New Egyptian King Discovered

The name of King Senebkay, never before noted in ancient Egyptian history, was found inscribed in hieroglyphics written inside the newly-discovered burial area.

Atmospheric Vacuum Cleaner Needed to Meet Global Greenhouse Limits

The report says the world community isn't doing nearly enough to achieve goals agreed to in 2010, restrict warming this century to about 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit above pre-industrial times.

Positive Schools Deter Student Drug Use More Than Random Testing, Study Says

The study determined students were about 20 percent less likely to smoke pot and 15 percent less likely to puff on a cigarette if they generally felt their schools were positive places.

NASA's New Webb Telescope Funded in Latest Spending Bill

Named after the space agency's second administrator who was key during the Apollo lunar exploration missions, the Webb Pace Telescope is set to receive $658 million in funding this year alone.

Valley Bigger Than Grand Canyon Mapped Under Antarctic Ice

Researchers spent three seasons exploring and mapping the region with combined data from satellites and ice-penetrating radars towed behind snow vehicles and carried on small aircraft.

Earliest Walking Fish Found in Canada

Current evolutionary theories suggest early animal walkers used their forward limbs for movement while hind limbs were small not involved in that function. The new finding challenges that belief.

Revered Lions of West Africa Close to Extinction

The researchers say West African lions now only survive in Senegal, Nigeria and in portions of Benin, Niger and Burkina-Faso.

Testing Pushes SpaceX Satellite Launch to Next Week

An announcement by SpaceX indicated a decision was made to conduct more rocket inspections "to ensure the highest possible level of mission assurance."

General Mills: Original Cheerios Will No Longer Be Genetically Modified

The Minneapolis-based company said the move away from genetically modified organisms will only affect the "Original" brand of Cheerios.

Colorado: Marijuana Tourism Anyone?

Now that Colorado is first state in the nation to allow recreational marijuana sales, several pot-related marketing campaigns are already sprouting up to draw out-of-the-area pot enthusiasts.

First 2014 Asteroid Hits Over Atlantic Ocean

The asteroid find and strike comes five years after another small asteroid, 2008 TC3, struck the earth over Sudan about 19 hours after its discovery by the same telescope.

Man Accused of Selling Stolen Brains on eBay

David Charles, 21, is accused of stealing 60 jars of human tissue and then selling some of it on eBay. He was arrested and charged with theft, marijuana possession and paraphernalia possession, according to court documents.

Dog Doodie Affected By Magnetic Field

The researchers explained their worked marks the first time magnetic sensitivity has been proven in dogs and that the magnetic field can cause measurable, predictable behavioral reactions in animals.

Passengers of Trapped Antarctic Ship Resuced

The rescue ends and ordeal for the passengers that began Christmas Eve after the Russian-flagged ship got stuck in extraordinarily thick ice. Everyone on board was reportedly in good condition.

Salmonella Recall: The Cultured Kitchen Cashew Cheese Dips

The Cultured Kitchen cheese affected by the recall was distributed in Northern California and Nevada at various natural foods stores and farmers markets in the Sacramento Valley, San Francisco Bay Area and Reno.

Over 1,000 Make First Cut in Mars Colony Selection

The organization hopes to begin launching groups of four on one-way trips to Mars by 2024. The application deadline was last August.

Wristwatch Predicts When You Will Die

The maker of the unique arm piece, Fredrik Colting, has announced his so-called "death watch" will be available in mid-2014 for about $79.

Link to Basque Past Found in Thousand-Year-Old Vinyard

Zaballa is one of about 300 deserted settlements known collectively as Araba-Alava. Archaeologists from the University of the Basque Country are working to reconstruct the region's rural heritage.

Early Antarctic Photos Discovered in Ice

Initial media reports indicate that even though they had been buried in ice for 98 years, the newly-discovered negatives were relatively well preserved. The images show Ross Island as it was a century ago.

Caterpillar Stays Alive By Puffing Nicotine

Scientists have found a gene in hornworm caterpillars that allows them to puff nicotine out through tiny holes in their sides as a warning to those who would hunt them, mainly wolf spiders.

Researchers Create New Emotional Body Map

People reported happiness and love prompted sensations across almost the whole body, while depression reportedly deadened feelings in the arms, legs and head. Danger and fear caused sensations in the chest.

Study: Eating Speed Doesn't Affect Calorie Intake When You're Fat

The study noted a statistically significant reduction in normal-weight individuals during the slow meal, compared to the fast eat. But, caloric intakes of the overweight and obese subjects were unaffected.

Judge Rules Hospital Can Take Oakland 13-year-Old Off Life Support

The decision by Alameda County Judge Evelio Grillo followed testimony from a Stanford University neurologist the Oakland, Calif., girl met all medical criteria for brain death.

Electric Shock Used to Erase Specific Memories

Current theories about memory formation suggest people have a small time gap from when they form a memory and afterward store it for later recall and scientists believe shock therapy can interrupt that process.

Case of Brain-Dead 13-Year-Old from Oakland Gets Indie Evaluation

An independent physician is expected to evaluate McMath's condition today and present his conclusions to a judge Tuesday, though the temporary restraining order in fact expires today.
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