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The robots are coming, but will we love them?
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Dinosaur egg incubation research strengthens evolutionary link with birds
Some species of dinosaurs incubated their eggs in a similar way to modern birds, a new study has Continue reading…
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Controversial update to 'bible' of psychiatry fuels debate over foundations of mental health
For years, the diagnosis of mental illness has largely relied upon one book — the Diagnostic and Continue reading…
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I think, therefore I heal: the weird science of neurofeedback
Imagine if treating a mental illness was as simple as playing a video game — except your mind is Continue reading…
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Study links low bacteria levels in circumcised men with HIV resistance
Multiple studies have shown that circumcision decreases a man's risk of contracting HIV by as much Continue reading…
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Nanosponges could soak up deadly infections like MRSA from your bloodstream
Researchers have developed biomimetic nanosponges that could prove an effective way of dealing with Continue reading…
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Amateur space enthusiasts may have discovered missing Soviet Mars lander
Photos captured from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter may provide new clues about a Soviet Continue reading…
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Where did we come from? Prehistoric fossils may rewrite human evolution
Painting by John Gurche, courtesy of Lee Berger and the University of the Witwatersrand A Continue reading…
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Can we grow a stronger-than-steel 'wonder material' to save the world?
It’s stiffer than Kevlar, thinner than paper, and in a few years, it may be mass-produced using Continue reading…
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NASA to launch planet-hunting mission with Google-backed satellite
NASA this week announced plans to launch two new projects: a mission to search for new planets, and Continue reading…
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Microsoft says new Kinect for Windows launching next year
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AT&T adds 'administrative fee' to wireless bills, stands to rake in hundreds of millions from unwitting customers
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Ride-sharing app Lyft raises a $60 million war chest to fight regulators and creep factor
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Microsoft puts a Windows 8 key on its latest mice, hopes to improve navigation (hands-on)
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The science of tornado prediction: can technology keep us safe from future storms?
