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Toothpaste-Mouth Rinse Combo Washes Out Harmful Bacteria
A study of mouth microbes finds that antibacterial toothpaste and mouthwash with essential oils work much better in combination than separately to banish bacteria that cause gum disease - ChemistryWorld More Science
Fish Skin Bandages Helps Heal Wounds
In rats, tilapia proteins spun into tiny fibers closed cuts neatly, letting new cells flourish - ChemistryWorld More Science
Paper Test Quickly Detects Ebola, Dengue, And Yellow Fever
Silver nanoparticles on paper reveal three diseases with the speed and simplicity of a home pregnancy test - Reuters Technology
Oil Train Still on Fire after West Va. Derailment
Tank cars from a derailed oil train were still on fire in West Virginia on Wednesday, two days after an explosive accident in which 25 cars went off the rails, a CSX Corp spokeswoman said - Nature Mind & Brain
Marijuana Flips Appetite Switch in Brain
Sudden attacks of the munchies are triggered by a change in the hormone released by neurons - TechMediaNetwork More Science
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Transmitted by Maternal Bacteria
A study finds that a mother mouse can pass along susceptibility to intestinal disorders via birthing, breast-feeding and affection - SA Visual Space
Pop Culture Pulsar: Origin Story of Joy Division’s Unknown Pleasures Album Cover [Video]
Sure, I was familiar with the graphic—and I’m not alone. Drop this image (right) on someone’s desk and chances are they’ll reflexively blurt, “Joy Division.” The band’s 1979 Unknown Pleasures album cover leaned entirely on a small mysterious data display, printed in white on black. - Climate Central Energy & Sustainability
Watch Ocean Acidification in Real Time
New tools and techniques reveal global warming's evil twin at work in seawater - Environmental Health News Energy & Sustainability
Pig Poop Fouls North Carolina Streams
Streams near large pig farms have high levels of harmful bacteria from animal feces - Climatewire Energy & Sustainability
Games Help Save Energy
Rewards for making changes in behavior can help cut energy bills and reduce greenhouse gas pollution - News Health
Elective Human Egg Freezing on the Rise
More women are choosing to store their eggs for later pregnancy, a trend that can give women more control over their reproduction - Quick and Dirty Tips Health
How Does Coconut Oil Affect Cholesterol?
Will the saturated fats in coconut oil raise your cholesterol? More to the point, does this matter? Nutrition Diva gives us an update on the latest research. - Scientific American Mind Volume 26, Issue 2 Mind & Brain
Why Do We Cry When We’re Happy?
Negative reactions to positive experiences help to keep our emotions on an even keel - Reuters More Science
Map of Second Genetic Code, the "Epigenome," Is Unveiled
Scientists for the first time have mapped out the molecular "switches" that can turn on or silence individual genes in the DNA in more than 100 types of human cells, an accomplishment that reveals the complexity of genetic information and the challenges of interpreting it. - Ask the Experts Technology
How Will the Fight over Public ISPs and Net Neutrality Play Out?
The FCC will soon vote on the spread of high-speed municipal broadband services and ISPs’ rights to discriminate against certain Web traffic - 60-Second Science More Science
Hot Chili Peppers Motivate Mice to Burn Fat
Rodents fed capsaicin voluntarily exercised more than their furry friends on a lower-heat diet. Karen Hopkin reports - Nature Space
Jupiter, as Aliens Might See It
A view of the gas giant as if it were an exoplanet cross-checks methods for studying worlds outside our solar system - 60-Second Space Space
Stars Reveal Hidden Galaxy
A dwarf galaxy near the Milky Way may consist of more dark matter than regular matter.* Clara Moskowitz reports - 60-Second Health Health
Menopause Symptoms Have Unappreciated Staying Power
Although clinical guidelines assume just two years for hot flashes and night sweats, a large study finds a median symptom duration of more than three times that length. Dina Fine Maron reports
- Nature Technology
Biodefense Aims to Simulate Human Bodies by Linking Mini "Organs on Chips"
3-D systems could mimic human physiology and allow for ethical tests of the impact of potential biological, chemical and radiological warfare agents
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