Παρασκευή 31 Μαΐου 2013

Tornadoes Touch Down in Twister-Ravaged Okla. City

The tornado emergency includes Moore, Okla., hit by an EF5 twister this month.



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Health Care Reform: Analytics May Offer a Cure (Op-Ed)

Can data crunching improve health care?



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Is More Global Warming Hiding in the Oceans? (Op-Ed)

Historic data yields modern lesson on climate.



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The Surprising Optimism of Tornado Victims (Op-Ed)

Despite disaster, victims often remain optimistic.



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Hayden Panettiere, Jessica Alba, and More in Summer Fun Gallery of Bikini Babes



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Boudicca: Warrior Queen of the Iceni

Boudicca, queen of the Iceni tribe in England, led a revolt against the Roman Empire in A.D. 60.



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Joanna Krupa Topless in a Bikini Poolside in Miami



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SpaceX Dragon Astronaut-Manager Loves 'After Earth' Spaceship | Video

SpaceX Senior Engineer Garrett Reisman (former NASA Shuttle astronaut) is helping to get the U.S. back into the manned spaceflight business. He is tasked with retrofitting the SpaceX rocket/capsule to carry humans.



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The Acid Test: Changing Seas Trip Up Baby Squid

Damage to squid could reverberate throughout the ecosystem



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The Effects of Global Warming

The consequences of global warming are expected to be far-reaching, long-lasting and, in many cases, devastating.



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Types of Faults

Faults are categorized into three general groups based on the sense of slip or movement.



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Facts About Cadmium

Properties, sources and uses of the element cadmium.



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Facts About Silver

Properties, sources and uses of the element silver.



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Will Humans Ever Understand Consciousness? Scientists and Philosophers Debate

From the mind-body duality to Jennifer Aniston neurons, experts discuss what it means to be conscious.



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This Earthquake Just Won't Quit

Slow earthquake under New Zealand started in January, will likely continue for several months.



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Carbon Dioxide Greening Deserts

Desert plants leafing out as atmospheric carbon dioxide levels rise.



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Can Biology Explain Sex Differences in Depression?

Depression rates are higher among women than men. Why?



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Ants Ring Woman's Doorbell Repeatedly

Police uncover the antsy source of late-night doorbell ringing.



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Ex-Microsoft Exec Plans Marijuana Brand

A former Microsoft executive plans to create the first US national marijuana brand, with cannabis he hopes to eventually import legally from Mexico. Powered by NewsLook.



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Despite Mammoth Blood Discovery, Cloning Still Unlikely

Despite the discovery of an amazingly well-preserved mammoth, finding enough usable DNA to clone one is still very unlikely, experts say.



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Image Gallery: Stunning Mammoth Unearthed

A stunningly preserved mammoth fossil was unearthed on an island off the coast of Siberia



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Jessica Hart is Summertime Fine in a Short Shirt in NYC



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Reader Finds May 31, 2013 Includes Madonna, Kim Kardashian, Sharon Stone and More



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Sharks More Valuable in Ocean Than As Food, Study Finds

Shark ecotourism generates $314 million worldwide each year, according to new research.



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Is Mars Infested With Pareidolia Rats?

Is it a rat? Or is it a rock? (It's a rock.)



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How Turtles Got Their Shells

Turtle shells evolved before dinosaurs roamed the earth.



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The Nanodoctor Will See You: Tiny Particles May Help Fight Disease

Researchers are designing tiny particles to act as medicine.



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A Blast of a Find: 12 New Alaskan Volcanoes

Alaska's remote wilderness still holds surprises for explorers, including newly discovered volcanoes containing clues to climate change.



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Does Pot Need a Corporate Brand?

A former Microsoft exec sees big opportunities in "corporate weed."



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Images: New Volcanoes Discovered in Alaska

View some of the newly discovered volcanoes in Southeast Alaska's Inside Passage.



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Pamela Anderson Looks Amazing in Vogue Brazil June 2013



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AnnaLynne McCord Bikinis with Her Sisters on the Beach in LA



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Yes! Orgasms During Birth Are Real, Study Suggests

Rare but real, childbirth orgasms may be a pain-easing side effect of delivery.



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Marielle Jaffe Goes Topless for Super Hot Photoshoot



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Gaming’s Whacked Out Week: May 31



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New Camera Sensor Eliminates Need for Flash

It's 1,000 more light-sensitive than most imaging sensors.



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Artist's 'Cloning Agency' Replicates Jesus, Lady Gaga

The art is meant to spur conversation on the nature of identity and scientific progress.



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Google Honors Petri Dish Inventor with Doodle

Company marks Julius Richard Petri's 161st birthday.



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Wikipedia ‘Edit Wars’: The Most Hotly Contested Topics

A behind-the-scenes look at Wikipedia reveals what people argue about in different languages.



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Sarah Shahi Shows Off Her Bikini Body in Hawaii



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Ancient Redwoods | Wallpaper

This beautiful wallpaper shows Redwood National Park in California. Coastal redwood forests with virgin groves of ancient trees, including the world's tallest, thrive in the foggy and temperate climate.



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Enchanting Whale Songs, Stories of a Changing Arctic

Scientists who track narwhals, belugas and bowhead whales spoke at the World Science Festival.



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Deep Arctic Waters Still Flowed During Last Ice Age

Research shows sea ice formed and melted like it does today.



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Is College Worth the Money?

From the sticker price to the higher earnings potential here are some of the pros and cons of higher education



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9 Conditions That Pregnancy May Bring

Not only is pregnancy uncomfortable, it can lead to conditions ranging from pesky to perilous.



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Kendall Jenner Wears Short Shorts in West Hollywood



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Kendall Jenner Long Legs in Leggings in West Hollywood



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Nicole Murphy Paddleboarding in a Tiny Bikini in Hawaii



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Nina Agdal Bikini Photoshoot for Maaji Swimwear



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Poisons and Panaceas: Plants Tell History of Healing

500 herbs at the New York Botanical Garden show why modern medicine owes a great debt to botany.



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Image Gallery: 7 Potent Medicinal Plants

Five-hundred herbs with healing properties are on display at the New York Botanical Garden this summer in an exhibition called 'Wild Medicine.'



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RAW VIDEO: Penguins in Japan March in African Costumes

Penguins of African origin welcomed the arrival of around 50 African leaders to Japan with a costumed parade in Yokohama on Friday. Powered by NewsLook.



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Believe or Deceive? Why Liars Are Difficult to Sniff Out

Researchers are investigating whether humans can be trained to more accurately identify deception.



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'Poop Transplants' Stall Amid New Rules

Poop transplants have come to a near standstill amid new rules from the Food and Drug Administration.



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Gallery: Most Famous Waterfalls in the US

Gaze at these amazing waterfalls, from tourist attractions to cult favorites.



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Cloning Contest Seeks Worthiest UK Dog

The winner gets 70 percent off the expensive procedure to clone their dog.



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The Jobs Where Employees Gain the Most Weight

Waistlines expand at the workplace, thanks to poor eating habits and a lack of exercise.



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The 'Belief' That Could Get You Promoted

Employees who strongly identified with the company mission rose to become idea leaders.



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Πέμπτη 30 Μαΐου 2013

Smithsonian Digs Into Extraordinary Fossil Collection

Unique ollection offers remarkably well -preserved specimens donated by citizen scientist.



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Possible 'Comet of the Century' Blazes Up in New Photos

Comet ISON already sports a tail, though it's still far from the sun.



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Mystery of Moon's Lumpy Gravity Explained

Astronomers used data from NASA's Grail probes to study gravitational anomalies on the moon.



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Champ: America's Loch Ness Monster

The American counterpart to Nessie is said to lurk in Lake Champlain, on the border between Vermont and New York.



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Mars Rover Curiosity Finds Pebbles Likely Shaped by Ancient River

The pebbles seen by the Curiosity rover provide more evidence that water once flowed on Mars.



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Mars-Bound Astronauts Could Face Higher Risk of Cancer

Being aboard a manned mission to Mars may expose astronauts to dangerously high levels of radiation that could elevate their lifetime risk of developing cancer.



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What Is Global Warming?

Global warming is the gradual heating of Earth's surface, oceans and atmosphere.



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Facts About Palladium

Properties, sources and uses of the element palladium.



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Facts About Rhodium

Properties, sources and uses of the element rhodium.



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Like People, Stars Should Cut Back on Salt for Longer Life

Stars that have less salt in their compositions live longer lives, a new study shows.



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Caterpillars' 'Leftovers' Delicious To Mountain Mammal

New research explores the unique interaction between caterpillars and tiny pikas.



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Can a Singer Break Glass?

Even trained opera singers might have a tough time breaking glass.



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Big Feet a Turn-On for Men in This Village

Rural Indonesian villagers prefer a woman with large feet.



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12 Obsolete Technologies Americans Still Use

Tube TVs, VHS tapes, beepers--these timed-out technologies just refuse to die.



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New Feathered Dino May be World's First Bird

The discovery of the bird-like creature could ruffle feathers among paleontologists.



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Alice Goodwin Topless in Lingerie for a Boobtastic Shoot



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Cassie Reveals Sideboob in Esquire July 2013



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Frogs Fading? Amphibian Census May Guide Recovery Leaps (Op-Ed)

Can frog-watching save amphibians from disease?



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UK Sees Coldest Spring in 50 Years

Cold weather also brought snow to France; ski resort re-opens.



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Doomsday: 9 Real Ways the Earth Could End

Hollywood may create far-fetched apocalyptic movies, but scientists' visions of planet Earth's doom are even more terrifying



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Sextastic Twitpic Roundup Includes Miranda Kerr, Rihanna, Ariana Grande, and More



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French Model Noemie Lenoir Performs Topless at ‘Le Crazy Horse’ in Paris



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Kelly Brook Heats Up GQ Turkey June 2013



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Jessica Bueno Sexy Shoot in FHM Spain



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Sabine Jemeljanova vs Sam Cooke in Page 3 Topless Battle



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GPS 'Junk' Data Reveals Volcanic Plumes

Approach could make air travel safer.



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Oldest Complete Torah Found in Italian Library

The 12th century Hebrew scroll was sitting in the library of the University of Bologna for centuries.



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Funding to Allow Better US Hurricane Prediction Following Sandy

Congress approved $23.7 million in funding for the National Weather Service to improve forecasting computers.



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Untamed River | Wallpaper

This wallpaper shows the Buffalo National River in Arkansas, which flows freely for 135 miles and is one of the few remaining undammed rivers in the lower 48 states.



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For Veterans, Mental Health Care Often Fragmented

How can we improve access to mental health care for veterans?



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Deforestation Plants the Seed for Rapid Evolution in Brazil

Seeds are shrinking in Brazil's Atlantic Forest.



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Gallery: Brazil's Vanishing Birds

Large fruit-eating birds are becoming locally extinct in areas of Brazil.



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Gel Offers New Possibilities for 'Soft' Robots

The gel absorbs water at room temperature but expels it at higher temperatures.



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Olivia Wilde Stunning in BoBo 2013 Ad Campaign



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Olivia Wilde Wears the Same Bikini on the Beach in Hawaii



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Russia Evacuating Floating Arctic Research Station

Crumbling Arctic ice forces Russia to rescue Arctic researchers.



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Paris Hilton in a Black and White Swimsuit in Maui



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Kendra Wilkinson Flashing Cleavage and Legs in Calabasas



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Submarine Expedition to Explore Uncharted Caribbean Reef

The submarine will take photos and samples of deep-sea creatures.



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Upgraded Deep-Sea Submersible 'Alvin' Sets Sail

The sub Alvin is readying to test its new upgrades



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Whales Get Bitten by Mosquitoes, Too

The tiny insects can spell serious trouble for these marine giants.



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Hurricane Season 2013: Storm Coverage

The 2013 hurricane season begins on June 1, and is expected to be a busier-than-average one. Stay tuned to this page for the latest updates as storms form through the end of the season on Nov. 30.



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Is Caffeine Addictive?

It's possible the people at Starbucks are caffeine addicts.



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Can't We All Just Get Along? What Psychology Tells Us About Political Gridlock

A Q&A with Diane Halpern, a cognitive psychologist who has examined hyperpartisanship in American politics.



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Arctic Sea Ice Melt Disrupts Weather Patterns

Fall and winter weather patterns shift in the Arctic.



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Fast-Spinning Magnetic Star Has Strange Glitch

A powerful magnetic star is inexplicably slowing down and scientist aren't sure how.



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How 'Emotional Memories' Differ in Kids with ADHD

Kids with ADHD are at increased risk for emotional problems, and researchers now say they may know one reason for this.



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Hellish Venus Dried Out Because It's Closer to Sun

Hellish Venus Dried Out Because It's Closer to Sun



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Most Primitive Dinosaur Embryos Discovered

The toothy embryos belong to a T. rex-like predator.



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Shaman 'Rainmaking' Center Discovered in South Africa

Religious leaders summoned the gods for rain on this towering clifftop centuries ago.



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8 Things Bosses Say That Make Workers Happy

Sometimes all it takes is a the willingness to say these few things that makes the difference between happy and unhappy employees.



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Animal Sex: How Crabs Do It

Most crabs prefer the missionary position while essentially "naked."



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9 Job Openings Employers Can't Fill

For the second year in a row, skilled trade workers are the most in demand and employers can't find people to fill the jobs.



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'After Earth': Science Fact or Fiction?

The movie “After Earth” takes plenty of liberties with science but may teach a wide audience about the human impact on the planet.



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Τετάρτη 29 Μαΐου 2013

New Green-Eyed Butterfly Is Rare American Discovery

It's odd for truly distinct butterfly species to be identified in the United States today.



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Carmen Ortega Cleavy Motorcycle Photoshoot in Santa Monica



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What is Augmented Reality?

Augmented reality is technology that not only interacts with you, but enhances your senses with images, information and audio.



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A Doc on the Plane? 1 in 600 Flights Have Emergencies

Every year, 2.75 billion passengers fly around the world. What happens when a medical emergency occurs on board?



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Poop Transplants: How Well Do They Really Work?

Researchers question the methods of a recent study on poop transplants.



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Apes Have Temper Tantrums, Too

Chimpanzees and bonobos get mad when their decisions don't pan out.



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Deep-Sea Worms Can't Take the Heat

Deep-sea worms happy at lower temperatures than previously thought.



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Facts About Ruthenium

Properties, sources and uses of the element ruthenium.



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Bonobo Makes An Emotional Choice | Video

A bonobo chooses to wait one minute for three pieces of food rather than get one piece of food immediately. The ape then scratches itself while waiting, a sign of anxiety and a hint that bonobos use emotions to drive their decisions just as humans do



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Nina Agdal Super Hot Bikini Polaroids



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Summer St Claire Topless in a Thong Photoshoot



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Endangered Sea Turtles Feed in Potentially Hazardous Parts of Gulf of Mexico

A study reveals new details about the foraging patterns of the Kemp's ridley sea turtle.



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Village of the Elephants In Dzanga-Sangha Forest Reserve | Video

Elephants gather in a clearing known as the 'Village of the Elephants' at the Dzanga-Sangha Forest Reserve in the Central African Republic.



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Eye On Early Universe | Space Wallpaper

Astronomers have used ALMA to pinpoint the locations of more than 100 of the most fertile star-forming galaxies in the early Universe. This fascinating space wallpaper shows close-ups of a selection of these galaxies.



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Inside Life Science: Sticky Stem Cells

These researchers are using the stickiness of the cells to separate them for further study.



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Bondage Benefits: BDSM Practitioners Healthier Than 'Vanilla' People

People who practice BDSM score better than those who don't on psychological measures.



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High Blood Pressure Linked to Declining Brain Function

A new study examined how high blood pressure in the central arteries may predict cognitive decline.



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Why Do Some Blond Kids Go Dark?

Towhead blonds are often brunettes before puberty. Why?



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Claudia Romani Plays Darts in Pink Lingerie in Miami



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Earliest Triceratops Cousin Found

Scientists discovered a new three-horned dinosaur with a huge bony frill around the back of its head.



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Perfectly Preserved Mammoth Blood Unearthed in Ice

The partially gnawed mammoth had blood and tissue that was perfectly preserved because it had never thawed and refrozen



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There's a Traffic Jam on Mount Everest

More climbers attempting summit, clogging paths.



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Allergy Meds Can Pose Driving Hazard, FDA Says

Allergy medications affect your ability to drive.



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Nabilla Benattia Sizzles in FHM France June 2013



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Why Older Adults Are Happier

Older adults may be better able to deal with negative emotions like anger and anxiety.



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Must Sharks Keep Swimming to Stay Alive?

Sharks don't all "breathe" the same way.



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Anamara Barreira Topless Photoshoot for Sexy Magazine June 2013



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Jennifer Nicole Lee Loses Bikini Bottom on Miami Beach



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Mutant Mosquitoes Lose Ability to Sniff Out Humans

New methods for repelling mosquitoes could work by disrupting the pesky insects' sense of smell.



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UN Seeks to Stop Illegal Elephant Poaching

The UN Security Council will meet to discuss links between the illegal ivory trade and political instability in Africa.



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Cicada Cam Lets You Watch Brood II Live

You can watch the 17-year-old insects live thanks to the Science Channel's cicada cam.



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Kate Beckinsale Flashing Legs in Short Shorts in Malibu



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Heather Graham Shows Off Her Bikini Body in Rio de Janeiro



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Seafloor 'Breathing' Could Help Forecast Big Earthquakes

Small earthquakes brought on by the Earth's tides could help scientists forecast the next large, destructive earthquake.



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Nuking Dangerous Asteroids Might Be the Best Protection, Expert Says

A spacecraft to deliver a nuclear warhead to an asteroid is under study.



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Hey Buddy, Wanna Buy a Dead Sea Scroll?

The sale of these priceless antiquities has angered many experts.



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Preventing an Elephant Eden from Becoming Paradise Lost

Can the U.N. help defeat ivory poachers?



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5 Surprising Facts About Breadwinner Moms

More American moms than ever are the primary source of income in their family.



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Moore Tornado Debris Would Make Mile-High Pile

Debris is about half that created by the EF5 that struck Joplin, Mo.



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'After Earth': Can Humans Transform Fear Into Bliss?

In moments of extreme fear, the body can sometimes flip people into a state of bliss.



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Underground Experiment Asks Why We're Not Antimatter

A theorized particle decay could help explain why the universe contains so little antimatter.



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Medical Treatments: Advantages Touted Over Risks, Survey Finds

Patients More Informed About Pros than Cons of Medical Treatments



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Technology Use Before Bed Linked with Increased Stress

Using technology before bed may be stressing us out.



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7 Things Workers Lie About

It appears many employees abide by the belief that a little white lie never hurt anyone. Here are 7 your employees are probably telling you.



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Crystal Harris in a Bikini at Sapphire Pool in Vegas



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Τρίτη 28 Μαΐου 2013

Obesity Bias Common Among Medical Students

Two separate studies suggest how obese patients might be treated by doctors.



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Candice Swanepoel in a Yellow Bikini on Miami Beach



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Smart Spiders Learn Best Way to Snag Prey


Spiders have spatial learning abilities, new research finds.



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Jedi Mind Trick? Brain Thinks It Inhabits Virtual Body

A mental illusion merges a virtual body with a real one.



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Men and Women Lie About Sex to Meet Gender Norms

Both ladies and gents feel pressure to meet gender expectations when it comes to sex.



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Facts About Technetium

Properties, sources and uses of the element technetium.



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Medieval Readers Had Eclectic Tastes

Literature as diverse as poetry and legal documents were often bound in the same manuscript.



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Lacey Banghard Topless Treats in Nuts May 2013



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Rita Rusic Soaks up the Miami Sun in a Pink Bikini



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Paris Hilton in Sexy Bikini Photos



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Pres. Obama Thanks Tornado Forecasters in Oklahoma

Obama credits forecasters with helping to warn residents in time.



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Ruby and Jade Shine Light on Earth's History

Scientists propose ruby and jadeite as first 'tectonic gemstones.'



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In Photos: Obama Visits Tornado-Hit Oklahoma

The president meets with first responders and residents of Moore, Okla.



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Watch Bug Invasion on a Live Cicada Cam

Every 17 years Cicadas invade the East Coast. This year, if you can't make it to see the bugs in person, you can watch them take on your computer via a live camera that the Science Channel launched.



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Promises of Vitamin C and Ibuprofen for TB

Can cheap and already available drugs help treat tuberculosis until we find new ones?



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Normal of Not? How Coffee Drinking May Brew a Mental Disorder

Caffeine intoxication and withdrawal are both listed as disorders by DSM-5.



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Thought of Money Makes You Less Social, Study Suggests

Money may influence how people perceive others in social settings, research finds.



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Anja Rubik and Andreea Diaconu Topless Shoot in Vogue Paris June 2013



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Antarctica's Ecosystem Is 33 Million Years Old

Ancient ecosystem change had global effects.



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NASA Telescope May Hunt for Rocky Mars-Size Planets Around 'Failed Stars'

Mars-size exoplanets could be visible with the Spitzer Space Telescope, according to a new proposal.



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Rihanna Touching Herself Onstage in Bilbao



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Vanessa Hudgens Bares Midriff Hosting Electric Run LA



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400-Year-Old Plants Awoken in Arctic

Once covered up by glaciers, the plants known as bryophytes were found intact, with some showing signs of regrowth, researchers said.



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Earth's Vital Signs | Space Wallpaper

This stunning space wallpaper is based largely on observations from the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) — a sensor aboard the Terra Satellite — on July 11, 2005.



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Frozen Plants From 'Little Ice Age' Back to Life

Glacier melt has exposed land that hasn't seen light since the Renaissance. Powered by NewsLook.



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More Colorado Kids Accidentally Eating Medicinal Marijuana

A study compared incidents of marijuana ingestion by children before and after the modification of medicinal marijuana laws in 2009. Powered by NewsLook.



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Why I love . . . megapixels

What's next for pixels?



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Sara Jean Underwood ‘Gavin Von Karls’ Lingerie Photoshoot



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Nikki Leigh Bikini Shoot for Playboy Condoms in Beverly Hills



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Plasticized Bodies Come to Singapore Medical School

The technology keeps tissues preserved indefinitely.



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What Is Sand?

Ordinary sand is one of the most diverse materials on Earth.



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Accidental Pot Ingestion Spikes for Colorado Kids, Study Finds

Pot brownies soon may be sold in child-proof packages in the state.



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Olivia Wilde Goes Paddleboarding in a Black Bikini in Hawaii



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Ana Belen Balboa Topless in Interviu Magazine June 2013



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Chile, Argentina Towns Evacuate as Volcano Threatens Eruption

Copahue volcano could erupt in the next few days.



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Accessory Turns iPhone Into High-Tech Lab

Forget the laboratory, smartphones bring biological testing out into the field.



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Dolphin-Assisted Birth: Nice, or Nuts?

Is a carnivorous wild animal an ideal midwife?



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Los Angeles River Re-Opens to Public

Section of river through city opening to kayaking, fishing.



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Tiny Sensor Promises Better Monitor for Environment

Sensor-on-a-chip holds potential for monitory ecosystem and human health.



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Googly Eyes Help Rats Watch for Birds

Rats can always see what's above them thanks to their shifty eyes, scientists say.



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Record-Challenging Heat on the Way for Midwest, East

Extremes continue during the last week of May as some areas go from snow and frost to 90-degree temperatures and record highs.



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Earliest Case of Child Abuse Discovered in Egyptian Cemetery

The toddler died some 2,000 years ago, but fractures suggest violent shaking and direct blows.



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Fertile Women More Likely to Wear Red

Women are more likely to wear red or pink at the time of the month when they are most fertile.



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Image Gallery: Digging Up a Cemetery in Dakhleh Oasis

Archaeologists found a toddler with evidence of child abuse.



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Δευτέρα 27 Μαΐου 2013

Tulisa Contostavlos in a Leopard Print Bikini in Spain



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Tulisa Contostavlos Poolside in a White Bikini in Spain



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Nicole Murphy Flaunts Her Bikini Body in Hawaii



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Ashley Kirk Golden Topless Playboy Photoshoot



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Ashley Kirk Bikini Body in Malibu



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