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Brightest Galaxy Ever Discovered Could Contain 300 Trillion Suns

Scientists have discovered an ultra bright galaxy that while very far away at an estimated 12.5 billion light years, is still considered to be the most luminous galaxy every found in the universe and scientists believe it could contain more than 300 trillion suns.

Drinking Good Coffee Could Result in Better Sex

Coffee is one of the most universal drinks in our society. It helps us be more alert in the mornings, it sparks conversations in the afternoons and evenings, and much more. Now a study has revealed that for some men it may even have another added benefit – it reduces the risk of erectile dysfunction (ED).

Once Solid Peninsula in Antarctica Begins to Melt

A part of Antarctica that scientists once thought to be safe from climate change is now showing signs of instability, and the loss of this ice could lead to the rising sea levels around the world.

SpaceX Dragon Departs International Space Station

SpaceX confirmed yesterday that their Dragon capsule successfully departed the International Space Station and successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean both on time and on target.

Hubble Observes Unique Star Dubbed "Nasty"

Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope have found surprising new clues about a large, fast aging star that has never been seen before in the Milky Way galaxy. In fact, the star is so different that astronomers have nicknamed it "Nasty 1," a play on its catalog name of NaSt1. This strange star may represent a brief transitory stage in the evolution of extremely massive stars.

Reasons Why Some Scientists Believe There is Life on Mars

While Mars is no Earth, many scientists believe that there could still could be life on the surface of the Red Planet just waiting for us to discover, despite the differences between the two planets. So why do scientists believe there could still be life on Mars?

Depression Increases Risk of Developing Parkinson's Disease

In a new study, Swedish researchers have found that people with depression were much more likely to develop Parkinson's disease years later. The new study strengthens the already existing theory that depression and Parkinson's are linked.

NASA's New Cheap Spacecraft To Explore New Worlds

Today, the cost of studying the atmosphere of a distant planet or moon is a multi-million dollar affair. However, NASA is working on a way to make the exploration of space much more affordable by using cheap, lightweight crafts known as CubeSats.

Texas Reports First Case of West Nile Virus

The Texas Department of State Health Services has reported the state's first case of West Nile virus and is now reminding people how to protect themselves from the virus caused by mosquitoes.

Most Americans Still Don't Use Sunscreen

In spite of years of public health messages, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that barely one third of Americans use sunscreen on a regular basis.

Why the ISS Needs a Big Laser Cannon

Researchers say that the International Space Station could one day get armed with a laser to shoot down orbiting space debris.

Hang Gliders Could Allow Us to Land Probes on Mars

A truly innovative new idea could one day allow us to attach small robotic probes to hand gliders and land them in potentially intricate and difficult to reach locations on the surface of Mars.

The Earth Now Has a Flag to Plant on Mars

Does the Earth need a flag? Right now, maybe not, at least not until we have actually land on another planet such as Mars or meet an alien civilization for the first time. But that doesn’t mean that designing one is pointless, and a new project has proven exactly that.

Extra Exams May Only Benefit Some Women with Dense Breasts

Currently it is suggested that all women with dense breasts get ultrasounds or other extra screenings after a mammogram, but a new study is now suggesting that those added tests may actually benefit only certain women.

Travel to Mars Focus of Toronto Conference

Traveling to Mars and beyond will be one of the top subjects that are discussed at a five-day international space development conference held in Toronto this week.

Russia Restarts Progress Spacecraft on ISS After Failed First Attempt

The problems for Russia's space agency seem to continue. The Russian Space Agency said that after a failed first attempt to start the engines of the Progress spacecraft on the International Space Station, they managed to get them started on the second attempt to correct the orbit of the ISS.

SpaceX Aggressive Schedule Leading to Manned Space Flights

SpaceX continues to push the envelope on its march to sending manned missions into space. In the coming months, SpaceX will continue its high visibility tests of the Dragon spaceship in an effort to one day send human into space.

Google and NASA Join Forces to Inspire Girls Into Science

Disney Junior approached both Google and NASA last year for a new series about a space adventure boy and his smart sister who codes in a spaceship piloted by their mother, everyone was ready to bury those stereotypes once and for all.

Lamaze Childbirth Pioneer Dies

Elisabeth Bing, co-founder of Lamaze International who popularized what was known as natural childbirth and changed how women and doctors approached the delivery room, died Friday in her New York apartment at the age of 100. The cause of her death wasn't immediately known.

SpaceX Earns Certification to Launch NASA Science Missions

It's official. NASA has formally certified SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket to launch all but the agency's most costly robotic science missions. The first mission for SpaceX will be the launch of a United States and France oceanography satellite that is scheduled for liftoff from California in July.

CDC Map Shows Distinctive Causes of Death for Each State

Have you ever wondered what the most distinctive causes of death were in your state? Now, you can find out with a new map from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC has published a new map showing the most distinctive causes of death in each of the 50 states in the U.S.
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