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Scientists have made a rare discovery of three new species of toad in Nevada, a remarkable find detailed in a new research paper. Scientists have just made a rather incredible discovery in several areas in Nevada. They’ve found three new toad species that are already facing extinction, and conservationists are preparing an emergency petition to […]

This Friday will be the last chance for stargazers to witness a “blue moon,” a phenomenon that occurs when there are two full moons in one month. The expression “once in a blue moon” may actually have some accuracy behind it. The expression refers to a “blue moon,” or the second full moon to happen

A group of 118 doctors has issued a proposal pleading with pharmaceutical firms to lower the prices of certain cancer drugs, expanding access to patients who need them. A group of 118 top cancer doctors recently published an article calling on pharmaceutical companies to lower the price of their cancer drugs, which are starting to wreak financial havoc on patients

Alpha Natural Resources, Inc., one of the nation’s leading coal companies, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to address over $3 billion in debt. Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. and a number of its wholly owned subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions with the Eastern District of Virginia US Bankruptcy Court in Richmond yesterday to reorganize under Chapter 11

The number of Californians that received health insurance under the Affordable Care Act is steadly increasing after years of robust enrollment. More than two-thirds of Californians who lacked health insurance prior to the rollout of the Affordable Care Act are now covered, according to a recent analysis of the state’s healthcare programs. The LA Times reports that a

A new study from researchers at the University of Pittsburgh has found no link between teen marijuana use and mental health issues. Scientists studying the effects of marijuana on developing minds have reportedly found no link between teen use and the onset of depression, psychotic symptoms, or asthma later in life. According to a UPI report, the

Cadillac has just unveiled the CTS-V, the super-charged luxury sedan that reaches breakneck speeds and wows test-drivers. Cadillac fans are buzzing about the automaker’s latest model: the CTS-V Sedan. According to a review from Market Watch, the car is fast, big, and solid as a rock. The car is a high-end version of the popular CTS sedan, and the CTS-V

Neutrinos have puzzled scientists for more than 50 years, and a recent study from physicists at William & Mary has shed new light into their mysterious behaviors. A recent study from physicists at William & Mary has placed another piece of the puzzle into the challenging field of neutrino research. Scientists have again confirmed that neutrinos

Watson, IBM’s medical supercomputer, will devote its energy to processing billions of medical images after IBM acquires Merge Healthcare for $1 billion. Big news for IBM – the tech giant announced on Thursday that it had agreed to purchase Merge Healthcare for $1 billion. According to a report from Tech Crunch, IBM will incorporate the medical imaging company into

Time for some back-to-school shopping? If you live in one of these 12 states, you can shop tax-free for the weekend. If you’re searching for some last-minute back-to-school deals, this weekend is a good time to hit the mall. According to a report from the Next Digit, consumers in 12 different states will be relieved of the sales