Kingsnakes are medium-size nonvenomous snakes that kill by constriction. They are one of the most common snakes in North America.
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Senin, 29 Februari 2016
What Is Electric Current?
Electric current is electric charge in motion, such as the flow of electrons through a wire.
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Zika Virus Linked to Guillain-Barré in New Study
New evidence suggests that the Zika virus may indeed be a cause of the rare neurological problem Guillain-Barré sydrome, which in severe cases can cause muscle paralysis.
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Oldest Nervous System Found in 520-Million-Year-Old Fossil
Fossils of an ancient creature resembling a shrimp with an armored head contain the oldest and best-preserved nervous system ever found.
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What Caused This Man's Bladder to Be Encased in Calcium?
A parasitic worm infection can lead to some pretty unusual effects, a new case report reveals.
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New Scans of King Tut's Tomb May Reveal Hidden Burial Chamber
A new series of radar scans could reveal the presence, or lack thereof, of hidden chambers behind a wall in King Tut's tomb where some say Queen Nefertiti is buried.
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Really? Millennials Probably Not Too Lazy to Eat Cereal
Are millennials really too lazy to wash a cereal bowl? Don't count them out just yet.
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Moving Ink: Cool Animation Tech Brings Tattoos to Life
Animation and projection mapping created magical tapestries of light and movement that flowed, slithered and marched over a person's body surface in real time.
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Never-Seen-Before Tetraquark Particle Possibly Spotted in Atom Smasher
Data from the DZero experiment shows evidence of a particle containing four different types of quarks.
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T. Rex Was Likely an Invasive Species
Tyrannosaurus rex, king of the dinosaur age, wasn't a North American native, a new study suggests. And once the beast came onto the scene it muscled out all its competitors and took over.
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Minggu, 28 Februari 2016
Vermilion Cliffs: Awe-Inspiring Photos of Canyons of the American West
The Vermilion Cliffs of southern Utah and northern Arizona are one of the more isolated and undisturbed regions of the Colorado Plateau. Check out these photos of the rugged and beautiful cliffs.
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Sabtu, 27 Februari 2016
New Virtual Reality Suit Lets You Reach Out & Touch 'Environment'
A group of engineers wants to help people "touch" virtual environments in a more natural way, and they built a wearable virtual reality suit to do just that.
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Jumat, 26 Februari 2016
Electricity Basics: Resistance, Inductance & Capacitance
Resistors, inductors and capacitors are basic electrical components that make modern electronics possible.
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How Blue LEDs Affect Sleep
Research has found that exposure to blue light suppresses the production of the sleep hormone melatonin more than any other type of light.
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Incredible New View of the Milky Way Revealed (Video)
An incredible new picture of the Milky Way shows our home galaxy glowing eerily in wavelengths invisible to the human eye, revealing zones of hidden star birth.
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Bluish Hued Supermoon Dazzles Over Italy (Photo)
Astrophotographer Giuseppe Petricca took this image about two minutes prior to the start of the full totality phase of the supermoon total lunar eclipse on Sept. 27, 2015.
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Leap Day: The Story Behind This Quirky Calendar Event
Monday is Feb. 29 – the bissextle or "leap day," an artifact that dates back to the year 46 B.C. Find out how this calendar oddity came to be.
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Did You Do Today's Workout? Inside the CrossFit Craze
People who do CrossFit tend to be fervently loyal to their sport. Why is this?
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Rare Charles Darwin Letter Fails to Sell at Auction
A handwritten letter by famed naturalist Charles Darwin to a British marine biologist was to be auctioned off yesterday (Feb. 25) by Nate D. Sanders Auctions, a Los Angeles-based auction house.
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The Best Way to Keep Weight Off
Losing weight is only half the battle — for many people, the bigger challenge is keeping the pounds off over the long term. Here are the best science-based tips for weight-loss maintenance.
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Earth's Early Ocean Was No Scalding Sea
Rocks from the deep past, some 3.5 billion years old, were deposited on a deep, cold ocean floor, not in a scalding sea. That finding suggests the planet was in a Goldilocks state ever since life appeared.
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Earth's Fiery Depths Filled with Brimstone
Earth's inner core is partly light elements such as sulfur, hydrogen and silicon, a new study finds. The research can reveal details of the planet's violent formation as well as the magma ocean that emerged afterward.
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Physics of Skipping Stones Could Make Bounceable Naval Weapons
Skipping elastic balls off water is much easier to do than trying to make stones "hop" across the surface of a lake, but a new study of water-impact physics isn't all fun and games.
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Easter Island Civilization Not Destroyed by War, New Evidence Shows
Turns out that Easter Island was not destroyed by war after all. Analysis of objects originally thought to be spearheads shows that they are actually general-purpose tools used by the ancient civilization that lived there.
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At Least 9 Pregnant Women in US Infected with Zika: CDC
Nine pregnant women in the U.S. have now been confirmed to have had Zika virus infections that they contracted through travel to places where the virus is spreading, U.S. health officials said today.
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Bill Gates 'Discovers' 14-Year-Old Formula on Climate Change
Bill Gates just released a climate science equation that explains how the world can lower carbon dioxide emissions "down to zero," according to the 2016 edition the annual letter he and his wife, Melinda, published.
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Microsoft Builds Underwater Data Centers
Microsoft has built a prototype underwater data center, with the goal of slashing its server cooling costs and placing data centers closer to population hubs.
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Rare Triple Waterspout Spotted After Severe Storms
In New Orleans, stormy weather on Tuesday (Feb. 23) created a unique phenomenon over Lake Pontchartrain: three simultaneous waterspouts whirling across the water.
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How to Cope with Stress During Pregnancy
Don't let stress during pregnancy derail your healthy habits.
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5D Black Holes Could Break Relativity
Five-dimensional, ringlike black holes would create naked singularities that could infect the whole universe, breaking general relativity. Luckily, they're not real.
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Great Dane to Chihuahua: How Do We Know Dogs Are the Same Species?
If aliens visited Earth tomorrow, would they realize that dogs — from the spotted dalmatian, to the giant Great Dane, to the tiny Chihuahua — are all the same species?
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Kamis, 25 Februari 2016
Facts About Opioids — Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Codeine & Others
Opioids are powerful painkillers but they can be dangerous with misuse.
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Rat Snake Facts
Rat snakes are medium-to-large, nonvenomous snakes that kill by constriction. Recent research has complicated the taxonomic classification of rat snakes.
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Checking Embryo Viability? Give It a Good Squeeze
Much like a piece of ripe fruit, a human embryo has a certain squishiness that could provide fertility clinic staff with clues about its viability, a new study finds.
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'The Martian' Botanist Inspires Newfound Plant Species Name
The 2015 film "The Martian" inspired a team of researchers who recently described a newly discovered Australian plant species, naming it after Damon's botanist character.
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Zika Virus Linked to Stillbirth
A stillborn baby in Brazil showed evidence of a Zika virus infection, a new report says.
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Funeral Feast? Butchered Turtles in Ancient Grave Hint at Ritual
A 2,500-year-old grave full of butchered turtle carcasses has been found at an archaeological site in Turkey.
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Study: California Methane Leak Largest in US History
A gas leak near Los Angeles was the largest methane release from a single source in U.S. history.
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Is Soda Consumption Falling Flat?
New CDC report finds 30.1 percent of Americans reported drinking a sugary beverage once a day in 2013, down from 50.6 percent in 2010.
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Gravitational Waves: Did Merging Black Holes Form from Single Star?
Can two black holes be born from a single star? A new idea could explain the merger of two black holes that led to the historic first direct detection of gravitational waves.
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Be Healthy
Want to live healthier? Here's the best science on how to do it.
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Palm-Size Satellites Could Hunt for New Alien Worlds
Tiny satellites could hitch a ride into orbit and spot alien worlds from afar, new research suggests.
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Mystery Ocean Hum May be Migration Signal, or Fish Farting
Communities of deep-sea marine life cause a low-frequency humming in the ocean, as the creatures swim to and from the surface to feed.
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'Mojoe' on the Go: New Thermos Doubles as Portable Coffee Maker
Say good-bye to those mornings spent waiting in line at the local coffee shop: A new mobile brewing device that looks like an everyday thermos could help coffee lovers make — and enjoy — their caffeine fix on the go.
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Mind-Tracking Devices: Do 'Brain Wearables' Really Work?
A new class of wearables wants to move beyond tracking the physical to tracking the mind. These brain wearables claim to be able to help you improve your focus and detect stress. Or, play video games with your brain.
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Oh Snap: 10 Memorable Political One-Liners
Politicians want their words to stick in voters' minds, and sometimes that means dispensing with niceties. Here's a look at some of the cruelest jabs in American history.
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Trumpisms: Political Insults Erode Voters' Faith
Verbal jabs and snappy one-liners have long been a tool of politicians, but Donald Trump has made insults a centerpiece of his campaign. Here's what science has to say about such political insults.
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Rabu, 24 Februari 2016
Mercury Poisoning: Causes, Effects & Fish
Mercury is a naturally occurring chemical, but it can become harmful when it enters the food chain.
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Ebola May Leave Survivors with Lasting Problems in Brain, Nerves
For people who survived Ebola during the world's largest outbreak of the viral disease, the effects of the virus may still linger.
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Unexpected Stop for Marijuana Tourists? The Emergency Room
If you're traveling to a state where marijuana is legal, make sure you know the side effects.
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The Happiest Places in the US: Top Metro Areas for Well-Being
Where's the best place to live when it comes to well-being?
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Full List: US Cities Ranked by Well Being
How healthy are the residents of your town? Find out where your city ranks.
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Dinosaur Was Giving 'the Finger' Due to Bone Deformity
A Jurassic-age dinosaur suffered from eight devastating maladies during its lifetime that likely caused the paleo-beast an enormous amount of pain and possibly made it difficult to hunt, a new study suggests.
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Baby Gorilla Thriving After Rare C-Section Delivery
A baby gorilla was recently delivered by a rare emergency caesarean procedure, after her mother developed a potentially life-threatening condition, according to officials at the Bristol Zoo Gardens in the United Kingdom.
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Ignore the Bad Advice — All Kids Need Autism Screening (Op-Ed)
Autism screening is critical, and must continue, argues autism expert Alycia Halladay.
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Dutch Buzz: Bees Get Smaller, Men Taller
A team of scientists took a closer look at declining bee populations in the Netherlands and discovered something unexpected — the bees were getting smaller.
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How to Make Sense of Heart Rate Data
Fat burning zone, cardio zone — what do these heart rate numbers actually mean?
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The Evolution of Moral Outrage (Op-Ed)
What makes human morality unique?
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Food for Thought: Human Teeth Likely Shrank Due to Tool Use
Wisdom teeth may have shrunk during human evolution as part of changes that started with human tool use, according to a new study.
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People with Mental Health Disorders Often Marry Each Other
People may select partners who share certain traits with them, researchers said.
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Boston Dynamics' New Atlas Robot Can’t Be Pushed Around (Video)
Robotics company Boston Dynamics released a new video yesterday (Feb. 23) showcasing its upgraded Atlas robot, and the footage features a slew of impressive (and somewhat unsettling) new capabilities.
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Putting on a 'Happy Face' for Kids Takes Emotional Toll on Parents
Parents who hide their true emotions from their children, putting on an insincere "happy face," tend to feel bad about it afterward, a new study finds.
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Bizarre Solar-Powered Worms Are Social Sunbathers
Sunbathing is a social event for the bizarre mint-sauce worm, a plant-animal that gets all of its nutrients from photosynthetic algae living inside its body.
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Dodo Birds Weren't 'Dodos' After All
A new study finds that dodos weren't dumb. Their smarts were probably comparable to that of modern pigeons.
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How to Start Exercising Again After Pregnancy
Here's how to get back into exercise after giving birth.
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Selasa, 23 Februari 2016
Alzheimer's, Stroke and Heart Disease Death Rates Rise Slightly
The rates of death from a number of maladies, including heart disease, stroke and Alzheimer's, were higher in 2015 than in 2014, a new report finds.
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Kinky Spiders: Males Tie Up Partners During Sex
For male nursery-web spiders, bondage during mating can be a matter of life and death.
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Kalamazoo Shooting: When Is a Person Brain Dead?
How does a doctor know when a person is brain dead?
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Vaginal 'Seeding' Not Proven Safe, Experts Say
The jury's still out on the safety of this simple procedure.
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Sexual Spread of Zika May Be More Common than Thought, CDC Warns
Travelers returning from countries with known Zika virus outbreaks should practice safe sex, according to the CDC.
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The Science Behind Hitler's Possible Micropenis
History buffs know that Adolf Hitler had an undescended testicle, but a new review of his medical records suggests that der Führer also had other genital problems, including a condition called a micropenis.
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Large-ish Meteor Hits Earth... But No One Notices
If a space rock hits the atmosphere, and no one is around to hear it, does the tabloid press still report it as an Earth-shattering event?
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This Sugar May Be New Weapon Against Fructose
Fight sugar with sugar? A new study in mice suggests it might work.
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13 Dead Bald Eagles Prompt Investigation, $10,000 Reward
Thirteen bald eagles were found dead recently in Maryland, prompting officials to offer a reward of up to $10,000 for information about what happened to the federally protected birds of prey.
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'Warm Blob' Caused Wild Climate Swings During Last Ice Age
A new study reveals how Greenland's unstable ice age climate was influenced by Atlantic Ocean currents.
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Predators' 'Web of Fear' Holds Ecosystems Together
The fear of predators may have a surprisingly strong impact on the behavior of their prey, creating cascade effects throughout the food chain.
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Raccoons Bolt When They Hear Dogs Barking | Video
That recorded barks scare raccoons is no surprise. But researcher Justin Suraci and team also found the frightened raccoons foraged 66% less, significantly altering the local food-web.
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How to Track Food Intake with Less Fuss
Tracking your diet can be complicated. Or not.
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Expert Voices - The Kavli Foundation
The Kavli Foundation endeavors to advance science for the benefit of humanity, promote public understanding of scientific research and support scientists and their work.
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Body Bioelectronics: 5 Technologies that Could Flex with You
As "smart" electronics get smaller and softer, scientists are developing new medical devices that could be applied to — or in some cases, implanted in — our bodies.
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Double Trouble: Twins Suffer Heatstroke in Same Marathon
Two men who were identical twins both suffered heatstroke -- on a relatively cool day -- while running in the London Marathon. It was more than a coincidence.
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Amelia Earhart's Plane Discovered in Odd Movie Cameo
As a search is set to resume for Amelia Earhart's remains and her plane, researchers make an odd discovery.
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Surprise! Sharks Have 'Social Lives'
Sharks are typically thought to lead mostly solitary lives, but new research finds that sand tiger sharks may be a lot more social than once suspected.
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Ancient Stubby-Legged Reptiles with Tiny Heads Were World Travelers
Pareiasaurs — barrel-chested and stubby-legged turtle relatives that lived during the Permian era — ranged far and wide on land, according to a new study.
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Is the Doomsday Clock Still Relevant?
Is the Doomsday Clock, the powerful visual reminder of humanity's vulnerability to nuclear catastrophe, still relevant?
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How Cuckoos Lay Deceptive Blue Eggs: It's in Their Genes
Female cuckoos are brilliant masters of disguise — at least when it comes to laying their eggs.
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Senin, 22 Februari 2016
HPV (Human Papillomavirus): Symptoms & Treatment
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infections are the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States.
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Scientists Isolate Antibodies That Fight Ebola
Blood from an Ebola survivor combined with a new technique for isolating immune cells may hold promise for treating the deadly virus.
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'Music' Heard by Apollo 10 Astronauts at the Moon Not from Aliens
Apollo 10 astronauts heard a strange whistling sound when they flew to the far side of the moon in 1969 — but recent hype about the incident ignores the quickly-discovered explanation for the strange sounds.
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Come on, Already! Impatience Linked to Chromosome Length
Impatient people may have cells that "look older," by one measure of cell aging, according to a new study.
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Volkswagen-Size Armored Mammal Is Armadillo Ancestor
A new genetic analysis of the glyptodont, an ancient armored creature the size of a Volkswagen Beetle, reveals that it's closely related to the modern-day armadillo.
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Small Weight Loss Leads to Big Health Gains
Just a bit of weight loss can pack a big health punch.
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Rainforests May Store Less Carbon As Climate Changes
Droughts caused by climate change could change the way tropical rainforests recover after logging.
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Minds Everywhere: 'Panpsychism' Takes Hold in Science
While scientists used to think consciousness was simply the firing of neurons, more and more experts are questioning that assumption, which could have implications for artificial intelligence.
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Stolen Radioactive Material Found in Iraq
A stolen cache of iridium-192 has been recovered in a town not far from where it was initially taken, security officials in Iraq said.
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How to Gain Weight During Pregnancy, the Healthy Way
Here's how to put on pounds without putting your health at risk.
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Dreamlike Seahorse Picture Lands Photog Top Prize
An ethereal undersea image of a seahorse titled "Gold," rose above photography submissions from entrants in 54 countries to win its photographer a top prize.
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Stunning Underwater Photography Contest Winners (Photos)
A golden seahorse seemingly floating against a wavy backdrop, a catshark supernova and a bear fishing for dinner are just a few of the stunning images that were recognized in this year's Underwater Photographer of the Year, 2016.
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Minggu, 21 Februari 2016
HPV Rate in Teen Girls Drops More Than 60 Percent
The prevalence of cancer-causing human papillomavirus (HPV) among teenage girls in the United States has dropped by more than 60 percent since the vaccine against it was introduced, researchers say.
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Stephen Hawking Wants to Ride Virgin Galactic's New Passenger Spaceship
Famed cosmologist and theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking revealed the name of the new suborbital craft — VSS Unity — during its star-studded unveiling ceremony Friday (Feb. 19) at Virgin's manufacturing facility at Mojave Air & Space Port.
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In Photos: 7 Toys That Embrace Diversity
Diversity and representation are important — even in children's toys.
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Jumat, 19 Februari 2016
Python Facts
Pythons are large constricting snakes native to Asia, Africa and Australia, although some have invaded Florida.
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3,000-Year-Old Wooden Wheel Found in Doomed Bronze-Age Town
A 3,000-year-old wooden wheel has been discovered in the remains of a prehistoric town that collapsed into a river in east England. Archaeologists said the Bronze Age wheel is the largest and best-preserved of its kind, dating back to 1100-800 B.C.
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'Superman Memory Crystal' Could Store Data for 13.8 Billion Years
Human texts could long outlast the human race with a new digital storage system.
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Tardigrade Amazingly Survives 30-Year Freeze & Gets Busy
Two tardigrades and one egg that spent the past three decades cooling their jets in a researchers' freezer were recently resuscitated.
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Want to Form a New Habit? Don't Overthink
Thinking too hard about learning something could make the behavior less automatic.
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It's Alive! 'Water Bears' Revived After 30+ Frozen Years | Video
A microscopic Tardigrade SB-1, Acutuncus antarcticus, was rehydrated and slowly came back to life. After 2 weeks it was a crawling, eating, and reproducing organism once again.
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Giant Dinosaur Had 2 Tumors on Its Tailbone
It's fairly common to discover dinosaur remains scratched with ancient claw or bite marks, but finding fossils with signs of tumors is rare.
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How to Lose Weight After Pregnancy
The best practices to help lose the baby weight in a healthy way.
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For Rare-Species Poachers, Scientific Journals Are Treasure Maps
Recently, commercial collectors have been using reports of such new species in scientific journals as tools to track down the newbies so they can sell them for a profit on the exotic pet trade market.
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Kamis, 18 Februari 2016
HoloLens 'Teleports' NASA Scientist to Mars in TED Talk Demo
Something amazing happened at the TED2016 conference today: HoloLens developer Alex Kipman "teleported" a NASA scientist onto the stage, on the surface of Mars.
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Photos: Microsoft's HoloLens Transforms Surroundings with Holographic Tech
Check out these amazing holographic scenes created by Alex Kipman's HoloLens.
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Deaths from 'Benzo' Sedatives Quietly Increasing
Overdoses involving benzodiazepines are "a public health problem that has gone under the radar," a researchers says.
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Stolen Radioactive Material: What Is Iridium-192?
The radioactive material allegedly stolen from an oil field in Basra, Iraq, is likely too small to do as much damage as a dirty bomb, but its psychological effects could be huge, one expert says.
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'See' What You Breathe with New Air-Quality Monitor
A new gadget can help people identify pollutants — some smaller than the width of a hair — in their homes.
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Here's How Many Americans Actually Sleep 7 Hours
More than a third of U.S. adults aren't getting enough shut-eye, according to a new report.
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How Much Sleep Do US Adults Get? List of States
How many people in your state get 7 hours of sleep a night?
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Spiders Look Bigger If You’re Afraid of Them
People who fear spiders tend to perceive these creepy-crawlies as larger than they actually are, a new study finds.
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Zika Virus Vaccine Shows Promising Start in Mice
A new vaccine against the Zika virus shows promising results in mice, a pharmaceutical company announced in a statement yesterday (Feb. 17).
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The Human Brain's Memory Could Store the Entire Internet
The memory capacity of the human brain could be as large as the entire World Wide Web, new research suggests.
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Mini-Brains Allow Scientists to Study Brain Disorders
Scientists say they have made human "mini-brains" the size of a fly's eye that, within a year, might replace lab animal models for research on drug addiction and other neurological disorders.
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Zika Virus Can Enter the Womb, Tests Confirm
The Zika virus was found in the amniotic fluid of two women who were pregnant, confirming that the virus can cross the placenta, new research confirms.
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Deadly Orangutan Attack: 2 Apes Team Up to Kill Another
Deadly Orangutan Attack: 2 Apes Team Up to Kill Another
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Plume from Mumbai's Burning Landfill Seen from Space
A fire at Mumbai's Deonar landfill was so large it could be seen from space.
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93-Mile-Long Ancient Wall in Jordan Puzzles Archaeologists
A new map of an ancient wall in Jordan has left archaeologists with a series of mysteries, including questions over when the wall was built, who built it and what its purpose was.
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Photos: Ruins of Mysterious Wall Found in Jordan
Photos reveal the remains of a nearly 100-mile-long wall that stood in what is now Jordan long ago. A new map of the wall has left the scientists with more questions than answers, such as what was the purpose of the wall.
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Swim Like a Butterfly? Sea Snail 'Flies' Through Water
The sea butterfly, a tiny marine snail, has more in common with flying insects than you might expect, according to a new study investigating the creature's swimming technique.
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1 in 5 US Adults Visits ER Yearly
About one in five U.S. adults visits the emergency room at least once per year, according to a new report.
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Rabu, 17 Februari 2016
Coffee Pot: What Happens When You Mix Marijuana & Caffeine?
Some companies are offering a new way to "wake and bake."
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Report Claiming Pesticide Behind Microcephaly in Brazil Lacks Evidence
A group of physicians in Argentina suggest that a pesticide is causing Brazil's microcephaly cases, but evidence is lacking.
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#Catmageddon: Why Experts Love New Anti-Smoking Ad
Nothing gets the internet talking like viral cat videos, and now a new anti-smoking ad has tapped into our love of funny cats for health education, a move that experts welcomed.
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Scientists Find 8 New Species of Spider with Whiplike Legs
Scientists recently described eight new species of a long-legged spider native to Brazil, nearly doubling the number of known species in the genus.
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1st Case of Cancer in Naked Mole Rats Confirmed
For the first time on record, researchers have diagnosed two naked mole rats (Heterocephalus glaber) with cancer.
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'Space Archaeologists' Show Spike in Looting at Egypt's Ancient Sites
In Egypt, looting at ancient sites spiked in connection with the global economic crisis, and then rose again in following the Arab Spring.
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Study: Female Coders Better Than Men, But Perceived As Worse
Women typically have their code approved more often on the largest open-source collaboratie coding site, but that reverses when women reveal their gender.
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Fertile Crescent? Neanderthals & Humans Likely Bred in the Mideast
Neanderthals potentially had steamy trysts with modern humans in the Middle East some 100,000 years ago, earlier than thought. The findigns are based on genes from modern humans found in a Neanderthal.
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Are Genetic Weapons the Best Tools to Fight Zika Virus? (Op-Ed)
Can gene warfare defeat the Zika virus?
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Big-Brained Mammals at Greatest Risk of Extinction
A big brain can be a liability instead of an asset for many mammals, finds new research that identifies a reversal of a 40-million-year-old trend.
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Big-Brained Mammals at Greatest Risk of Extinction
A big brain can be a liability instead of an asset for many mammals, finds new research that identifies a reversal of a 40-million-year-old trend.
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Does Zika Cause Microcephaly? CDC Seeks More Answers
Is the Zika virus causing microcephaly in infants? Researchers will do a case-control study to find out more. Here's how it will work, and why that type of study is needed.
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Ant Warfare: Fossils Reveal Insects Locked in Mortal Combat
Cretaceous ants locked in jaw-to-jaw battle. An ant with a camel-like head and hairy mouth. And soldier termites with their jaws clasped around each other's appendages. These are a few scenes scientists discovered trapped in amber.
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Photos: Ancient Ants & Termites Locked in Amber
Here's a look at photos of ancient ants and soldier termites frozen in battle in tree resin called amber. The warring Cretaceous insects were discovered in Myanmar.
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Medieval Shipwreck Hauled from the Deep
A painstaking excavation process has raised a medieval trade ship from the waters of the Ijssel River in the Netherlands.
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Photos: A Medieval Trade Ship Revealed
A painstaking excavation process has raised a medieval tradeship from the waters of the Ijssel River in the Netherlands.
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10 Reasons California Is 'Greener' than New York (Op-Ed)
Is California "greener" than New York?
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10 Reasons New York Is 'Greener' Than California (Op-Ed)
Is New York "greener" than California?
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What Do Dogs Dream About?
Turns out, dogs may be chasing rabbits or sniffing playmates in their dreams, researchers say. The length and frequency of such doggy dreams may have to do with the size of the canine, and twitching during dreams has been linked to a pet's age.
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Selasa, 16 Februari 2016
Breastfeeding Basics: Tips for Nursing Mothers
Some new mothers may be unfamiliar with basic breastfeeding practices. Here are some tips for them.
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Young Adults Ignore Stroke Symptoms That Could Save Their Lives (Op-Ed)
Learn these stroke symptoms, they aren't what you expect and they could save your life.
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Social Group Activities May Help Retirees Live Longer
People who belong to social groups during retirement actually live longer, a new study finds.
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'Good' Bacteria Lacking in City Homes
Got bacteria? If you live in a city, maybe not enough of the good kind.
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Remains Found of 7,000-Year-Old Man Buried Upright
The young man was buried in a vertical pit in a 8,500-year-old cemetery, one of the oldest ever found in Europe.
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Whoa! Mind-Controlled Arm Lets Man Move Prosthetic Fingers
A new mind-controlled prosthetic arm was used to help a patient wiggle the device's fingers simply by thinking about it, and required very little training on the patient's part, according to a new study.
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These 30-Million-Year-Old Fossilized Flowers May Be Toxic
Delicate, though possibly deadly, flowers trapped in amber for some 30 million years have been discovered, say scientists who discovered the flowers, which belong to the same genus as poisonous plants used to make strychnine and curare.
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Adderall Misuse Is a Growing Problem, Experts Warn
Improper use of the stimulant Adderall is becoming a bigger problem among young adults — a growing percentage say they use the drug without a prescription, a new study finds.
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Why 10,000-Plus Sharks Are Hanging Out in Florida Waters
At least 10,000 sharks have gathered in waters off the southern coast of Florida — but don't panic. They’re annual visitors that migrate south for the winter.
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January Smashed Another Global Temperature Record
January continues a streak of abnormally hot months as 2016 picks up right where 2015 left off.
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Photos: Muscles and Bones Made with New 'Bioprinter'
Human-sized bones and other tissues can be printed on a new device called a bioprinter, researchers say.
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Organs to Order: 3D 'Bioprinter' Makes Replacement Bones, Ears
Human-size bones and other structures can now be "printed" using a new device called a 3D bioprinter, researchers say.
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10,000 Blacktip Sharks Spotted Off Florida Coast | Aerial Video
Florida Atlantic University professor Dr. Stephen M. Kajiura took to the sky along Florida's coast to capture footage showing approximately 10,000 – 12,000 blacktip sharks, part of a colony that migrates seasonally to these waters.
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Bee Pollen Could Boost Battery Performance
Pollen — the pesky, sneeze-inducing stuff that makes allergy sufferers everywhere miserable — could be the next greatest thing in battery research, according to a new study.
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Climate Change Gets Short Shrift in US Classrooms
What little education students get on climate change is often contradictory.
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Let's All Chill: Antarctica's Adélie Penguins Are Probably Fine
There may be other explanations for 150,000 missing Adélie penguins presumed dead in Antarctica.
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In Photos: Adélie Penguins of East Antarctica
A colony of Adélie penguins, some 150,000 individuals, on Cape Denison in Commonwealth Bay, in East Antarctica, went missing after a Rhode Island-sized iceberg called B09B crashed into the bay's Mertz Glacier. Here's a look at the penguins.
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Minggu, 14 Februari 2016
What Scalia's Death Means For Climate Change
Just days after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling clouded the future of a new United Nations climate pact, the passing of one of its justices has boosted the pact's chances of succeeding.
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Quantum Entanglement: Love on a Subatomic Scale
When talking about love and romance, people often bring up unseen and mystical connections. Such connections exist in the subatomic world as well, thanks to a bizarre and counterintuitive phenomenon called quantum entanglement.
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Sabtu, 13 Februari 2016
Animal Sex: How Love Dart–Shooting Snails Do It
This Valentine's Day, mischievous Cupid will be fluttering about with bow in hand, seeking out mortal hearts to pierce with his love-tinged arrows. But the winged god isn't the only one known for this behavior. Land snails also shoot love darts.
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Jumat, 12 Februari 2016
Migraines: Causes, Symptoms & Relief
A migraine is a neurological disorder marked by intense headache, nausea, visual disturbances and other symptoms.
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30 Cases of Zika Now Confirmed in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico reported its first locally transmitted case of Zika in late December, and health care workers now have diagnosed a total of 30 people with the virus, according to a new report.
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30-Year Amnesia: How the Brain Suddenly Remembers
A bizarre case of a man who suddenly recovered his memory after 30 years highlights the unpredictable nature of amnesia, one expert says.
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Gravitational Waves: What Their Discovery Means for Science and Humanity
The first-ever direct detection of gravitational waves will open up an entirely new window on the universe, researchers say.
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Polar Vortex to Slam East Coast with Frigid Weather This Valentine's Day
This Valentine's Day, some couples may have to cuddle up for warmth as the polar vortex moves south, bringing an icy blast and the coldest temperatures of the season to the northeastern United States this weekend, meteorologists say.
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'MyShake' App Turns Your Smartphone into Earthquake Detector
Seismologists and app developers are shaking things up with a new app that transforms smartphones into personal earthquake detectors.
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Zika Virus in Semen Provides More Evidence of Sexual Spread
The case of a man in the United Kingdom who had Zika virus a few years ago provides even more evidence that the virus can be transmitted through sex.
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World's Oldest Wild Bird Just Became a Mom for the 40th Time
The world's oldest known wild bird just added a new chick to the family — her 40th one, experts say.
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Surgery Leaves Woman with 'Temporary Kleptomania'
In an unusual case, a woman developed an irresistible urge to steal after she had surgery.
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Reptile Dysfunction: Snake Loses Wild Battle Against Spider (Photo)
When an Australian farmer walked out onto his land he got a creepy treat: a dead brown snake strung up in the web of a daddy longlegs spider. The spindly spider seemed to have ensnared the snake and kept it dangling like a titanic trophy.
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Meteorites: Rocks that Survived Fiery Plunge to Earth
Most space rocks burn up in the Earth's atmosphere, creating shooting stars. But some larger, denser extraterrestrial rocks crash onto our planet and become meteorites.
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Snake Caught In Daddy Longlegs Spider's Web | Raw Video
This brown snake was no match for this fearless Australian arachnid. Weethalle farmer Patrick Lees captured video of the aftermath.
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Meteorite Hunters: How the Experts Can Tell If Rocks Are from Space
When news broke that a meteorite may have crash-landed in India last weekend, some experts thought it was odd that no one had seen a fiery space rock blaze across the sky.
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Kamis, 11 Februari 2016
Microcephaly: Causes & Symptoms
Microcephaly is a condition in which a child's brain doesn't develop properly. The most obvious symptom is that the child has a smaller head than others of the same age and gender.
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Gravitational Waves Found! Physicists' Glee Ripples Through Social Media
The much-anticipated report of gravitational waves generated its own waves of enthusiasm and celebration across social media, as astrophysicists and science nerds alike shared their delight.
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Hear 2 Black Holes Merging in This Unforgettable Sound Clip
A new sound file captures the unforgettable sound of gravitational waves emerging from a cosmic collision between two black holes.
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Stunning New Image Shows Gravitational Waves As Two Black Holes Merge
A new image shows how an unobtrusive blip in a light signal from a detector showed a cosmic smashup between two black holes.
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Undetected HIV Leads to Cluster of Cases in Adult Film Industry
A male adult film star in California who underwent regular HIV testing still ended up contracting the virus and infecting two other men before the disease was detected.
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Neanderthal-Human Trysts May Be Linked to Modern Depression, Heart Disease
Ancient trysts between Neanderthals and modern humans may have influenced modern risks for depression, heart attacks, nicotine addiction, obesity and other health problems, researchers said.
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Defeating Zika: The Big Questions Researchers Are Trying to Answer
Scientists are investigating many more questions about Zika than just how to fight it with vaccination.
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Buzzworthy View: See the World Through a Wasp's Eyes
What does the world look like to a wasp trying to map its way home? Here's a psychedelic view of how the little insect sees the world on its loopy trip back to its nest.
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How a Basketball-Size Cyst Eluded Doctors
A woman's abdominal pain was dismissed by a doctor, until an ultrasound revealed its cause.
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Wasps’ Eye View – How To Find Your Home Nest | Video
What a ground-nesting wasp (Cerceris arenaria) sees as it leaves its nest each day. Researchers suggest series of loops flown encode a precise pattern – a mental map – to help them find their way home.
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Historic Gravitational Waves Discovery Explained By Experts | Video
On Sept. 14th, 2015, physicists directly observed gravitational waves created by the merger of 2 black holes. Northwestern University’s Vicky Kalogera and Shane Larson explain the find.
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In Historic First, Einstein's Gravitational Waves Detected Directly
100 years after Albert Einstein first proposed these ripples in spacetime as part of his theory of relativity astrophysicists have found proof of their existence.
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Gravitational Waves vs. Gravity Waves: Know the Difference!
Gravity waves, gravitational waves and primordial gravitational waves... what do they mean? Is there a difference?
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Trilobites Were Stone-Cold Killers
Trilobites were savvy killers who hunted down their prey and used their many legs to wrestle them into submission, newly discovered fossils suggest.
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95 Burmese Pythons (and Counting) Captured in Everglades
The Burmese python has worn out its welcome, and its time is nigh.
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Unmanned Sub Hunters & Robot Battle Managers On the Horizon, DARPA Says
DARPA is designing battle managers who can help humans make wartime decisions, as well as other futuristic technologies.
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'Lost' Roads of Ancient Rome Discovered with 3D Laser Scanners
Laser scans of Britain's terrain may reveal weathered Roman roads that have been hidden for centuries across the countryside of northern England.
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Rabu, 10 Februari 2016
Shark Attacks at a Record High in 2015
Last year was the worst year on record for unprovoked shark attacks on humans, though the total number of attacks was still miniscule relative to other causes of death.
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To Stop Brain Shrinkage, Start Moving
Couch potatoes beware: Exercising in middle age may be linked with a healthier brain later on, a new study finds.
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Fossils Shed New Light on Human-Gorilla Split
Fossils of what may be primitive relatives of gorillas suggest that the human and gorilla lineages split up to 10 million years ago, millions of years later than what has been recently suggested, researchers say.
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Low B12 Seen in Aging, Autism and Schizophrenia
A study of cadavers reveals a dramatic decrease of vitamin B12 in the brain across the ages but also among young people with autism and schizophrenia.
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First Migrants to Imperial Rome ID'd by Their Teeth
Three adult men and a young adolescent of unknown gender buried in cemeteries outside Rome were likely migrants to the city, their teeth reveal.
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Photos: Migrants to Ancient Rome Uncovered in Cemetery
Images reveal what may be the first migrants to Rome during the Imperial era. Their bodies, belonging to three adult men and a teenager, were dug up in cemeteries outside Rome.
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Primitive Sea Creatures Were Advanced Ninja Attackers | Video
Paleontologists using 3D laser scanning to study fossils of extinct Trilobites from the Cambrian era have been able to deduce how these horseshoe crab-like animals attacked prey .
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Bacterial Slime Acts As Teensy Eyeball
Cyanobacteria may use their whole body as a light-gathering apparatus, similar to a camera that helps the primitive organisms "see" and move toward light.
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Bacteria Act As Tiny 'Eyes' To See Light | Video
Bacteria act as teensy lenses that sense and move towards light, new research has found.
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Extraterrestrial Life Could Be Vulnerable to Greenhouse Effect
A powerful greenhouse effect can destroy a planet's chances of hosting life, a new study suggests.
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US National Parks Dazzle as Stars of New IMAX Film
Actor Robert Redford is throwing America's national parks a stunning 100th birthday party, with the premier of the new IMAX "National Parks Adventure," opening Friday (Feb. 12).
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Will the World's Largest Supercollider Spawn a Black Hole? (Op-Ed)
There's a concrete reason enormous particle accelerator experiments won't spawn black holes and end the world.
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Photos: IMAX Showcases National Parks’ Astounding Beauty
Get a riveting tour of 30 of the country's national parks in the new IMAX film "National Parks Adventure," which opens Friday (Feb. 12).
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Elephants 'Sneeze' to Get Hard-to-Reach Treats
Elephants can blow air through their trunks to help them grab food that is hard to reach, according to a recent study.
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Meteorite Did NOT Kill Man in India: Experts
NASA scientists and others cast doubt on an assertion from Indian authorities that a meteorite killed a bus driver earlier this week.
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High Numbers: Are More People Really Smoking Pot?
Marijuana use may not have skyrocketed in the past decade as a result of legalization.
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Jaguar Aims to Make Autonomous Cars Drive More Like Humans
Self-driving cars may represent an important achievement in the fields of artificial intelligence and robotics, but one car manufacturer is hoping to develop new technologies to help these autonomous machines drive less like robots and more like humans.
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Ancient Roman Brooch Contains 'Lovely' Palindrome
A 1,800-year-old copper brooch, possibly worn by a Roman soldier, contains letters that can be interpreted to mean "Rome" and "love." The phrase could be a palindrome as they read the same backward and forward.
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Muppet-Faced Fish Swam Alongside Dinosaurs
A Muppet-faced fish with a lanky body more than 6 feet long gulped down plankton in Earth's ancient oceans about 92 million years ago, a new study finds.
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Head Case: Henry VIII Beheaded Wives Due to Head Injuries?
Henry the Eighth had heads cut off, but was his head injured as well?
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Selasa, 09 Februari 2016
Zika Vaccines Are in the Works, But Still Years Away
Demands for Zika prevention are urgent, but the road to a viable vaccine is long and expensive.
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New Diet Book 'Always Hungry?' Renews Debate Over Calories
Do calories count? A new book suggests they're not the only factor when it comes to weight.
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Marijuana for Menstrual Cramps? New Product Causes Concern
A new product offers marijuana compounds in the form of a vaginal suppository, and its makers claim it can relieve menstrual cramps. But is this product safe?
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'Love Hormone' Could Predict Whether Mom and Dad Stay Together
Low oxytocin levels during early pregnancy and in the early postpartum period might hint at relationship struggles for new moms.
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'National Park Adventure' Explores America's Wonders In IMAX 3D | Trailer
Experience the breathtaking views of Yellowstone, Glacier, Yosemite and more in the new film that celebrates the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service.
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Photos: Giant Crack in Earth Pops Up in Michigan
Here’s a look at photos of a gaping crack that opened up in a Michigan forest in 2010, accompanied by a deep boom and the resulting uprooted or leaning trees.
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What Caused This Weird Crack to Appear in Michigan?
Strange and sudden earth movement that caused a gaping gash and a deep booming sound in a Michigan forest is being explained as a "pop-up" in the bedrock.
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Rare Wall Mural from Roman Era Uncovered in London
Nearly 20 feet (6 meters) below the streets of London, archaeologists discovered a fragile Roman painting featuring deer and birds that may have once decorated the wall of a wealthy citizen's home.
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Mystical Experiences Open a 'Door of Perception' in the Brain
Mystical experiences may occur when the brain's inhibitory processes are suppressed, opening a "door of perception," new research finds.
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Photo: 2,000-Year-Old Roman Fresco Unearthed in London
A Roman fresco nearly 2,000 years old was unearthed at a construction site in the middle of London. It might be one of the earliest wall paintings of its kind from Roman Britain.
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Medium-Size Asteroid Strike Could Unleash a Mini Ice Age
A strike by a medium-size asteroid on land (as opposed to at sea) could cause average global temperatures to plunge to Ice Age levels, and lead to steep drops in precipitation and plant productivity, among other effects, a new study suggests.
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Turning Off Niagara Falls Could Reveal Geological Secrets
A new plan to dry out the American side of Niagara Falls to perform much-needed bridge repair could also yield geology insights, new research suggests.
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Senin, 08 Februari 2016
Potent Pot: Marijuana Is Stronger Now Than It Was 20 Years Ago
Marijuana is getting stronger, new research finds.
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'Moon Glint' Magic: Astronaut's Photo Reveals Dreamy Patterns
The moon illuminates the Mediterranean Sea in unusual ways in a photograph taken by an astronaut on the International Space Station.
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Cockroach Robots Will 'Infest' Earthquake Sites For Rescues | Video
Building off of millions of years of insect evolution, roboticists are developing CRAM (Compressible Robot with Articulated Mechanisms) to get robots into tiny spaces.
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Your Brain May Work Differently in Winter Than Summer
The changing seasons may change how you think, new research finds.
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5 Things to Know About Zika Virus
The outbreak of the mosquito-borne Zika virus throughout parts of the Americas has raised international concern because of the virus's possible connection to a neurological birth defect called microcephaly. Here are 5 important things to know about Zika.
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Man's Persistent Hiccups Were Caused by Large Tumor
A 35-year-old guy had hiccups that just would not go away. Turns out, there's a was large tumor pressing on a nerve.
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In a Tight Spot? Robo-Roach Can Flatten Itself to Help
Robots that mimic the way cockroaches can scuttle through teeny-tiny cracks might one day help first responders locate and rescue disaster victims trapped in debris, researchers say.
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Squeezable ‘Cockroach’ Robots Could Cram Through Cracks | Video
In the aftermath of earthquakes and explosions, collapsed buildings can be tough to navigate. Cockroaches’ capability to flatten themselves to fit tight spaces inspired UC Berkley roboticists to create creepy crawly robots.
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Death by Meteorite? India Tragedy May Be 1st in Recorded History
For the first time in recorded history, a meteorite is reported to have killed a person.
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How GPS Has Changed Warfare Since the First Space War
Satellite-based navigation proved its mettle during the 1991 Persian Gulf War, leading to what some say is an overdependence on "jammable" GPS technology.
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Mummy Identification Still Uncertain Science
King Tut is the only 18th Dynasty pharaoh whose mummy has been identified with certainty, says a new analysis.
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Why Are Millennials Narcissistic? Blame Income Inequality
Individualism and narcissism are rising in the United States. But why?
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Comets May Not Explain 'Alien Megastructure' Star's Strange Flickering After All
It's looking less likely that a faraway star's strange dimming can be explained by a swarm of comets or an "alien megastructure."
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Animal Sex: How Galápagos Tortoises Do It
Galápagos tortoise mating involves neck competitions, harassment and lengthy sperm storage.
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Minggu, 07 Februari 2016
Sabtu, 06 Februari 2016
Magnetic 'MoonWalker' Shoes Help You Defy Gravity
Have you ever fantasized about walking on the moon, but you don't want to put on a spacesuit and blast more than 200,000 miles (322,000 kilometers) through space? A New York-based startup plans to turn this lunar fantasy into a reality.
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Jumat, 05 Februari 2016
Whooping Cough Booster Wears Off in Teens
The whooping cough vaccine seems to wear off over time.
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Seriously? That Ancient Greek Statue Does Not Depict a Laptop
There's a new conspiracy theory out there, but instead of invoking big government or aliens, it questions whether there's a laptop carved into an ancient Greek statue.
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Swirling Magnetic Sun Mesmerizes in NASA Animation
A combination of computer modeling and solar imagery visualize the sun's magnetic structure, offering a peek at the intense and dramatic activity that keeps the star's engine running.
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Watch a Robot Salamander Swim and Walk (Video)
A new robot salamander has been designed by mimicking nature, and it can both swim, walk and turn.
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Hawking Wants to Power Earth With Mini Black Holes: Crazy or Legit?
In a recent lecture, famed physicist Stephen Hawking has proposed using radiation emitted from mini black holes to power the Earth.
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Super Bowl Showdown: Would Broncos or Panthers Win a Real-Life Matchup?
Who would win in a matchup between a real-life bronco and a panther? It turns out, the odds are fairly even for both of those creatures.
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Early Bird or Night Owl? It May Be in Your Genes
If no amount of coffee seems to help you feel fresh and alert in the morning, you may be able to blame your genes. A new study by the genetics company 23andMe has identified 15 regions of the human genome that are linked to being a morning person.
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Why Trees Everywhere Break at the Same Wind Speed
Trees made of hard and soft wood, or of hefty or slender cross-section, all tend to break at roughly the same wind speed, and a new study explains why.
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Zika Sexual Transmission in US Prompts Health Warning
U.S. health officials are warning men who travel to countries where Zika is spreading to take steps to prevent spreading the virus through sex if their partner is pregnant.
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Feline Friends: Leopard Cats Likely Domesticated in Ancient China
Wild leopard cats may have been domesticated by farmers in China more than 5,000 years ago, according to a new study of feline fossils.
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The 'Floating Hills' of Pluto (Photo)
A newly released photo captured by NASA's New Horizons spacecraft during its historic Pluto flyby last July shows that the vast Sputnik Planum region within the dwarf planet's "heart" is studded with chains and clusters of water-ice hills.
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14 New Tarantula Species Include One Named for Johnny Cash
Tarantulas take a starring role in a new study that reorganizes their group, reclassifying the majority of 55 known tarantula species and adding 14 new ones.
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Antiperspirant May Boost Variety of 'Bugs' Living on Your Armpits
Antiperspirant wipes out much of the bacteria under your arms. But the survivors are a diverse bunch.
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Toys Like Me: Why Diversity in Barbie Dolls and Legos Matters
Playtime could broaden kids' perspectives and ideas of what is "good" when it comes to body image, as new, diverse toys come onto the market, sociologists say.
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Kamis, 04 Februari 2016
Facts About the Fungus Among Us
Fungi make up a whole kingdom of living organisms, from mushrooms to mold to yeast.
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Tarantula Photos: Gallery of 'Eight-Legged Teddy Bears'
Tarantulas star in a new study that describes 14 new species living in deserts, mountains, and backyard habitats in the southwestern United States.
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Could You Stomach the Horrors of 'Halftime' in Ancient Rome?
Sure, complain about the music, but modern halftime shows are nothing compared to the horrors witnessed in ancient Rome.
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Why the BMI May Be a Flawed Measure of Health
Your body mass index, or BMI, may not be an accurate indicator of your risk of heart disease or diabetes, new research finds.
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Race Is a Social Construct, Scientists Argue
A group of scientists argues that racial categories are weak proxies for genetic diversity and need to be phased out of biological studies.
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Benefits of Eating Fish During Pregnancy May Outweigh Mercury Risk
Eating fish during pregnancy may be good for a baby's brain, a new study finds.
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Treasures Dug Up by Tomb Robbers Returned to Italy
Archaeological treasures — including Etruscan coffins, statues, and busts that were hidden in a Geneva warehouse, likely by a disgraced British art dealer — have found their way back to Italy.
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Photos: Stolen Archaeological Treasures Returned to Italy
Forty-five boxes of antiquities have been returned to Italy after they were confiscated by Swiss authorities at a warehouse in Geneva. These artifacts were likely dug up by tomb robbers in central Italy, where the Etruscan civilization flourished.
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Weird Ancient Wildebeest Sported Duck-Billed Dinosaur Nose
Duck-billed dinosaurs and an ancient wildebeest-like animal lived tens of millions of years apart, but they have strikingly similar, peculiar noses, a new study finds.
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New Pressure Sensor Could Help Detect Breast Tumors One Day
A new transparent, bendable pressure sensor could be slipped into a pair and help doctors check patients for cancer, researchers say.
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Expert Voices - Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz
A New York Times bestselling nonfiction writer and poet, Cristin O'Keefe Apotowicz is the author of six books of poetry as well as the nonfiction book.
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Super Bowl Teams' Cities See Spike in Flu Deaths
A new study finds that cities whose teams play in the Super Bowl have an increase in deaths due to flu among older adults that year.
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Michelangelo Worked Despite Arthritic Hands
Prolonged hammering and chiseling accelerated degenerative arthritis in the hands of Michelangelo.
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100-Foot Asteroid to Buzz Earth Next Month
The near-Earth asteroid 2013 TX68, which is thought to be about 100 feet long, will zoom past our planet on March 5. The space rock could come as close as 11,000 miles or stay up to 9 million miles away during the flyby, researchers say.
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Our Sun Is A Roiling Ball Of Magnetism, Computer Reveals | Video
Looping, swirling, whipping magnetic fields – not visible to the naked eye – power and direct titanic explosions off the Sun’s surface.
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4 New 'Flatworm' Species: No Brains, No Eyes, No Problem
Four new species of deep-sea flatwormlike animals that resemble deflated whoopee cushions and lack complex organs have solved a complicated puzzle about their group's placement on the tree of life, scientists found.
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Fine-Tune the World with 'Augmented Reality' Earbuds
New earbuds from the Here Active Listening can now instantly transform sounds from your surroundings. These wearable devices seek to "augment reality" — in this case, your soundscape.
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Underground Ramp Makes Himalayas 'Grow' Between Big Earthquakes
The fault that lies beneath the Himalayas is kinked, with a subterranean ramp that grows the mountains in between major earthquakes, new research finds.
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Rabu, 03 Februari 2016
Tapeworms: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Tapeworms are flat, segmented parasites that can grow in a host's intestine and feed for 30 years.
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In a World With No Antibiotics, How Did Doctors Treat Infections?
Alternative therapies have been used to treat infections since antiquity, but none are as reliably safe and effective as modern antimicrobial therapy.
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Legionnaires' Disease Might Sometimes Spread Between People, One Case Suggests
Legionnaires' disease may be able to spread from one person to another, in rare cases.
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Head Trauma Linked to Same 'Plaques' Seen in Alzheimer's
People with brain injuries may have a buildup of the same plaques in their brains seen in people with Alzheimer's disease, a small, new study suggests.
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Conquer Mont Blanc from Your Couch with Google Street View
It's now possible to scale the brilliant, snowcapped peaks of Mont Blanc, one of Europe's tallest mountains, from the comfort of your couch.
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Aging May Slow When Certain Cells Are Killed
Can getting rid of certain cells lead to a longer life?
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How Millennials Feel About Being Called Narcissistic
Millennials are frequently told they're the most narcissistic and entitled generation. How does that make them feel?
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New Worm Species Looks Like 'Churro' Fried Dough Pastry | Video
The Xenoturbella churro is one of 4 deep-sea worm recently discovered 5,577-feet (1,700 meters) down in the Gulf of California.
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Eagles Trained To Intercept Drones | Video
A company called 'Guard From Above' has trained birds of prey to take down drones in situations where they are used for hostile and/or illegal purposes. Dutch National Police Corps are employing the birds in a new drone monitoring initiative.
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Here's the Happiest State in the Country
Hawaiians may be the happiest and healthiest, while West Virginians reported the lowest sense of well-being in the country, a new survey reports.
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The Happiest States in the Country in 2015: Full List
Hawaiians may be the happiest and healthiest, while West Virginians reported the lowest sense of well-being in the country, a new survey reports.
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Dutch Police Deploy Drone-Disabling Birds of Prey
In the Netherlands, police officers are inaugurating a new species of animal partner — eagles — to take down illegal aerial drones.
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Electric Patch Helps Some People with PTSD in Small Study
People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) could someday be helped by wearing an electric patch on their head while sleeping, researchers say.
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Riding High: Pot-Smoking Drivers Evade Blood Tests
People who drive after smoking marijuana are at greater risk of car crashes, but blood tests to check for the drug may not be a reliable way to catch impaired drivers, a new study suggests.
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New HPV Vaccination Recommendations Released
Health officials released an update to the schedule of vaccines recommended for children.
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Daddy Longlegs Fossil Keeps Erection for 99 Million Years
An unfortunate death for an aroused male arachnid gives researchers a rare look at ancient harvestman genitalia.
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Photos: 19th-Century Martial Arts for Cops
A book written by samurai in 1888 reveals martial arts practices for police of the day. These highly guarded techniques were revealed in text and illustrations.
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Samurai Secrets: 1888 Martial Arts Manual for Cops Revealed
The highly guarded martial arts practices are revealed in this 1888 book in which samurai help train police in their techniques, which included how to tie suspects up using paper string and non-lethal ways of fighting.
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Gallery: Erect Arachnid Penis Trapped in Amber
A 99-million-year-long erection? Well, sort of: Scientists discovered a spider relative trapped in amber, with its erect penis preserved. Here's a look at the male daddy longlegs in all its glory.
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Facts About Brown Snakes
North American brown snakes are nonvenomous, unlike the Australian variety, which is among the most venomous in the world.
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Camel Milk: Nutrition Facts, Risks & Benefits
Some experts say camel's milk may help fight a number of diseases, including diabetes, cancer, shingles and autism.
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Map of Winter Storm Jonas' Wind Shows Destructive Gusts
Winter storm Jonas brought with it record-breaking amounts of snow and winds when it plowed through the northeastern and mid-Atlantic United States in late January. Now, scientists at NASA have created a map showing the direction and speeds of the gusts.
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Zika Prevention: The Buzz on Genetically Modified Mosquitoes
Scientists are exploring the possibility of using genetically modified mosquitoes to curb the spread of the Zika virus.
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Sexually Transmitted Zika Case Confirmed in Texas
A person in Dallas appears to have spread Zika virus to another person through sex, health officials said today.
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To Prevent Another Dust Bowl, the US Must Sow the Right Seeds (Op-Ed)
To prevent another Dust Bowl, don't plant the wrong seeds.
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MIT Team Wins SpaceX Hyperloop Design Contest
On Saturday (Jan. 30), a team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) won the first stage of the SpaceX Hyperloop design competition, which was held at Texas A&M University in College Station.
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Curiosity Rover on Mars Snaps Epic Selfie with Sand Dunes (Photo)
The car-size Curiosity rover was hard at work investigating Namib Dune — part of a larger complex of shifting dark Martian sand called Bagnold Dunes — when it captured the photo on Jan. 19.
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Solved Bedbug Genome May Help Combat the Blood-Suckers
Scientists have decoded the bedbug's genome, and the findings might help researchers develop new ways to exterminate the blood-sucking parasites.
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Ravens Know When Food-Thieving Rivals Are Watching
A new study found that ravens seem to know when they're being spied upon by a rival who might steal from them, and then take steps to protect their food.
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Baby Frogs Dine on Mom's Unfertilized Eggs
Two tiny frogs hiding out in Taiwan are new species to science and it turns out the tadpoles of the newfound tree frogs munch on their mom's gooey, unfertilized eggs. The frogs also have brilliant-colored eyes.
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Expert Voices - Lynn Scarlett
The global managing director for public policy at The Nature Conservancy, Lynn Scarlett served at Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior in 2006 and currently chairs the Science Advisory Board of NOAA.
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How Zika Virus Spreads: Chain of Events Explained
It's not likely that there will be large outbreaks of Zika virus infections in the U.S., officials say. Here's a look at why.
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Smartphones Could Generate Own Power with New Coating
A transparent material that can be attached to a smartphone's touch screen could help the device generate electricity whenever anyone taps it, researchers in China say.
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Is Spring Near? Punxsutawney Phil Doesn't See His Shadow
Early this morning, the Punxsutawney Phil signaled that spring is near as he saw his shadow in his 130th prediction. How often does he get it right?
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Innovative Wound-Healing Technique Could Save Limbs
New wound dressings aimed at helping people whose wounds won't heal have an unconventional source: human placental tissue.
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Why Sand Tiger Shark Devours Aquarium Mate (Video)
Any sharks that want to enhance their reputation as fearsome predators should follow the lead of a sand tiger shark at the Coex Aquarium in Seoul, that surprised aquarium goers by devouring a fellow shark, and taking nearly a day to finish the job.
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Gossip is a Social Skill — Not a Character Flaw
Let’s face it: gossips get a bad rap.
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Microcephaly Linked to Zika Virus Is a 'Public Health Emergency,' Officials Say
Recent increases in the number of babies in Brazil born with microcephaly — underdeveloped skulls and brains — that has been associated with outbreaks of the Zika virus constitute a public health emergency of international concern.
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Groundhogs on the Menu? The Wild History of Punxsutawney Phil
Punxsutawney Phil may not know it, but groundhogs were part of the menu on Groundhog Day in the late 1800s.
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US Military’s F-35 Fighter Jets to Make British Debut in July
The U.S. military's next-generation F-35 fighter jets will make their long-awaited overseas debut this summer at two air shows in the United Kingdom, Air Force officials recently announced.
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Massive Bird Die-Off Puzzles Alaskan Scientists
Thousands of dead seabirds have washed up on Alaskan shores over the past nine months. And while a dead bird washing ashore is a fairly common occurrence, these large numbers are leaving scientists concerned and confused.
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Flu Season Is Here; CDC Warns of Severe Cases in Young Adults
Flu season has started, and although it's not as bad as last year's, there have been reports of severe illness in some young and middle-age adults, according to the CDC.
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Energy Evolves as 4th Industrial Revolution Looks to Nature (Op-Ed)
As we enter a fourth industrial revolution, business may turn sharply towards conservation.
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