Daddy Longlegs: Three Critters, Same Name

The term "daddy longlegs" can refer to three different types of bugs, and only one of them is a spider.



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Francis Crick: Co-Discoverer of DNA's Double Helix

Francis Crick's work unlocked the secret to how genetic material gets passed from parent to child.



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A 'Cyborg Astrobiologist' To Study Alien Planets

Researchers' new system could study other worlds with a cell phone camera.



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Dog Kisses are More Than Just Slobber (Op-Ed)

A kiss from your dog can be a boon to your health, and your pet's.



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Cadence Sensors: What Are They and How Do They Work?

Cadence sensors allow cyclists to better control bike speed and effort for maximized results.



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Record Electric Vehicle Sales Could Have Climate Impact (Op-Ed)

As electric vehicles sell, what will be the impact on greenhouse-gas emissions?



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Chemistry Driving Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Vehicle Developments (Op-Ed)

New tech may bring fuel-cell vehicles to showrooms sooner than many consumers expected.



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After 40 Years, Promise of Wilderness Protection Stands (Op-Ed)

Decades-old promise to protect California's Drakes Estero stands up in court.



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Alessandra Ambrosio Sweaty Workout in Santa Monica

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Antarctica's Extreme Salt-Loving Microbes Swap DNA

Microbes living in Antarctica's saltiest lake swap huge chunks of genetic material as a means of surviving their harsh environment.



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Holly Peers Topless in Blue Lingerie for Nuts September 2013

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How Would a Government Shutdown Impact Science?

An analysis of the effects of the last government shutdown sheds light on what would happen this time around.



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Miranda Kerr Goes Shopping in Low Cut Blue Dress in Paris

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Strange Condition Lets Woman Hear Sounds But Not Words

A woman lost the ability to hear words during antiretroviral therapy, though she could hear other sounds. Doctors found that the impairment was caused by lesions in the brain. Once the lesions healed, the woman was able to hear words again.



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Joanna Krupa Red Hot Bikini Body on Miami Beach

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Joanna Krupa in a Red Bikini Top Poolside in Miami

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Reese Witherspoon Wears Blue Shorts for a Jog in Santa Monica

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Giant Hornets Stinging China, Killing Dozens This Year

Dozens of people have died and hundreds more have been seriously hurt this year after being stung by swarms of giant hornets in China. Powered by NewsLook



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Stacey Poole Topless 2014 Calendar Photoshoot

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Chanelle Hayes Topless 2014 Calendar Photoshoot

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Melissa Debling Topless 2014 Calendar Photoshoot

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Optical Illusion Explained in Monkey Brain Study

Look closely at the FedEx logo and you'll notice that the space between the 'E' and the 'x' creates the outline of an arrow. Now, a new study reveals the part of the brain that creates such invisible shapes.



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Infertile Woman Gives Birth After Experimental Treatment

A 30-year-old woman in Japan who stopped having regular periods and was thought to be infertile was able to become pregnant and give birth thanks to an experimental fertility treatment, researchers report.



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What Is the Illuminati?

The Illuminati was an 18th-century secret society made up of influential intellectuals of the time. Also known as the Bavarian Illuminati, they opposed the Church's control over science; promoted the education of women; and opposed state oppression.



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5 Surprising Ways to Banish Bad Breath

Bad breath is annoying, but it's not that hard to fix with the right attention. Here are five ways to treat halitosis.



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Image of the Day

Amazing images every day!



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Taylor Momsen Lifts Up Her Black Top Onstage in Fort Lauderdale

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Jessica Alba, Alexa Vega and More Latin Hotties at The 2013 NCLR ALMA Awards

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Ancient Kingdom Discovered Beneath Mound in Iraq

The city's remains, which include cuneiform texts and artwork from palaces, are now part of a mound created by human occupation rising about 32 feet above the surrounding plain.



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The Holy Land: 7 Amazing Archaeological Finds

From a massive structure beneath the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea Scrolls to a palace that may have been used by King David, archaeological discoveries abound in the Holy Land, a place of great religious importance.



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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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Plastic Moon: Propylene Detected On Titan | Video

The main ingredient in industrial plastic number 5, has been detected in the atmosphere of the Saturn moon. The propylene molecule was missing in Voyager 1's probe of the moon in 1980, and had baffled scientists until now.



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Shutdown May Hinder California's Rim Fire Cleanup

One of California's worst wildfires continues to burn in Yosemite National Park, where employees will be furloughed if the government can't pass a budget tomorrow.



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In Photos: Ancient City Discovered in Iraq

Cuneiform inscriptions and works of art reveal the palaces that flourished in the city called Idu throughout its history thousands of years ago.



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From Grittiest Street To Greenest | Video

Chicago has invested $14 million into a mile and a half of one of the grittiest streets in the city to turn it into one of the greenest using reflective asphalt, smog-eating cement, 95 species of trees, wind and solar powered lights and much more.



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Incredible Technology: How Today's Archaeologists Kick Indiana Jones' Butt

From X-ray guns that can identify an artifact's chemical makeup to ground-penetrating radar that can detect buried pyramids, the technologies used to study ancient human civilizations are anything but ancient.



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NEON: Monitoring Planet Earth's 'Heartbeat' | Video

The National Ecological Observatory is a network of more than 100 sensors located across the country that will give scientists an 'EKG' for planet Earth, a crucial tool for monitoring environmental health in a changing global climate.



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Reese Witherspoon Leggy in a Leather Skirt Out in Beverly Hills

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Vanessa Hudgens Hiding in Black Shorts in Studio City

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Elle Fanning Out Shopping at a Halloween Store in Toluca

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Courtney Stodden Shows Cleavage in a Tight Blue Leather Dress in LA

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Iggy Azalea Wears A See-Through Top to Paris Fashion Week

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Climate Change Witness: Stefanie The Flood Victim | Video

After two 'once in a hundred years' storms flooded her house two years in a row, Stefanie Kravitz understands on a personal level how the increasing severity and frequency of powerful storms predicted by climate change is a threat across the country.



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Iggy Azalea Shows off Her Big Booty in Purple Dress for Paris Fashion Week

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Chelsea Handler Bikini Paddleboarding in Hawaii

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Climate Change Witness: Emily The Rim Fire Survivor | Video

For Emily Dondero, a native of central California, the Rim Fire was easily the largest wildfire she lived through and an eye opening example of the costs of fighting the results of climate change instead of investing first to limit future disasters.



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Climate Change Witness: Reverend Edwards Fighting Sea Level Rise | Video

Fighting for social justice and equality in Louisiana has been a lifelong pursuit of Reverend Tyronne Edwards, but if you ask him today what the most important issue is to his coastal parish, the answer is simple: climate change.



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Climate Change Witness: Hugh The Texas Rancher | Video

Lower and lower annual rainfall and added competition from the fracking industry is making it harder for small ranchers to get the water they need for their herds, a fact Hugh Fitzsimons says ranchers recognize but aren't yet willing to face.



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Climate Change Witness: Matt The Iowan Farmer | Video

As a 5th-generation farmer, Matt Russel intimately understands the climate and seasonal weather patterns that affect his crops. Atypical weather, like the excessive rain fall last year, is a danger to his livelihood.



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Climate Change Victims Speak Up At Congressional Forum | Video

At the Congressional Safe Climate Caucus Forum in September 2013, farmers, ranchers, beekeepers and more talk about the effects that storms and droughts have had on their lives.



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Mini Neptunes | Space Wallpaper

In the star cluster NGC 6811, astronomers have found two planets smaller than Neptune orbiting Sun-like stars, as seen in this space wallpaper.



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Fusion Experiments Inch Closer To Break-Even Goal

Scientists are getting closer to producing fusion energy, the same power source that makes the sun shine. In recent experiments they inched nearer to reactions that produce more energy than they needed to get going.



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Vaccine Refusal Contributes to Whooping Cough Outbreaks

The 2010 whooping cough outbreak in California may have been fueled, at least in part, by clusters of individuals who refused to vaccinate their children, a new study suggests.



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Drop in Preschoolers Taking Mental Health Meds

The percentage of young children receiving psychiatric medication has stabilized since reaching a peak, a new study says. Warnings of the health risks of the drugs from the FDA may have contributed to fewer prescriptions, researchers said.



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Kelly Andrews Topless in Black Lace Lingerie Photoshoot

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Earthquake Detection: Smartphone Tech Could Improve Response

Chips embedded within smartphones and laptops may significantly enlarge the network of seismic data collected from earthquakes in densely populated cities, and could help improve the efficiency of emergency response efforts.



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Coolest Science Stories of the Week

Abraham Lincoln at Gettysburg? A forehead nose? The sex life of ancient bears? These are more are the coolest stories in Science this week.



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Wow! The Most Amazing Images in Science This Week

The sinking of Venice, the oldest fish face and blooms on the Bering land bridge are just a few of the great images we found for you this week.



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Do Elephants Weep as an Emotional Response? (Op-Ed)

Is weeping a purely human emotion?



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Report Reveals Cause of Massive Madagascar Whale Stranding (Op-Ed)

What caused the stranding of whales in Madagascar?



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Small Reactors, Big Hype (Op-Ed)

Are small modular nuclear reactors truly a better deal than large power plants in terms of cost and safety?



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Sonar Blamed for Mass Stranding of Melon-Headed Whales

Four years ago, about 100 melon-headed whales mysteriously entered a shallow lagoon system in northwest Madagascar and became stranded. Now scientists say the creatures' demise was likely brought on by sonar used to map the ocean floor for ExxonMobil.



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Amanda Cerny Topless Playboy Photoshoot

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New Climate Report More Confident About Alarming Changes

The latest landmark climate change report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change was released today (Sept. 27), and it states the most certainty to date of humanity's role in causing global warming and climate change.



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Clara Alonso Tasty Photos in the Lingerie Lovely Campaign 2013

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Hypothetical Dunking for Science

While James Mickens' official title is Microsoft Research team member, he is also known as the "funniest man in Microsoft Research."



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James Mickens, Microsoft's 'Lebron James' of Computer Science Waxes Philosophic | Video

This self-proclaimed "Galactic Viceroy of Research Excellence," who regards the basketball superstar as his biggest influence, talks about computer science and his personal-professional journey.



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'Breaking Bad': 6 Strange Meth Facts

From its use in World War II Nazi soldiers to its scary health effects, here are six odd facts about methamphetamine.



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IPCC Climate Change Report: Experts React

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released part of its latest major report on the science of global warming today (Sept. 27). As policymakers digest the latest findings, here are some responses from scientists and other experts in the field.



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Pond Scum Leads to Critical Brain Research Tool

A tiny, relatively simple organism helps scientists understand how the brain works.



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Jessica Alba Flashes Legs at the ‘A.C.O.D.’ Premiere in LA

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Richard III Tomb Design Sparks Controversy

Displeased with the Leicester Cathedral's tomb design, some members of the Richard III Society are reportedly pulling their funds from the medieval king's reinterment.



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Amanda Cerny Wears a Blue Bikini for a Photoshoot in the Hollywood Hills

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Global Warming Evidence: 2007 Report Compared to 2013 (Infographic)

The IPCC's 2013 report presents the strongest case yet that humans are responsible for the changes in the Earth's environment.



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Mouse Neurons Flash From Pond Scum DNA | Animation

The tools that algae use to detect light for photosynthesis optimization have been transplanted (via safe virus) into mice. This will give scientists the ability to electrically activate their neurons with light.



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Pilot's Heart Attack: How Often Do Flight Emergencies Happen?

A pilot's heart attack turned a United flight en-route to Seattle into a dramatic scene as passengers and crew tried to save the pilot's life during an emergency landing Thursday night. How unusual are heart attacks during a flight?



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What Is Hummus?

Relatively new to the American palate, hummus is a Middle Eastern dip or spread consists of cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, garlic and tahini (a paste made from sesame see



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Lynsie Lee Sexy Topless Photos

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Yvonne Strahovski Super Hot in 2013 Joseph Chen TChad Magazine

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Is iOS 7 Making You Feel Sick? Here's Why

Apple's new iOS 7 software is apparently making some people seasick on solid ground. Experts on motion sickness say the sharpness of the screen and the motion of the icons might be confusing people's brains.



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What Is Veal?

Like many culinary terms, "veal" came to English from French. Veal is the meat of a young cow, or calf, as opposed to "beef" (also from French), an adult cow's meat.



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Surprising Reasons You Drink Too Much Wine

Exactly how much wine you pour can vary depending a variety of factors, such as the size of the wineglass, whether the glass is on the table, and even the color of the wine, a new study finds.



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Nicole Meyer Sexy in Besame Lingerie 2013

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Study Finds Most Drug Commercials Misleading

Ads for over the counter drugs are worse than those that require a prescription.



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What Is Normal Blood Pressure?

Blood pressure is one of the vital signs that health care professionals measure to assess general health. It quantifies the force of blood against the walls of the arteries as it travels through them.



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Ashley Smith Topless in Purple Magazine September 2013

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Gaming’s Whacked Out Week: September 27

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Jessica Alba Visits Maria Menounos on Set of ‘Extra’ in LA

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Irina Shayk See-Through Photoshoot by Sebastian Faena for V Man

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Climate Change Impact: NASA's 21st Century Predictions | Video

According to models, temps and precip. will change dramatically over the next 87 years, with amounts varying per location. Worldwide land area temperatures are predicted to increase, along with areas of heavier and decreased precipitation.



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Did Venus Give Earth the Moon? Wild New Theory on Lunar History

Is the moon a present from Venus, which once had a moon and then lost it? A wild new theory puts the scenario out there.



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United Nations Report Calls Global Warming "Unprecedented" (Infographic)

The IPCC report found that “with 95 percent certainty” at least half of the observed warming could be accounted for by human activity.



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Marblelike Lens for Smartphones Could Be DSLR Killer

Small enough to fit in a cellphone, a tiny spherical lens attached to fiber-optic cables can pull in crisp images from a third of a mile away.



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3D Printed Toothbrush Tailored to Your Teeth

Forget electric toothbrushes — using 3D printing, engineers have developed a new kind of toothbrush tailor-made to fit a person's mouth. All a person must do to brush is bite down.



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Teddy Bear Could Help Kids Cope with Diabetes

Children with Type I diabetes face constant finger pricking and insulin injections. But now a new teddy may make having the condition a bit more bearable.



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The Material Side Of 3D Printing | Video

Carine Carmy, Director of Marketing for Shapeways, explains the challenges and possiblities that new materials bring to 3D printing.



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Bubonic Plague Still Kills Thousands

Despite its reputation as a medieval disease, the bubonic plague still sickens thousands of people around the world every year. Unstable African countries have the highest infection rate.



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Number of Confirmed Alien Planets Nears 1,000

Four of the five main databases that catalog exoplanet discoveries now list more than 900 confirmed alien worlds, and two of them peg the tally at 986 as of today (Sept. 26). So the 1,000th exoplanet may be spotted in a matter of days or weeks.



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Planets of Promise | Space Wallpaper

This space wallpaper is an artist’s impression showing the view from the exoplanet Gliese 667Cd looking toward the planet’s parent star (Gliese 667C).



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Microbes in Seafloor May Gobble Oxygen

New oxygen measurements from deep seafloor sediments provides further proof that large populations of microbes inhabit the oceanic crust.



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IPCC Report: Strongest Case Yet for Human-Caused Global Warming

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's latest report on the science of global warming adds more certainty to the notion that human activities are to blame for the effects of climate change since the 1950s.



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Reader Finds September 27, 2013 Includes Amber Heard, Kristen Bell, Natalie Hall, and More

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Can the World's Oldest and Largest Democracies Come Together Over Climate? (Op-Ed)

Can India and the U.S. find common ground to lead on addressing climate change?



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Kelvin Temperature Scale: Facts and History

Kelvin is useful in scientific applications because there are no negative numbers. The lowest temperature on the scale is 0 K.



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How Children in Vietnam May Prevent the Rhino's Extinction (Op-Ed)

Will kids be the key to stopping rhino poaching?



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Christina Milian Birthday Full of Cleavage

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West Coast Gets First Marine Wilderness Park | Video

37 years after Congress promised the American people full wilderness protection to Drakes Estero (Point Reyes National Seashore in California), a federal court upheld a ruling to close the Marin County oyster farm. Their lease had to run its course.



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Andressa Urach Topless on a Beach in Lisbon

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Animals Have Moves Engineering Only Dreams Of

Insect flight reveals new strategies for muscle control during movement.



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Images: A Goosefish's Ethereal Veil of Eggs

Monkfish may themselves be aesthetically challenged, but they lay their eggs in the form of a gauzy, billowy veil that drifts in the ocean for days.



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Goosefish Lays an Amazing Egg Veil

Goosefish, also known as monkfish, may be among the most aesthetically challenged creatures around, but when the homely bottom-feeders lay their eggs, they create something beautiful: a gauzy, billowy veil that drifts in the ocean for days.



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Killer Hornets Terrorize China

Officials in China are warning people to beware when walking through wooded areas, due to a rise in the number of deadly hornet attacks caused by the Asian giant hornet — also called the yak-killer hornet - which has killed 28 people this year so far.



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Kenda Perez Gold Bikini Photoshoot in Palm Springs

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Cat Overpopulation Spawning Novel Rescue Approach (Op-Ed)

Is there a humane solution to the shelter-cat population boom?



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Christina Milian Shows Cleavage at ‘Baggage Claim’ Premiere in LA

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Eiza González Hot in Glamour México September 2013

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Sextastic Twitpic Roundup Includes Nicki Minaj, Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, and More

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IPCC to Release Major Climate Change Report Tomorrow

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), an organization created by the United Nations to assess the state of global warming, will release part of its newest major report tomorrow (Sept. 27).



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Who Isn't Using the Internet? (Infographic)

A recent poll shows that 15 percent of Americans don't use the Internet at all.



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Gracie Carvalho Hot Photoshoot in Victoria’s Secret September 2013

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Skeleton of Ancient Prince Reveals Etruscan Life

The body, sealed for 2,600 years until this week, may be a relative of the legendary fifth king of Rome.



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Circuit That Controls Overeating Found in the Brain

When a particular circuit in the brain is stimulated, it causes mice to voraciously gorge on food even though they are well fed, and deactivating this circuit keeps starving mice from eating, a new study shows.



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Sam Cooke vs Holly Peers in Page 3 Topless Battle

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Ashley Greene in Tights Leaving the Gym in LA

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How Climate Change Could Make Mercury Pollution Worse

More mercury will be released to the atmosphere and the oceans due to wildfires and violent storms, which are more likely to occur in a climate change scenario.



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The Surprising Source of Most Mercury Pollution

Small-scale gold mining is responsible for most current mercury pollution. But overall, the largest source of the heavy metal is "legacy mercury" emitted by humans decades or centuries ago.



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Earthquake Case: Convicted Italian Geologist Denounces Charges

A rare manslaughter case involving earthquake prediction continues to play out in Italy, as one defendant calls the ruling "illogical."



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Irina Shayk Sexy in Simons Lingerie Fall 2013

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Venice's Gradual Sinking Charted by Satellites

Venice, the "floating city" of romance and gondolas, is slowly sinking into its watery foundations. A new study reveals how much of this sinking is due to manmade versus natural causes.



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To Avoid Fights, Mice Sing to the Clouds

Deep in the cloud forests of Central America, two species of singing mice put on a high-pitched opera to mark their territory, researchers discovered. The rodent cousins have overlapping lifestyles and singing helps them stave off clashes.



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Flu Vaccination Rates Rise, But Officials Still Urge Shots

More Americans are getting vaccinated against flu, but there is still room for improvement, public health officials said today. As we enter a new flu season, officials urged Americans to get their flu shot.



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Singing Mouse Serenades The Sky. Really. | Video

Move over Celine Dion. Alston's singing mouse (Scotinomys teguina) emits sopranino trills to mark its boundaries deep in mountain cloud forests. [The little vocalist even takes a bow.]



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Scarlett Johansson Hot ‘Don Jon’ Promos

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Mellisa Clarke Topless in Bizarre Magazine November 2013

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Dania Ramirez Pregnant Boobs at ‘El Sueno De Esperanza’ Gala

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Fossil of Ancient Amphibian Choking on Last Meal Up for Auction

The gruesome fossilized scene depicts a predatory amphibian that bit off more than it could chew. The larger creature died mid-meal with the smaller one's body half-consumed some 300 million years ago.



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'Tidal Body Clocks' Found in 2 Marine Animals

Marine creatures seem to have two body clocks — the circadian clock widespread in all animals, and another clock that is pegged to the daily or monthly variations in the tides.



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Monica Bellucci See-Through Wet Dress on Set of ‘The Milky Way’ in Ljubuski

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What Is Raspberry Ketone?

Raspberry ketone is touted as a weight-loss aid. But how strong is the evidence that taking raspberry ketone supplements may actually help you lose weight? And is it safe? Here's what experts had to say.



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Photos: Amphibian 'Death Scene' and Other Fossils Up for Auction

A fossil containing the remains of a large, predatory amphibian choking on another creature is up for auction in October, along with various other amazing fossils, such as that of a ruminating hog.



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Deadly Flesh-Eating Drug Arrives in US

In the vast pharmacopeia of illegal street drugs, few have as heinous a reputation as desomorphine, popularly known as crocodile or "krokodil," an opiate that's chemically related to morphine and heroin.



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Vitamin D and Your Health: It's Not a 'Cure All'

Vitamin D may have many benefits for health, but a new study finds that taking vitamin D supplements does not help lower blood pressure. Still, there are reasons to make sure you are not deficient in "the sunshine vitamin."



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Seaside Towers | Wallpaper

This stunning wallpaper shows Redwood National Park in California.



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Strange Spinning Star Is 'Missing Link' of Pulsars

A perplexing fast-spinning star just might be the 'missing link' in a long-standing pulsar mystery, scientists say. A newfound neutron star 18,000 light-years from Earth alternates between two kinds of pulsars in a never-before-seen discovery.



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Want to Phone Aliens? Help Get Your Messages On NASA's Pluto-Bound Spacecraft

A group of renowned scientists, engineers, artists and others need your help to send a message into the universe aboard a spacecraft bound for Pluto.



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"The Smile of a Dolphin," Banned in Texas (Op-Ed)

Why was "The Smile of a Dolphin" banned?



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What is Known, and Unknown, About Parkinson's Disease? (Op-Ed)

What are the causes of Parkinson's disease?



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Tarantula Facts

There are more than 800 species of these hairy, nocturnal archnids.



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Internet Pet Dealers Finally Face Oversight (Op-Ed)

Pets sold online finally get the protections they deserve.



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Chernobyl: Facts About the Nuclear Disaster

The accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine has been described as the worst nuclear disaster the world has ever seen.



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NASA Interactive Reveals New Earth Perspectives (Op-Ed)

New interactive NASA maps reveal the beauty and complexity of Earth.



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With IPCC Report, Climate Change is Settled Science (Op-Ed)

Is there still a debate over humanity's impact on climate change?



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Was President Bush's Stent Surgery Necessary? (Op-Ed)

Are stent surgeries over-prescribed?



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Joanna Krupa Nip Slip Wardrobe Malfunction in Miami

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Christina Milian Cleavy in a Tight Dress at The Supperclub in LA

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Omega-3s Fail to Keep Aging Brains Sharp

Omega-3s, fatty acids found in high levels in fish and nuts, don't seem to help keep the brain sharp, new research suggests.



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Image of the Day

Amazing images every day!



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New Prosthetic: Man Controls Bionic Leg with Thoughts

A 32-year-old man who lost his leg below the knee after a motorcycle accident four years ago now has a robotic prosthesis he can control with his mind.



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Get a Grip: How Frogs Hold on in Flowing Water

Torrent frogs have an amazing ability to climb in wet environments near waterfalls, where ordinary tree frogs would be washed away. The frogs' sticky secret, the researchers found, involves hugging wet and rough surfaces with their toes, belly and thighs.



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How Birds Evolved From Small Meat-Eating Dinosaurs

The arms got longer, the legs got shorter, and they were flying.



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What Is Quinoa?

Native to South and Central America, quinoa is an herb (not a grain). Quinoa seeds are traditionally used in soups, made into beer and ground into meal for making porridges and cakes. Its rich nutrient quality make quinoa a "superfodd."



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Kimberley Garner Shows Off Her Bikini Body in St. Tropez

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3D Printers Make Art for Future Robots

Could art be made in such a way that both humans and computers can understand and appreciate it? In an attempt to bridge the gap in art perception by humans and robots, an artist uses 3D printing to create sculptures made of computers' basic language.



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In Photos: Art for Robots

In an attempt to bridge gap in art perception by humans and robots, Ashley Zelinskie, a Brooklyn-based artist uses 3D-printing to create sculptures made of computer’s basic language, the binary code.



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What Is Vertigo?

Many people mistakenly say "vertigo" when they mean fear of heights or simple dizziness. But in medical circles, vertigo refers specifically to a false sensation of movement, usually caused by inner-ear problems.



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Cryptozoology: Does It Matter If Bigfoot Is Real?

The International Cryptozoology Museum in Portland, Maine is the world's only museum devoted to the world population of cryptids, including the Loch Ness Monster, Yeti, Bigfoot, amongst many others that remain unidentified.



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Emma K Topless Naughty School Girl Photoshoot

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Vanessa Hudgens Sexy Performance at Bootsy Bellows in West Hollywood

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