via Rabies-Flu Hybrid?
October 27, 2010
People can't rise from the dead, but certain viruses can induce aggressive, zombie-like behavior, according to a new documentary.
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Scientists Sniff-Test Gulf Seafood
October 14, 2010
In the wake of the BP oil spill, scientists are literally following their noses to determine whether Gulf of Mexico seafood is dangerous. Video.
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Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded for In Vitro Fertilization
October 4, 2010
Millions of infertile couples who conceived via in vitro fertilization can thank fertility expert Robert G. Edwards, who received a Nobel Prize today for his work.
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Whale Snot, Cursing Away Pain Among 2010 Ig Nobels
October 1, 2010
Profanity to treat pain and whale-snot-collecting helicopters are just a few of the unusual scientific achievements awarded Ig Nobels on Thursday.
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Smarter Teams Are More Sensitive, Have More Women?
September 30, 2010
Individual smarts don't matter as much as being sensitive to others when making group-based decisions, a new study finds.
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Implanted Fuel Cell Powered by Rat's Body Fluids
September 14, 2010
The tiny device made power from blood sugar while inside a living rat, and the animal suffered no side effects, researchers say.
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Males Who Bulk Up as Babies Reach Puberty Quicker
September 13, 2010
Males who gain weight fast as babies reach puberty quicker, have sex earlier, and end up taller and more muscular, a new study says.
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Cockroach Brains May Hold New Antibiotics?
September 9, 2010
Cockroaches and locusts produce natural antibiotics that can kill bacteria such as MRSA and toxic strains of E. coli, new research shows.
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Insomnia Increases Risk of Early Death for Men?
September 1, 2010
Chronic male insomniacs may have a higher risk of early death than "normal" male sleepers, a new study says.
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Migraine Risk Linked to Gene
August 30, 2010
A genetic variant has been linked to higher risk for chronic migraines, according to a new study of European patients.
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Your Hair Reveals Whether You're a Morning Person
August 23, 2010
Early bird or late riser? The mysteries of your body clock may be unlocked by the hairs on your head, a new study says.
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Evolution Surprise: Bacteria Have "Noses," Can Smell
August 18, 2010
The single-celled organisms can detect the aroma of ammonia, says a new study that suggests the sense of smell evolved earlier than thought.
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Dreams Make You Smarter, More Creative, Studies Suggest
August 13, 2010
REM sleep boosts memory, creativity, and more, experts announce.
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Nano "Wiretap" Spies on Cells
August 12, 2010
Transistors smaller than a virus can enter cells harmlessly and "listen in" on crucial body functions, a new study says.
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Secrets of Sleeping Soundly Uncovered
August 9, 2010
Sleep like a log? You can thank your spindles, rapidfire brain waves that act as blockades against noise during sleep, a new study says.
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Much Gulf Oil Remains, Deeply Hidden and Under Beaches
August 5, 2010
The "vast majority" of spilled oil is gone, officials say. But some experts doubt the estimates and say much crude remains, out of sight.
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Sniff-Controlled Keyboards, Wheelchairs Invented
July 27, 2010
A new sniff-driven controller is helping paralyzed people get moving again—and allowed a "locked in" patient to write letters, a new study says.
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Prozac Pollution Making Shrimp Reckless
July 16, 2010
Shrimp exposed to traces of Prozac swim in brighter areas, making them more vulnerable to predators, a new study says.
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Human Sperm Gene Traced to Dawn of Animal Evolution
July 16, 2010
The gene responsible for sperm in all sexual creatures dates to the beginning of animal evolution—and may be a key to the elusive male birth control pill, a new study says.
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Longevity Genes Found; Predict Chances of Reaching 100
July 1, 2010
Can you live to be a hundred? Specific sections of your genes might provide the answer, a new study says.
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First Working Replacement Lung Created in Lab
June 24, 2010
Biomedical breakthrough in rats may lead to replacement lungs for humans in 20 years, if a suitable source of stem cells can be found.
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Swine Flu Virus Hiding Out in Pigs, May Reemerge
June 17, 2010
Swine flu, or H1N1, has been hiding out in pigs for more than a year, getting a genetic makeover, scientists have discovered.
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Brain Cells in a Dish Keep Time
June 16, 2010
Networks of brain cells in the laboratory can be trained to track time—suggesting we're not ruled by one master clock, a new study says.
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Ebola Cured in Monkeys—Hope for Humans?
June 9, 2010
A new drug successfully wiped out the deadly virus in monkeys, possibly bringing humans a step closer to a cure, scientists say.
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Snails on Meth Have Sharper Memories
June 3, 2010
When high on crystal meth, snails learn and retain memories better—possibly giving clues into how humans get hooked on the drug, a new study says.
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Blue Light Smells Like Bananas to Gene-Altered Flies
June 1, 2010
Fruit fly larvae with algae proteins in their "noses" will mistake blue light for the scent of mushy bananas, researchers have found.
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Toxic New Algae Species Discovered
May 24, 2010
A new species of microalgae can cause slow-growing but serious lesions in infected people, a new study says.
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Mutant Mosquitoes Not Repelled by DEET
May 10, 2010
The popular bug-repelling chemical DEET has lost its power against some disease-carrying mosquitoes, a new study says.
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Hand Washing Wipes Away Regrets?
May 6, 2010
The simple act of washing your hands seems to get rid of the need to justify a tough choice, researchers say.
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Human Bodies Make Their Own Morphine
April 26, 2010
Tiny amounts of the "incredible painkiller" get made naturally in mice and people, possibly as a defense mechanism, a new study says.
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New, Deadly Cryptococcus Gattii Fungus Found in U.S.
April 22, 2010
The new, hypervirulent fungus strain has already killed six and is spreading in the U.S. Pacific Northwest, a new study says.
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Sperm Recognize "Brothers," Team Up for Speed
April 21, 2010
In promiscuous mouse species, sperm from the same male team up like Tour de France racers to give themselves an edge in the dash for the egg, a new study finds.
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Near-Death Experiences Explained?
April 8, 2010
Bright lights and angels seen at the brink of death are the products of too much carbon dioxide in the blood, a new study suggests.
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Japanese Guts Are Adapted to Sushi
April 8, 2010
Genes from a microbe that snacks on seaweed exist in Japanese—the first time external bacteria DNA has been found in human gut bugs.
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"Sound Bullets" to Zap Off Tumors?
April 5, 2010
A new device can turn sound waves into "sonic scalpels" for removing tumors—and make them gentle enough to image organs, scientists say.
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Rare "Supertaskers" Can Juggle Driving, Cell Phones
April 2, 2010
While behind the wheel, 1 in 40 people perform as well or better at memorizing words and doing math over the phone, a new study says.
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HUMAN GENOME AT TEN: 5 Breakthroughs, 5 Predictions
March 31, 2010
Ten years after the Human Genome Project's grand achievement, experts hail the advances and share hopes for the next ten.
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Bulging Mutant Trout Created: More Muscle, More Meat
March 29, 2010
The genetically engineered fish boast at least 15 percent more flesh for eating—but is that good?
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How a Man Produces 1,500 Sperm a Second
March 18, 2010
A man's constant supply of sperm is created in a much more complex way than previously thought, says new research that could someday lead to male birth control.
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Gamma Rays a Flight Risk?
March 5, 2010
Earth-based gamma rays are made in storms at the same altitude as many commercial flight paths, possibly creating radiation hazards for air passengers.
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Did Olympic Athletes Peak in the 1980s?
February 26, 2010
As the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics draw to a close, future athletes will likely have to work harder than ever to beat any world records set during the games, says a recent study that found the results from many events are now close to the limits of human performance.
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Making Music Boosts Brain's Language Skills
February 20, 2010
Hearing people talk at cocktail parties may be easier if you've been musically trained, according to new research that shows music fine-tunes certain language abilities in the brain.
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Dolphins Turn Diabetes Off and On -- Hope for Humans?
February 19, 2010
Bottlenose dolphins have a condition like human type 2 diabetes, but the animals can turn it off and on. The discovery suggests human medicine might someday do the same.
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King Tut Mysteries Solved: Was Disabled, Malarial, Inbred
February 17, 2010
The "frail boy" needed a cane to walk, had history's earliest genetically proven case of malaria, and was sired by siblings, says a new DNA study of King Tut and relatives.
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Vancouver 2010 Games Spur Blood Doping Fears
February 12, 2010
It's not just True Blood addicts who are obsessed with illegal blood transfusions—athletes at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games might be seeking to gain an illicit edge via a dangerous technique called blood doping, experts warn.
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Valentine's Science: Why Gauging Sexiness Is Sophisticated
February 12, 2010
Deciding who we find sexy—even on a purely superficial level—is a much more complex process than an instinctual reaction, brain scans are revealing.
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Vancouver Olympics Spur Gene Doping Warnings
February 4, 2010
Athletes looking to cheat at major sporting events like the Olympics may soon be trying to alter their DNA—but unproven gene therapies can carry serious health risks, experts warn.
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BPA Linked to Heart Disease, Study Confirms
January 16, 2010
BPA Linked to Heart Disease, Study Confirms -- Also: FDA Announces Concern, Reversing Position
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Surprise! Radioactive Water Jugs Not as Healthy as Advertised
January 16, 2010
Think you know why an early-20th century drinking-water jar lined with uranium ore was a serious health risk? Surprisingly, radioactivity was only a minor part of the problem, a new study says.
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Chemical BPA Linked to Heart Disease, Study Confirms
January 15, 2010
Chemical BPA Linked to Heart Disease, Study Confirms
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Cleopatra's Eye Makeup Warded Off Infections?
January 14, 2010
Thick coats of black and green eye makeup partially made from lead may have boosted the immune systems of ancient Egyptians, a new study suggests.
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New Sex Hormone Found—May Lead to Male Birth Control?
January 11, 2010
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Cell Phone Use May Fight Alzheimer's, Mouse Study Says
January 6, 2010
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Rabbits Milked for Human Protein; Drug Soon for Sale?
January 6, 2010
Rabbits Milked for Human Protein; Drug Soon for Sale?