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Scientists developed a theory for creating a laser whose temperature would exceed that of the sun.

Lasers can reach temperatures hotter than the sun

December 3, 2015

By RAYYAN JOKHAI

Mantis shrimp myth about vision debunked

December 3, 2015

CHRIS GLADIS/CC-BY-2.0 People tend to eat sweets with negative emotions.

Eating sweets forms memories and habits

December 3, 2015

By REGINA PALATINI Senior Staff Writer

Meat consumption linked to kidney cancer

December 3, 2015

By ADARSH MALLA For The News-Letter

Doctors prepare for first U.S. uterus transplants

December 3, 2015

By PAIGE FRANK For The News-Letter

ED GREGORY/CC0 You can follow these tips when you finally get around to applying for summer research positions.

How to apply to summer research fellowships

November 19, 2015

SONNY ABESAMIS/ CC-BY-2.0 Occasionally indulging can increase your risk of metabolic syndrome.

Junk food increases risk of metabolic syndrome

November 19, 2015

By ADARSHA MALLA Staff Writer

HIV screenings could prevent new infections

By JOAN YEA | November 19, 2015

Advancements in antiretroviral therapy (ART) in recent years have enabled human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients to benefit from fewer side effects as well as less stringent dosing schedules.

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Airplanes may someday be able to have water-repellent surfaces.

Scientists design new surface to repel water

November 19, 2015

By PAIGE FRANK For The News-Letter

JEN /CC -BY-2.0 Moderate coffee drinking can decrease the risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and neurological disease.

Coffee drinking can reduce mortality risk

November 19, 2015

By ELIZABETH LIU Senior Staff Writer

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An increase in extreme weather events, like hurricanes, may be partially caused by climate change.

Climate change affected severe weather in 2014

November 19, 2015

By REGINA PALATINI Senior Staff Writer

Panel discusses risks of antibiotics overuse

November 19, 2015

By SABRINA CHEN For The News-Letter

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Terrorists often use apps that encrypt messages to communicate with each other.

Terrorists may use encrypted tech to plan attacks

November 19, 2015

By CATIE PAUL Science & Technology Editor

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This informational blood test can reduce the risk of miscarriage.

Scientists create new prenatal blood test

November 19, 2015

By TONY WU Senior Staff Writer

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The volcanoes found on Pluto are similar to Earth’s shield volcanoes.

New Horizons shows icy Pluto may have volcanoes

November 12, 2015

By SARI AMIEL Science & Technology Editor

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There has been a recent upsurge in cases of bubonic plague in the U.S.

U.S. sees growth in bubonic plague cases

November 12, 2015

By ELIZABETH LIU Senior Staff Writer

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A growing number of college students are experiencing symptoms of anxiety across the country.

Colleges face increase in student anxiety

November 12, 2015

By RAYYAN JOKHAI For The News-Letter

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This large software company split into two firms, each of which will specialize in a different area.

Hewlett-Packard divides into two companies

November 12, 2015

By PAIGE FRANK For The News-Letter

A man is seated on the bed in a bedroom. He has his head in his hands and is looking away from the camera. Horizontally framed shot.

Prolonged insomnia can worsen moods

November 12, 2015

By MANISH PARANJPE For The News-Letter

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Sleep-related health issues might stem from exposure to artificial light.

Quality of sleep may outweigh quantity

November 12, 2015

Science & Technology

Lasers can reach temperatures hotter than the sun

Mantis shrimp myth about vision debunked

Eating sweets forms memories and habits

Meat consumption linked to kidney cancer

Doctors prepare for first U.S. uterus transplants

How to apply to summer research fellowships

Junk food increases risk of metabolic syndrome

HIV screenings could prevent new infections

Scientists design new surface to repel water

Coffee drinking can reduce mortality risk

Climate change affected severe weather in 2014

Panel discusses risks of antibiotics overuse

Terrorists may use encrypted tech to plan attacks

Scientists create new prenatal blood test

New Horizons shows icy Pluto may have volcanoes

U.S. sees growth in bubonic plague cases

Colleges face increase in student anxiety

Hewlett-Packard divides into two companies

Prolonged insomnia can worsen moods

Quality of sleep may outweigh quantity

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