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Finding E.T. May Become Harder If Aliens Go DigitalScientists may have an extra challenge when it comes to detecting alien civilizations, but not for the reasons you might think.
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Star Birth Frenzy Revealed in New PhotoA frenzy of star birth has been captured in a new photo of a distant — but extremely bright — galaxy.
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Negative Stereotypes Stick With YouThe damage from negative stereotypes is real and long-lasting, and related to the depletion of limited self resources, a new study finds.
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Giant Sand Dunes on Titan Shaped by Backward WindsGusty winds that blow in reverse of prevailing weather on Saturn's largest moon Titan appear to shape some of the moon's odd equatorial sand dunes, a new study finds.
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What's at the Center of Black Holes?Produced from the implosion of massive stars, black holes are wells in the fabric of space-time so deep that nothing, not even light, can escape them.
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A Vegetable Oil for the Future?
A never-before studied fat has potential as a very low calorie veggie oil—and a direct biofuel, say scientists.
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Don't Want to Exercise? Blame Your Genes
People who stand the most risk of contracting a health condition due to risky habits are also the most likely to favor genetic over behavioral health information, finds a new study.
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Jaguars' Hunting Patterns RevealedBrazilian jaguars tagged with GPS collars revealed the elusive species’ hunting circuits and kill rates.
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Plastic Designer Molecules May Boost Immune System
Plastic Designer Molecules Fight Illness
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Mystery Explained: How Frozen Humans Are Brought BackInduced hibernation of yeast and worms through oxygen deprivation sheds lights on rare episodes of humans who recover after apparently freezing to death.
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Treated Cotton Could Help Fight Gulf Oil SpillCotton sheets soaked in a secret chemical have the ability to literally grab and transport oil from water.
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Cockroaches Prefer To Dine TogetherCockroaches make collective decisions about where to eat, shows new research which will affect pest repellent and artificial robots.
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Exotic Particle Caught After It Changes Flavor
A thorn in the side of current fundamental theory of physics, the ability of neutrinos to change electronic flavor has been directly observed for the first time by Italy’s OPERA detector.
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New Theory for Life's First Energy Source
Scientists propose that an obscure molecule related to phosphorus was the critical spark in the emergence of life from inanimate matter.
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Brain Quickly Remembers Complex Sounds
A new study on acoustic memorization reveals a remarkable ability of the brain to recognize patterns in complex sound and noise.
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Unemployment Linked to Dislike of DemocracyJoblessness prompts discontent with democratic political systems, finds a study intended as a warning to policy makers.
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Butterfly Effect Could Improve Security of MoneyThe iridescence of butterfly wings will soon see use as security patches on banknotes. Scientists have unlocked the secrets behind the microscopic structure that makes simultaneous colors possible.
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Some Cod Populations at Historic Lows
Formerly abundant cod fish stocks in Canada have dwindled to nearly unrecoverable levels.
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The Pill Linked to Low Libido in WomenWomen’s sexual health may suffer from the use of hormonal contraceptives, suggests a new study.
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Darwin Dynasty Cursed By InbreedingCharles Darwin's family suffered from the deleterious effects of inbreeding, a study finds.
