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May 31
- Contact Lenses May Alter Bacteria in the Eye
- Pilots of Solar Airplane Use Meditation & Self-Hypnosis to Stay Awake
May 30
- This Summer, Learn to Spot Glowing Millipedes on the Forest Floor
- Capitol Reef: Photos of Southern Utah's Majestic Beauty
- Why Are Some Glaciers Blue?
- What Is Trigonometry?
- Adorable Andean Bears at Play (Photos)
- Predicting El Niño Devastation, Weeks in Advance
- Galaxy Crashes May Give Birth to Powerful Space Jets
May 29
- Clearing Hurdles: Cheetah Robot Shows Off New Trick
- 6 Climate Triggers That Could Completely Change Our World
- Facts About Apes
- Memory-Boosting Research Could Help Soldiers Recall Skills
- Black Widows' Bad Rap: 4 Misconceptions About the Spider
- Manhattanhenge: What makes New York City's iconic sunset so special?
- Dragons of Xanadu: Sculptures Discovered in Legendary City
- Photos: The Legendary City of Xanadu
- FIFA Scandal: The Complicated Science of Corruption
- Best Running Apps
May 28
- 15 Million Cancer Cases Diagnosed in 2013
- 'Lost' Memories Restored in Mice
- Red Sea Parts for 2 New Islands
- Humans Trekked Out of Africa Via Egypt, Study Suggests
- 'Purring' Wolf Spiders Softly Serenade Mates
- 'Dementor' Wasps and Long-Fanged Bats! Trove of New Species Found
- Photos: 'Dementor' Wasps, Fanged Bats & Other Bizarre Species of the Greater Mekong
- Cultic Seal May Show Oldest Depiction of Music and Revelry in Israel
- Jet Stream Steers Atlantic Currents
- How Computers Can Teach Themselves to Recognize Cats
- Tattoos Can Cause Serious Adverse Reactions
May 27
- 1 in 20 People Has Hallucinated
- Want a Better Brain? Get Moving (Podcast)
- Locks on the Block: Mozart & Beethoven's Hair on Sale
- Urine Test Could Detect Cancer One Day, As New Method Shows Promise
- 430,000-Year-Old Murder Victim Discovered
- Killer Robots Need Regulation, Expert Warns
- Hurricane Forecasts: Quiet in Atlantic, Busy in Pacific
- Photos: 11 Colorful Chameleons of Madagascar
- Colorful Find: Madagascar Chameleon Actually 11 Distinct Species
- Damaged Robot Can 'Heal' Itself in Less Than 2 Minutes
- Preemies in Pain Get Relief with Micro-Pacifier (Video)
- Mysterious Humanlike Species May Have Lived Alongside 'Lucy'
- Photos: New Human Ancestor Species Discovered
- India Heat Wave Death Toll May Be Vastly Underestimated
- Devastating Floods in Texas, Oklahoma Driven by El Niño
- Sacrificed Humans Discovered Among Prehistoric Tombs
- Photos: Prehistoric Cemetery Discovered in China
- Spring Colors Swirl in Picturesque North Atlantic
- 'Popping' HIV into Oblivion (Video)
- Most and Least Obese States: Full Rankings
- Hawaii Named Skinniest State
- How to Play a 29-Story Game of 'Pong' (Video)
May 26
- Back to the Future! Real-Life Hoverboard Breaks Record
- Alcohol Consumption Linked to Heart Damage in Elderly
- Blood Pressure Vaccine Moves One Step Closer
- This is the Dinosaur That Tested Life's Size Limits (Video)
- Even 'Mad Men' Can't Bring Cigarettes Back (Op-Ed)
- Billions of Blue Jellyfish Setting Sail for Beaches
- Modern Human Leg Mummified Using Ancient Egyptian Methods
- Gallery: What Mummifying a Human Body Looks Like
- Lassa Fever Death in New Jersey: Risk to Public Called Low
- Animal Sex: How Platypuses Do It
May 25
- Vegan Diet Eases Nerve Pain of Diabetes
- Sudden Infant Deaths Linked to Elevation
May 23
- Plastic Does Decay, Creating a Crisis for 20th-Century Art
- 2,000-Year-Old Water Supply System Uncovered in Jerusalem
May 22
- How Does Salmonella Get into Sushi?
- Memorial Day Meals: Expert Tips for Packing a Healthy Picnic
- Amazing Animal Surgeries
- Smoked Mummy Helps Villagers Connect with 'Ghost World'
- In Photos: The Smoked Mummies of Papua New Guinea
- Record-Breaking Energy Unleashed in Largest Atom Smasher
- Why Washing Chicken Before Cooking is Unsafe (Video)
- Severe Infections Linked to Lower IQs
- Squid 'Sees' with Its Skin (No Eyes Needed)
- Many Americans Support Equal Rights for Animals
- Ultra-Fast 'Hyperloop' Train Gets Test Track in California
- Jetpacks! Robots! 'Tomorrowland's' Awesome Vision of the Future
- What Are Logarithms?
May 21
- Testosterone Rules for Women Athletes Are Unfair, Researchers Argue
- El Niño Brings Wet Summer to Plains; Western Drought Continues
- Retracted Study: Short Talk Can Change People's Views on Marriage of Same-Sex Couples
- Bionic Arm Taps New Part of Brain for Natural Moves
- Crazy Carnival of Dr. Seuss Creatures Hidden in the Oceans
- Sudden and Rapid Ice Loss Discovered in Antarctica
- In Images: The Menagerie of Tiny Alienlike Creatures Under the Sea
- Underwater Breath-Holding Games Can Be Deadly
- Photos: The 10 Best US Beaches to Visit
- 'Thunder God' Plant Could Help with Weight Loss
- 425-Million-Year-Old 'Tongue Worm' Fossilized Mid-Invasion
- Ancient Wolf DNA Could Solve Dog Origin Mystery
- The Best Pedometers and Step Counters
- Cartwheeling Spider, Corpse-Hoarding Wasp Among Bizarre New Species
- Photos: Top 10 New Species
- Remains of Bronze-Age Cultic Priestess Hold Surprise
- In Images: The Bronze Age Burial of a Cultic Priestess
- Rehab Exoskeleton is First of Its Kind (Video)
- The Hidden Risks in Nail Polish
May 20
- Hormones For Transgender Transition Can Cause Severe Acne
- Depression Linked with Parkinson's Disease Risk
- US Air Force Launches X-37B Space Plane on 4th Mystery Mission
- Huge Dinosaur Thighbone Found on Washington Beach
- Photos: The First Dino Fossil Found in Washington
- World's Oldest Stone Tools Predate Humans
- Photos: Mysterious Human Ancestor Wielded Oldest Stone Tools
- Many Female College Freshmen Report Sexual Assault, Rape
- Ancient Mourners May Have Left Flowers on 'Red Lady Grave'
- Snake Ancestor Had Ankles and Toes
- Vaginal delivery after C-Section often safe
- Statins May Lower Stroke Risk in Seniors
- Greased Lightning! NASA Drone Advances Unmanned Craft
- Protect Your Teen from HPV, Prevent Deadly Cancers (Op-Ed)
- Eating Disorders Are Deadly, But Who's to Blame? (Op-Ed)
- Oil Pulling: Benefits & Side Effects
- Where Were You When the Mountain Blew?
May 19
- 'Crazy Craters' Found in Swiss Lake
- Dino-chicken gets one step closer
- Secondhand Pot Smoke Can Make You Fail a Drug Test
- 'Healthy Brain, Happy Life' (US, 2015): Book Excerpt
- Exercise Fuels Mental 'Time Travel'
- 1 in 3 Adults Have Potentially Dangerous Medical Condition
- Atheists Inspire Thoughts of Death in Many Americans
- Panda Poop Reveals They're Bad at Digesting Bamboo
- How an Artificial Intelligence Learned to 'Bluff' at Poker
- Tiny 'Crystal Cushion' Drives Earthquakes
- Fossil Fragments Reveal Enormous Ancient Turtle (Video)
- Making Liquid Metals Flow Like Honey
- Body Changes During Pregnancy
May 18
- Doctors' Group Offers Screening Advice for 5 Cancers
- Viruses Could Help Fight Deadly Superbugs
- Pocket-Size Drone Can Fold Up Like Origami
- Concussions Linked to Brain Changes in Former NFL Players
- Aliens Will Be Bear-Size, According to Math
- Why Parents Shouldn't Ignore Their Kids' Behavioral Issues
- Kitty Kickstarter: See the Microbes That Live in Your Cat
May 17
- Children with Asthma May Have Peanut Allergies
- Animal Sex: How Sloths Do It
May 16
- Vikings Traded First (Then Plundered), Study Suggests
May 15
- Amazing Waves Discovered in Deep-Ocean Trench
- Cancer May Leave Early Warning Signs in Cheek Cells
- Cloudy with a Chance of Arachnids? 'Spider Rain' Explained
- Starbucks' New 'Mini' Frappuccino: Here's What Nutrition Experts Think
- Amtrak Derailment: How Technology Is Aiding Crash Investigation
- Massive 7-Foot-Long Eel Caught in UK Almost Breaks Record
- Antarctic Ice Shelf in Last Throes of Collapse
- Octopus-Inspired Robotic Arms Can Multitask During Surgery
- Braggers Gonna Brag, But It Usually Backfires
- Take a Planetary Vacation at Museum's 'Future of Travel' Exhibit
- 'Gluten-Free' Probiotics Often Contain Gluten
May 14
- 30 Minutes of Daily Exercise Helps Men Live Longer
- Science of 'the Dress': Why We Confuse White & Gold with Blue & Black
- First Warm-Blooded Fish Found
- Moonfish: The first warm-blooded fish (photos)
- Self-Driving Cars: 5 Problems That Need Solutions
- Illuminating Tweets: Northern Lights Tracked via Twitter
- Cinnamon Supplements May Be Risky for People Taking Statins
- Death in Your State: Map Shows 'Most Distinctive' Causes
- Brain Training Exercise Gives Athletes 'Super Vision'
- How Do You Learn the Sex Secrets of Birds? Send in the Fembot
- Eggs: Health Benefits & Nutrition Facts
May 13
- Weekend Drug Use Tends to Become Daily
- Antarctica's Swirling Currents Revealed in Stunning Image
- All 5 of Pluto's Known Moons Spied by NASA Probe (Photo)
- Curiosity Rover Sees Stunning Blue-Tinted Sunset on Mars (Video)
- Lingering Depression May Double Stroke Risk
- Where Is the Safest Place to Sit on a Train?
- Spring-Loaded Jaws Help Ants Escape from Death Pits
- Cloudiest Places on Earth Revealed in Stunning New Image
- Allergy 'Double Whammy' Hits Some US Cities
- When More Sex Can Make You Less Happy
- Gold-Filled Tomb of Chinese 'Survivor' Mom Discovered
- Gold Treasures Discovered in Ming Dynasty Tomb (Photos)
- Oh, Baby! Giant Panda at DC Zoo Might Have Another Cub
- Buddha Belly: Meditation May Ease Gut Ailments
- Great White Shark 'Mary Lee' Spotted Near NYC
- Your Life, and Your Future, Predicted by Data
- Kale: Health Benefits & Nutrition Facts
May 12
- Thin Air Might Increase Depression in Mountain States
- Toddler's Glowing Eye: What Is Retinoblastoma?
- 7.3-Magnitude Aftershock: Landslides Pose New Threat to Nepal
- Are You a Leader? Brain Waves Can Tell
- People Are Healthier in the Summer (and Here's Why)
- Dietary Supplements: Can You Separate Fact from Fiction?
- No Humans Needed: Underwater Robots Make Own Decisions
- Famed TV Explorer David Attenborough Shares His Favorite Adventure
- Major 7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Aftershock Hits Nepal
- Why Diets Fail: Your Feelings May Dictate Food Choices
- Chicken Embryos With Dinosaur Snouts Created in Lab
- Images: How the Bird Beak Evolved
May 11
- Your Personal Microbes Can Single You Out
- Habeas Corpus! Many Egyptian Animal Mummies Were Boneless
- Gallery of Egypt's Mysterious Animal Mummies
- Healthy Woman's Stroke Linked to Drug in Sports Supplement
- High-Tech 'Smart' Cane Helps Blind People Recognize Faces
- Million-Year-Old Bubbles Reveal Antarctica's Oldest Climate Snapshot
- Pot's Dark Side: Delusions, Psychotic Symptoms
- Mediterranean Diet May Be Good for Your Brain
- How You'll Control Your Home and Car in 2025
- Need for Speed: 'Jet Bike' to Attempt Record-Breaking Feat
- Plane View: Air Traffic Tracked in Real Time from Satellites
May 9
- Extreme Moms: 6 Record-Breaking Mothers
May 8
- Most Americans Believe Miscarriage Myths
- Liberia Nearly Ebola-Free, But Could the Virus Come Back?
- Pain-Fighting Implant Directly Targets Nerves
- 1st Atlantic Storm of Season Threatens Carolinas
- Royal Baby Name 'Charlotte' Makes Top 10 List
- The 50 Most Popular Baby Names of 2014
- After Nepal Earthquake, Radar Saves Lives in a Heartbeat
- What Is Calculus?
- Peak Time for Births: Start of the Workday
May 7
- Doctor Who Survived Ebola Nearly Lost His Vision
- 500-Million-Year-Old Brains of 'Sea Monsters' Get Close Look
- Amazing Images of Proteins May Help Scientists Design Drugs
- Measles Vaccine May Protect Against Other Diseases
- Does Facebook Shelter People from Different Opinions?
- Polluted Star Hints at Water's Origins on Earth and Alien Planets
- Satellite Photos Aiding Nepal Earthquake Recovery Efforts
- Can Too Much Vitamin D Be Toxic?
- Lemur Graveyard Discovered in Underwater Madagascar Cave
- Cranky Parrots? Weird Island Animals Described in Long-Lost Report
- In Images: Wacky Animals That Lived on Mauritius
- Giant Whales' Mouths Have Unique Nerves: They Stretch
- Endangered Elephants Could Find Savior in Chinese Chat Sites (Op-Ed)
- Crushing the Ivory Trade in China (Photos)
May 6
- Male Snakes Spend Mega Calories When They Mate
- A Global Milestone: CO2 Passes 400 PPM
- Pausing Puberty with Hormone Blockers May Help Transgender Kids
- Ebola Virus Lives on Hospital Surfaces for Days
- People with Depression and Bipolar Disorder Feel Sadness Differently
- Elusive Siberian Tigers Captured in Brilliant Images (Photos)
- Autism Truths and Myths: The State of the Science (Op-Ed)
- Could That 'Senior Moment' Be a Sign of Epilepsy? (Essay)
- Oregon's Mysterious 'Disappearing Lake' Explained
- In Images: An Underwater Lemur Graveyard
- Snapshot of a Storm: Scientists Capture 1st 'Image' of Thunder
- Toothy 'Penis Worm' from Cambrian Period Discovered
- Drug Allergies: Causes, Symptoms and Diagnosis
May 5
- Intense Wildfire Season Expected in West
- Cinco de Mayo Meteor Shower Rains Halley's Comet Bits on Earth: Watch It Tonight
- Weak Underbelly Makes US Capital Vulnerable to Earthquakes
- Dave Goldberg Death: Treadmills Linked with 3 Fatalities Yearly
- 'Ransacked' Roman Temple Has Hidden Medieval Secrets
- Photos: Centuries of History Revealed Beneath Roman Ruins
- Bagging a Comet? The Craziest Ways to Give Earth Its Water Supply
- Why Fructose-Laden Drinks May Leave You Wanting More
- Toxic Gut Bacteria: New Treatment Could Prevent Repeat Infections
- Massive Lava Flows Linked to Dinosaur-Killing Impact
- Bawdy Bard: Shakespeare Play's Lost Lines Reveal Sexual Mocking
- Same-Sex Marriage in History: What the Supreme Court Missed
- Nepal: Facts About Geology & Culture
May 4
- Black Locust: The Tree on Which the US Was Built
- New Test for Ovarian Cancer Finds More Cases
- 'Albert Einstein Font' Lets You Write Like Physics Genius
- Secrets of the Jedi Lightsaber (Infographic)
- How Do Tesla's Home Batteries Work?
- If Earthquakes Regularly Rend the Earth, Why Does Preparation Lag? (Op-Ed)
- Crash! How India Slammed into Eurasia at Record Speed
- Probiotics May Help Relieve Seasonal Allergies
- It's Charlotte! Royal Baby Name Is 'Perfectly Balanced'
- Kids with 'Night Terrors' More Likely to Sleepwalk
- Eerie 'X-Files' Sounds Recorded from the Edge of Space
- US in Longest 'Hurricane Drought' in Recorded History
- Financial Stress Can Take a Toll on Women's Hearts
- 5 Coaches' Tips to Make Sense of Your Running Data
May 2
- Royal Baby: Second Siblings Who Changed the World
- Stunning Total Solar Eclipse Observed Over the Arctic (Photos)
- Deadly, Lesser-Known Head and Neck Cancers Can't be Ignored (Op-Ed)
May 1
- Insomnia Can Worsen Chronic Pain Conditions
- Slave-Trade Fossils Help Uncover Shrouded History (Podcast)
- Penguins Use Poop to Melt Ice, Make Baby Nurseries (Video)
- Axial Seamount: Images of an Erupting Undersea Volcano
- 'Wired' Underwater Volcano May Be Erupting Off Oregon
- Millions of Dollars in Ivory Sold on Craigslist
- Ebola Survivors Should Use Condoms Indefinitely, CDC Says
- Chile Volcano Unleashes Massive Plume of Ash (Photo)
- Kermit the Frog Look-Alike Among 5 New Species Uncovered
- Shrinking Mount Everest: How to Measure a Mountain
- ADHD Rates Are Lower at Higher Elevations, Study Finds
- Child Prodigies and Autism: Is There a Genetic Link?
- Facts About Fluoridation