There was plenty of big news in February and March. Lots of tempting media tidbits to lock in on - The Oscars, Britney, “American Idol.” That’s why you might have missed some of the more interesting morsels.

Here’s our latest passel of information we thought was fascinating but not enough to grab everyone’s attention.

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Gamers who play action video games such as Unreal Tournament or Quake for a few hours a day over the course of a month improved their vision, according to new research funded by the National Institutes of Health.

In Case You Missed It: Gentlemen, start your thumbs

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The surface of the moon can accumulate such a huge charge of static electricity that it could have significant implications for those planning to colonize, due to possible damage to electronic equipment.

In Case You Missed It: AC/DC on the moon

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Scientists have figured out that a unique bacteria is what makes the sea smell like the sea. They’ve also found a way to capture the aroma, and bottle it.

In Case You Missed It: They sell sea smells of the sea shore

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Minorities from low-income areas are at increased risk for having a leg amputated as a result of severe peripheral artery disease (PAD), a type of atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, of the legs.

In Case You Missed It: Take care of your arteries and they’ll take care of you

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NASA satellites have been used to identify an extensive network of waterways beneath a fast-moving Antarctic ice stream that provide clues as to how “leaks” in the system impact sea level and the world’s largest ice sheet.

In Case You Missed It: Water, water everywhere.

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From age six months to two years, memory in babies increases from about 24 hours to a year, she said.
In Case You Missed It: Coochie coo and memory too

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The bacteria that causes stomach ulcers has been present in humans for more than 60,000 years, a discovery that offers scientists new ways to study the migration and diversification of early humans.

In Case You Missed It: I can’t believe I at the whole mastadon.

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Scientists have discovered dark chocolate contains more antioxidants than red wine.

In Case You Missed It: And with dinner, we’ll have a bottle of ‘72 Godiva.

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People who are optimists do better in most avenues of life, whether it’s work, school, sports, or relationships. They get depressed less often than pessimists do, make more money, and have happier marriages.

In Case You Missed It: Shiny, happy people holding hands

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Huge rock formations found in Greenland may be remnants of Earth’s crust created when the sea floor split apart some 3.8 billion years ago.

In Case You Missed It: Rock of ages

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Baking pizza dough at higher temperatures, for longer periods, enhanced levels of antioxidants that medics believe lower a person’s risk of developing cancer and heart disease.

In Case You Missed It: Cancer-fighting pizza!

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An obscure type of bacteria can turn maple syrup into natural polymers that can be used to make biogradable plastic-like materials.

In Case You Missed It: Care for some (plastic) Log Cabin on your johnnycakes?

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