Social Trends: Φεβρουαρίου 2014

Παρασκευή 28 Φεβρουαρίου 2014

Bone Replacements and Heart Monitors Spur Health Revolution in Open Source 3D Printing (Op-Ed)

The evolution of 3D printing has moved quickly and it is now poised to alter every aspect of our lives and health.

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Why We Do Dumb Things on Smartphones (Op-Ed)

Users regularly do that when they scan, click and navigate to potentially untrusted internet resources with only a machine-readable matrix – a QR code – to lead the way.

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LGBT Youth Struggle Worldwide, Researcher Seeks Remedy

Developmental psychologist Ryan Watson uses research from the U.S. and Norway to help improve the daily lives of LGBT youth.

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Could Sugar Power Cell Phones Of The Future?

Researchers are harnessing the power of sugar to fuel electronics.

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Skara Brae: Prehistoric Scottish Village

Skara Brae is a well-preserved prehistoric village on the west coast of Orkney, Scotland. Visitors can still sit on the furniture in the stone huts.

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Jennifer Nicole Lee Upskirt View in Miami

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Mummies' Milk: World's Oldest Cheese Found in China

Ancient mummies unearthed in the Taklamakan Desert in China were buried with chunks of cheese, the oldest evidence of cheese yet found.

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Computer Scientist Uses Creativity to Teach Computer Skills

Incorporating cultural norms into a computing system's technology interface helps adults learn computer skills faster.

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Protecting Vulnerable Freshwater Aquifers Critical Task

Visualizing the groundwater flow in these areas helps scientists better understand the risk involved.

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Fitbit One: Fitness Tracker Review

The Fitbit One is a lightweight fitness tracker that tracks steps, distance walked, calories burned, floors climbed and sleep. Here's what I found after testing the device.

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Spider Bite Kills Florida Man

A man in Florida has succumbed to complications from a venomous spider bite, probably from a brown recluse, authorities told the Associated Press.

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British Storms Uncover WWII Bombs, Ancient Trees

A wet and wild winter in Great Britain has altered coastal areas, revealing live munitions from World War II and the remains of 10,000-year-old forests.

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Jawbone UP24: Fitness Tracker Review

The Jawbone UP24 is a fitness tracker that tracks steps, distance walked, calories burned, and sleep patterns. Here's what I found after wearing the device for a week.

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Time-outs to a Ph.D., Mischievous Scientific Curiousity Pays Off | Video

Haitian-Ameican, post-doctoral fellow Wanda Eugene designs technology interfaces that meet users where they are.

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Barely There? Chinese Company Debuts World's Thinnest Condom

It's so thin it set records. A Chinese company has created the world's thinnest latex condom, snagging the Guinness World Record for the barely-there wrapper.

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Today's Green Minute…California Cleanin’

California is fed up with cleaning up the plastic that collects on its waterways and beaches, but whose responsibility is it to clean up this made-made marvel that never breaks down? The plastic manufacturers make the stuff…should they clean it up?

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Does a Bedtime Snack Help or Hurt Your Sleep?

Eating a small snack a few hours before bedtime may help you sleep by preventing hunger from waking you. However, there are no snacks that guarantee to put you to sleep.

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Mountain Lion Family Feast Caught on Camera

A mountain lion cub honed her hunting skills on a dead mule deer caught by mom earlier this month in California's Malibu Creek State Park.

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Realistic Visualizations Help Scientists Understand Karst Groundwater Flow | Video

This videos shows Ray tracing visualization of groundwater flowing through limestone aquifers in South Florida.

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Photos: Mountain Lion Family Feast

Amazing images of a mountain lion family feasting on a mule deer carcass were captured with a remotely-activated camera in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

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Zohydro: America's Deadliest New Drug?

One of the most controversial drugs to come to market in many years, the new painkiller known as Zohydro ER (hydrocodone bitartrate) is setting off alarms in the medical, law enforcement and drug rehabilitation communities nationwide.

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Ocean's Biggest Current Carries More Water Than Thought

The world's biggest wind-driven ocean current carries 20 percent more water than previously thought, scientists announced this week.

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Mr. Skin Minute Topless Screencaps for February 28, 2014

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Amy Adams Cleavy at Vanity Fair And Chrysler Toast To American Hustle in LA

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The Best Pedometers of 2014 Do More Than Count Steps

Pedometers can be useful tools to help you track progress towards your fitness goal, and perhaps even motivate you to be more active.

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Kate Moss Topless Photoshoot for Lui Magazine March 2014

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Proposed California Law Could Make Plastic Producers Clean Up Their Mess | Video

Cleaning up the plastic debris on California's beaches is a costly venture ($420 million to be exact), and a recently proposed bill could incentivize plastic producers to reduce packaging waste and make them pay for part of the clean up.

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Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato and Eva Longoria Step Out to the Unite4 Humanity Event in LA

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Storms Bringing Needed Rains to California Seen From Space

New images from space reveal the storms that are bringing much needed rains to California. Though the storms will help, they won't make much of a dent in the historic drought.

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Pandas' Latest Threat Is … Horses?

A surge in popularity of horse ownership in China's Sichuan Province threatened the Giant Panda. Only 1,600 pandas live in the wild.

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Wavy vs. Straight: Physics of Curly Hair Teased Out

The first detailed model of a 3D strand of curly hair has been created, a development that could be a boon for the film and computer animation industries, researchers say.

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Google Street View Unveils Two New Undersea Locations

Google street view has added an image of whale sharks and an underwater museum to a set of undersea images of the planet.

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Anais Zanotti and Coralie Teraiefa Show Off Their Bikini Bodies in Miami

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More Topless Photos of Valentina Matteucci

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Scarlett Johansson Hot in Dazed and Confused Spring 2014

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NASA's Planet-Hunting Kepler Spacecraft a 'Gift That Keeps on Giving'

Though a glitch ended Kepler's original operations last May, the mission continues to discover distant worlds, adding a whopping 715 new exoplanets to the tally on Wednesday. Many more will follow, and a new mission could keep Kepler busy for years.

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NASA's Curiosity Rover Looks Up at Huge Mars Mountain (Photos)

NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has taken some dazzling new photos of the Red Planet landscape, showing in sharp detail where it's been and the long road ahead, which leads to the base of a 3.4-mile-high mountain.

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Viral Video: Whale Smacks Girl in Head

During a calm whale watching trip in a Mexican lagoon last week, a woman got smacked in the head with a tail fin.

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Winds from Black Holes Pack Surprisingly Strong Punch

Black holes can blast their surroundings with much stronger winds than previously thought, scientists say. The discovery will help better model the evolution of black holes over time, and help uncover the huge influence they can have on host galaxies.

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Brittany Cole Does A Sexy Photoshoot In Huntington Beach

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Alaska's Warm Weather Could Mean Mushy Iditarod Race

Thanks to a few inches of fresh snow, the route for Alaska's venerable Iditarod sled dog race, which kicks off on Saturday (March 1), may be in much better shape than race organizers feared just a week ago.

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Undocking | Space Wallpaper

ATV Albert Einstein backs away from the International Space Station shortly after undocking at 09:55 CET (08:55 UT) on Oct. 28, 2013, as seen in this space wallpaper.

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Fat Belly? Diet Affects Where You Pack on Pounds

Excess saturated fat promotes the accumulation of belly and liver fat, which has been linked to heart disease and diabetes, new research suggests.

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Medieval Candelabra Hints at Forgotten Sea Routes

A mysterious candelabra found on the sandy seafloor off the Spanish island of Ibiza may hint at a supply route to a medieval Islamic colony in southern Spain, a new study finds.

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Πέμπτη 27 Φεβρουαρίου 2014

Reader Finds February 28, 2014 Includes Brooklyn Decker, Farrah Fawcett, Sofia Vergara, and More

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Sea Sapphire: The Most Beautiful Animal You’ve Never Seen (Op-Ed)

Meet one of the most beautiful animals I have ever seen.

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The Challenge of the Modern Scientist is to Avoid Career Suicide

Contemporary popular culture presents us with characters such as Big Bang Theory’s Sheldon Cooper, single-mindedly and single-handedly in pursuit of a theory of everything.

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Next-Gen Neural Prosthetics Require a New Materials Approach

Engineers are developing the next wave of neural prosthetics.

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Anonymous Genetic Profiles Aren't Completely Anonymous

Human genomes are a boon to medical research, but pose privacy risks.

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Whales Moving Into Thawed Arctic Ocean

Whales are pushing into new territory as the far north warms quicker than the rest of the planet and sea ice retreats.

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What Is Jet Lag?

Jet lag results from disruptions to the body's "clock" or natural, circadian rhythms. This internal clock — which runs on an average 24.1-hour schedule — controls sleep, wakefulness and a host of other physiological processes.

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'Shark's Eye' Videos Capture Predators' Mysterious Habits

Sharks equipped with sophisticated sensors and cameras are helping researchers uncover new clues about their swimming and eating habits. The novel, "shark's eye" views are illuminating some of the least-understood behaviors of these shadowy predators.

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Leanna Decker Topless in Lingerie Photoshoot

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Nina Agdal in Carl’s Jr Bikini Photoshoot

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Pia Mia Perez Bikini Photoshoot for Lolli Swimwear 2014

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Stethoscopes More Contaminated Than Doctors' Hands

Stethoscopes tend to have more bacteria than the palms of physicians' hands.

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Exosuit Lets Scientists Study Glowing Sea Life In Natural Habitat | Video

This massive, 530-pound (240 kilograms) deep sea diving suit, called the Exosuit, is a one-of-a-kind pressurized diving suit designed to let scientists observe sea life at depths as far 1,000 feet (305 meters).

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How New Nutrition Labels Could Change Your Food

The U.S. government's proposed changes to nutrition labels are an important and positive step, and could even spur food companies to give consumers healthier options, but the changes are only part of what's needed to stem the obesity epidemic, experts say

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Dressed for Success? Harvard Researcher Says You May Doing It Wrong

Time to get your weird on. Being confident enough to pull off dressing differently makes other people think you've got it going on.

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Walking Can Recharge the Spirit, But What About Our Phones?

Wearable generators can supply portable, clean energy for powering our mobile devices.

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Juvenile Seal Returns to the Sea After Month in Rehab (Video)

Snow, a juveniles harp seal found in critical condition last month, made his way back into the Gulf of Maine yesterday (Feb. 26) after a month of rehabilitation.

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Exosuit Takes Scientists to Glowing Sea Life

Marine biologists and engineers have now developed a 530-pound marine Exosuit that's designed for ocean depths down to 1,000 feet. The Exosuit will help researchers study bioluminescent and biofluorescent marine life.

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Kelly Brook Sweet Booty in Tights Leaving Jiu Jitsu Class in Beverly Hills

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Images: Rehabilitated Harp Seal Returned to Wild

A juvenile harp seal returns to the Gulf of Maine after a month-long rehabilitation session.

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Shark's Eye View: Sensors Capture Life as a Top Predator | Video

Researchers at the University of Hawaii and the University of Tokyo outfitted sharks with sophisticated sensors and video recorders to measure and see where they go, how they get there, and what they do once they reach their destinations.

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Lonely Cows Are Slow Learners

Early-life isolation -- a common practice on dairy farms -- may be depriving baby cows of the opportunity to reach their full potential.

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Page 3 Topless Battle: Staci Noblett vs Sabine Jemeljanova

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Sextastic Twitpic Roundup Includes Paris Hilton, Rihanna, Alexa Vega, and More

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Hayden Panettiere Shines in Brides Magazine May 2014

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Humans May Have Been Stuck on Bering Strait for 10,000 Years

The founding population of American Indians may have been trapped in a region around the Bering Strait for 10,000 years before colonizing the Americas, a new paper argues.

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Beautiful Mouse Brain Map Holds Clues to Neurological Disease

The first comprehensive and detailed map of the mouse cortex brings scientists a step closer to understanding the brain connection problems that seem to cause diseases such as autism and schizophrenia.

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Pockets of Oil from Exxon Valdez Spill Persist Along Alaskan Coast

Oil from the Exxon Valdez oil spill, the largest in U.S. history until the Deepwater Horizon spill, has been found nearly untouched in small pockets along Alaska's coast.

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In Photos: Ancient Gladiator School Discovered, Recreated

The remains of a gladiator school have been uncovered in Austria and the researchers have used the information to virtually recreate the school in 3D.

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Natalia Proza Bikini Shoot for 138 Water in Malibu

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Watch Rescued Seal Return to Wild | Video

Snow, a juvenile harp seal, returned to the Gulf of Maine on Feb. 26 after spending a month at the Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center at the University of New England in Biddeford, Maine after being found critically dehydrated on a marsh.

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Male Goat's 'Goaty' Pheromone Puts Females in the Mood

The 'goaty' smell of male goats stimulates female goat reproductive systems, new research finds.

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Tiny Crystal Defects Help Drive Plate Tectonics

Researchers recently discovered a new crystal defect in olivine that helps explain how the mantle drives plate tectonics.

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Anja Rubik Topless in Vogue Russia March 2014

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Lisa Opie Shows Off Her White Bikini in Miami

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Michelle Lewin Works Out at the Park in Miami

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Maria Menounos is a Vegas Showgirl on Set of Extra

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New Nutrition Labels: 5 Big Changes to Look for

The nutrition labels on packaged foods will likely get a makeover in the coming years, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

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Top Secret: Boeing Unveils Secure Smartphone That Can 'Self-Destruct'

Aerospace giant Boeing is developing a highly secure, self-destructing smartphone that can encrypt calls, protect stored information, or, if someone tries to tamper with or open the phone's casing, delete all of the device's data.

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Nutrition Facts Label: Proposed FDA Changes (Infographic)

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants to update the labeling on food packages to reflect the latest thinking on diet and nutrition.

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New Trend: Fitness Trackers for Kids?

The trend of using fitness trackers for children is blossoming, but so far, enthusiasm has outstripped actual data on the most effective way to use them.

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The Best Microscopes for Kids

Relatively inexpensive scientific equipment can spark a child's interest in science. Here are some of the best microscopes for kids that aren't just toys.

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Mystery Jets | Space Wallpaper

This detailed space wallpaper shows the central parts of the nearby active galaxy NGC 1433. The dim blue background image, showing the central dust lanes of this galaxy, comes from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope.

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Spacesuit Leak That Nearly Drowned Astronaut Could Have Been Avoided

A potentially deadly spacesuit water leak that nearly drowned an Italian astronaut during a spacewalk last July was one of the scariest close calls in NASA's spacewalk history. In fact, the spacesuit also leaked during an earlier spacewalk.

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5 Weird Facts About Polar Bears

Today (Feb. 27) is International Polar Bear Day, which celebrates everyone's favorite furry beasts of the Arctic. In honor of the occasion, Live Science brings you some wacky facts about polar bears.

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Polar Bears on Google Maps! Street View Comes to the Arctic

Google Street View has taken viewers to the Amazon, the Galapagos, and now, the Canadian Arctic — the home of polar bears. Starting today, on International Polar Bear Day (Feb. 26), people around the world will be able to see the bears in their natural ha

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In Images: Polar Bears on Google Street View

The panoramic images give a glimpse into the life of these elusive arctic beasts, which are under threat from a changing climate.

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Τετάρτη 26 Φεβρουαρίου 2014

Julissa Bermudez in a Bikini at the Beach in Miami

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Can Animals Keep A Beat?

Apart from humans, most animals cannot respond to rhythm.

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We've Delivered our Citizen Kane, Now Give Gaming an Oscars Ceremony (Op-Ed)

Hollywood’s most celebrated actors, actresses and directors are, by now, finalizing their outfits and having their manicures in preparation for the impending Oscars ceremony on 2 March. It’s considerably quieter over in the games industry.

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Personality Differences: Trolls and Cyberstalkers Aren't The Same (Op-Ed)

The recent death of television personality Charlotte Dawson and the possible role that online abuse played in her struggles with depression shows how damaging this behavior can be.

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Second-hand Smoke Linked to Increased Risk of Miscarriage, Stillbirth

Women exposed to tobacco smoke for a long time may have an increased risk for miscarriage, experiencing stillbirth or a pregnancy outside the uterus, according to a new study.

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Ancient Gladiator School Found in Austria

An ancient Roman gladiator school has been discovered in Austria, complete with cell blocks, a training arena and a bath complex, archaeologists say.

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Kat Dennings Big Cleavage at ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’ in NYC

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Population of Known Alien Planets Nearly Doubles as NASA Discovers 715 New Worlds

NASA has confirmed the existence of 715 newly discovered alien planets using the agency's Kepler Space Telescope, effectively doubling the number of exoplanets known today. See what the discovery means for life here.

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Rachel Hunter Topless Playboy Photoshoot

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Kendall and Kylie Jenner Flashes Legs for Steve Madden Photoshoot

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Baby's Rare Brain Tumor Had Teeth

A four-month old infant in Maryland may be the first person to have teeth form in his brain as a result of a specific type of rare brain tumor, according to a new report of the case.

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C-Sections May Boost Child's Risk of Obesity

Babies delivered by Caesarean section may be at increased risk for obesity later in life, a new study suggests.

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Mummy Murder Mystery Solved: Incan Woman's Head Smashed

A mysterious mummy that sat in a German collection for over a century was once an Incan woman who was murdered with blunt-force trauma to the head, possibly in a ritual sacrifice, new research suggests.

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In Images: The Mummy of A Murdered Incan Woman

A mysterious mummy that sat in a German collection for over a century was once an Incan woman who was murdered with blunt-force trauma to the head, new research suggests.

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Chinese Man Sues Government Over Air Pollution

A Chinese man in a northern city is suing the government for the choking pollution that has settled over the city, arguing that the government failed in its duty to protect the environment.

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Vicious Cycle of Weight Gain, Inactivity Causes Obesity

People who are obese spend less than 1 minute per day doing vigorous physical activity, a new study finds.

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Experimental Psoriasis Treatment Shows Promise

The action of a little-understood piece of genetic material could one day help treat a common skin disease.

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Dads' Age Linked with Kids' Mental Health Problems

Men planning to have kids may want to keep an eye on their biological clock: A growing body of research suggests that children born to older fathers are at higher risk for psychiatric and academic problems.

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The Secret to Landing a Job After Graduation? Experience

Want to secure a job in your field after graduation? Here are some tips for current college students to help you get hired right out of school.

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Best Fitness Tracker Bands

Plan to buy a fitness tracker like the Fitbit Force or Jawbone Up? Check out LiveScience's in-depth reviews before making a purchase.

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Super Sexy Screencaps of Beyonce’s ‘Partition’ Video

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Fuzzy Shrub's 'Shooting' Stars Come into Focus (Photo)

Photographer captures stunning look at stellate leaf hairs on the deciduous shrub Deutzia scabra.

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North Korea: Heart of Darkness

A recent image from the International Space Station (ISS) shows in stark detail the utter lack of development in North Korea — widely considered to be a "rogue" state — compared to next-door neighbor South Korea, a rapidly developing industrial power.

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Katherine Heigl Booty in Tights Heading to the Gym in LA

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Golnesa ‘GG’ Gharachedaghi Bikinis in Cabo

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Taylor Swift and Lorde Show Legs On the Beach in Malibu

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Irina Shayk Hot in Xti Spring 2014 Photoshoot

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Bo Osinski Takes Off Her Panties for a 138 Water Shoot in Venice Beach

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Quantum Dropleton: Weird New Particle Acts Like Liquid

Made out of a cluster of electrons and positive charges called 'holes,' the newly created quasiparticle could help physicists locate the boundaries between the quantum world of the very small and the classical world of the human scale.

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The Best Genealogy Software for Tracing Your Family Tree

Some investigation into your ancestry can be done by hand or online, but the serious genealogist may want to invest in software for tracing family tress. Here are some good bets.

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Arrgh! Adventures of 17th-Century Pirate Alliance Uncovered in Ireland

An alliance of pirates preyed on ships laden with treasure, outmatched Britain's Royal Navy, elected their own admiral and, ultimately, were destroyed in a cataclysmic battle against a Dutch fleet in 1614.

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Belle Knox Topless Bedroom Fun Photoshoot

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Bo Osinski Nip Slip While on a Shoot for 138 Water in Venice Beach

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Photos: Searching for Ireland's 17th-century 'Pirate Alliance'

New evidence reveals the adventures of a 17th-century pirate alliance in what is now Munster, Ireland, who were destroyed in a cataclysmic battle.

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Anne Hathaway Wearing Tights Out in LA

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Lea Michele Sexy in V Magazine 2014

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Facebook Tops List of 25 Best Companies for Internships

Want to get a jump on finding a summer internship? Here's a list of the top 25 places to find one.

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What Is Flex Fuel?

A flex-fuel vehicle (FFV) is a vehicle with an internal combustion engine capable of operating on a mixture of fuels, typically gasoline and ethanol.

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New Film Tells Tale of Giant Particle Smasher | Video

The documentary "Particle Fever" tells the story of the launch of the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, in Switzerland, and six of the scientists whose careers depend on what the LHC finds.

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Peaks and Valleys | Wallpaper

This spectacular wallpaper shows North Cascades National Park Service Complex in Washington. Jagged peaks, deep valleys, cascading waterfalls and more than 300 glaciers adorn this diverse and rugged land.

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Meteorite May Harbor Evidence of Mars Life: Study

A team of scientists says that microscopic tunnels and carbon-rich spherules that stud the interior of a Martian meteorite known as Yamato 000593 may have been formed by Red Planet organisms long ago, NBC News reported today (Feb. 25).

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Huge Peanut-Shaped Asteroid Buzzes Earth in NASA Video

NASA watched as a large, peanut-shaped asteroid flew past Earth in early February, and you can see the impressive images in a new video released by the space agency.

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Mysterious Flashing 'Earthquake Lights' Maybe Explained

The mysterious flashes of lightning that sometimes precede or accompany a temblor, called earthquake lights, could be caused by the shifting of grains in the ground surrounding faults.

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Tired of Blizzard Bloat? Reversing Winter Weight Gain (Op-Ed)

You're not the only one packing on pounds this winter.

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Water Security in an Unpredictable World (Op-Ed)

What is the future for water on Earth?

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As Milkweed Disappears, Monarchs are Fading Away (Op-Ed)

The monarch butterfly, once everywhere, is fading from view.

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Watery Graveyard: Fossils Reveal 1st Evidence of Mass Marine Die-Offs

Researchers have found a fossil site in Chile with multiple layers of what appear to be mass strandings of marine animals, suggesting that these events were common even before humans tainted the environment.

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In Images: Marine Fossils from an Ancient Mass Die-Off

Scientists have found the first fossil evidence of a mass-stranding.

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Eyes in the Sky Spy on California Drought

California's startling transformation from green to brown, an effect of the ongoing drought, may be most striking when viewed from space. That's one reason NASA is tracking the impact of California's extreme drought, in partnership with state and federal

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Odd Cause of Humans' Dark Skin Proposed

The early deaths of modern people in Africa who have albinism, a lack of body pigment, suggest that skin cancer pushed humanity to evolve black skin coloration.

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Threatened Owls Pushed Out of Home by Foes

A threatened species of owl is losing a turf war in the Pacific Northwest. Northern spotted owls are getting edged out of their already declining habitat by invading barred owls, a new study finds.

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Kat Dennings Cleavy Out in NYC

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What Is Diverticulitis?

Diverticulitis, a condition that can cause severe and sudden pain in the abdomen, affects the digestive system.

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Emma Frain Topless Screencaps for ZOO Sex Issue Shoot

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Kate Lynn Bock in a Red Bikini in Miami

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US Makes No Dent in Obesity

The obesity rate among children and adults in the United States did not change significantly between 2003-2004 and 2011-2012, new research suggests.

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Higher BPA Detected in People After Handling Receipts

People are exposed to the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) mainly through food. But the potentially harmful chemical is also found on receipts, and can be absorbed into people's bodies through the skin when they handle receipt paper, a new study shows.

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Virtual Reality Treatment Relieves Amputee's Phantom Pain

Amputees who suffer from phantom-limb pain could get some relief, thanks to a potential new experimental treatment involving virtual reality.

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Peru Park Sets Record for Reptile, Amphibian Biodiversity

For reptiles and amphibians, southern Peru's Manu National Park is the most diverse protected area on the planet.

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How Do You Get Herpes?

A herpes infection is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), which comes in two forms: HSV-1, which usually results in oral herpes infections affecting the mouth and lips; and HSV-2, which usually causes genital herpes affecting the genitals and anus.

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Georgia May Jagger Leaving Versace Show in a Leather Black Top

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California's Springtime Wonders Struck by Drought

California springtime usually means spectacular fiery displays of flowers and flowing waterfalls, but this year's drought is putting a damper on the state's natural wonders.

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Water Found in Atmosphere of Nearby Alien Planet

Water vapor has been detected in the atmosphere of one of the first alien planets ever identified by astronomers, scientists announced.

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Why Male and Female Seals Look So Different

Climate and ocean-circulation changes that happened millions of years ago likely contributed to the differences in appearance between certain species of male and female seals.

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Valentina Matteucci Super Sexy Topless Photoshoot

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Chloe Melas Flaunts Her Bikini Curves in Miami

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Kelly Brook Wearing Tights to Jiu Jitsu Class in LA

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Michelle Lewin Bikini Covered Topless Selfies Gallery

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Farmers Get $3 Million in Bee Lunch Money

A new USDA program pays farmers to reseed fields with clover, alfalfa and other plants good for grazing that also feed bees. The initiative is an attempt to counteract colony collapse disorder.

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Rita Rusic Cleavy in a Bikini on Miami Beach

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Sultan of Schwing: How Moroccan Ruler Could Sire 1,000 Kids Revealed

Sultan Moulay Ismaïl of Morocco, "The Bloodthirsty," reputedly sired perhaps more than a 1,000 kids. Now computer simulations suggest this could have been possible if the ruler had sex about once a day for 32 years.

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The Myths of Charles Krauthammer: The Drinking Game (Op-Ed)

Climate denial is becoming all too predictable, so a drinking game could liven things up.

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Richard III DNA Test Sparks Controversy

The University of Leicester plans to sequence the full genome of medieval king Richard III, but not everyone thinks the gene sequencing is scientifically relevant or ethical.

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Spectral Visions | Space Wallpaper

The ghostly Boomerang Nebula, called the 'coldest place in the universe,' reveals its true shape in this amazing space wallpaper from the giant ALMA radio telescope.

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Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Linked to Child's ADHD Risk

Acetaminophen had been considered a safe option for pregnant women suffering from a fever or headaches. But new research suggests the drug may not be as safe for the fetus as thought.

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Leigh Yeager Topless in Gosee Magazine

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Nicole Murphy Shows Off Her Blue Bikini in Maui

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Emily Ratajkowski Sexy in Point Dume Spring 2014 Campaign

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Sun Unleashes Monster Solar Flare, Biggest of 2014

The sun erupted with a major solar flare on Tuesday (Feb. 25), an X4.9 solar flare that is the biggest sun storms of the year. See how a familiar sunspot triggered the massive solar storm here.

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Geoengineering Ineffective Against Climate Change, Could Make Worse

Geoengineering schemes aimed at staving off the worst effects of climate change wouldn't do much to ease the situation and could actually make global warming worse, a new model study suggests.

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Tiny NASA Sun Probe Sees Its Biggest Solar Flare Yet (Video)

A tiny spacecraft with its gaze trained on the sun has observed the strongest solar flare since it launched into orbit last summer, NASA announced.

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What Is Vasculitis?

After suffering from vasculitis for years, actor and director Harold Ramis died of the disease yesterday (Feb. 24) at his Chicago-area home. Vasculitis is the term used to describe a group of diseases that cause inflammation of the blood vessels.

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NASA Will Unveil New Discoveries from Planet-Hunting Kepler Spacecraft Wednesday

The space agency will announce more discoveries by Kepler, whose original planet-hunting mission was scuttled by a glitch in May 2013, during a press conference at 1 p.m. EST on Wednesday (Feb. 26).

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Secret World of Ocean Garbage Patch Microbes Revealed

A massive ocean garbage patch houses mysterious microbial communities that thrive on plastics, and new research is untangling how they impact the ocean ecosystem as a whole.

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Record-Breaking Meteorite Crash on Moon Sparks Brightest Lunar Explosion Ever

A boulder-sized space rock slammed into the lunar surface last year, sparking the brightest explosion on the moon ever seen, scientists say.

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Museum of Sci-Fi Joins Forces with Science Channel

The planned Museum of Science Fiction will be partnering with the Science Channel to provide sponsorship and content for the new venture, the museum announced today (Feb. 25).

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Peru Park Sets Biodiversity Record | Video

Peru's Manu National Park is home to 287 species of reptiles and amphibians, making it the most diverse protected area on the planet.

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Leopard Prowls Indian Hospital for 12 Hours

A leopard made its way into a hospital in a bustling North India metropolis, terrorizing patients for 12 hours before escaping into the city.

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What Is Gelato?

If you think gelato is just the Italian equivalent of ice cream, think again. The frozen treat contains less fat, less air and is served at a higher temperature than conventional ice cream, lending it a more intense, concentrated flavor.

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New MERS Virus Widespread in Camels

The majority of camels in Saudi Arabia have been infected with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) virus, and the virus has been circulating among the animals for at least 20 years, new study finds.

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Photos: Giant Spiral Grows Out of Egypt's Desert

To some viewers, it looks like a landing strip for extraterrestrial spacecraft, but the giant desert spiral is actually an art installation.

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Unemployed? 5 Ways to Keep Your Job Search Alive

A gap in your résumé doesn't necessarily mean your application will be tossed aside. Here's how to land a job when you don't currently have one.

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5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Accepting a Job

Many job seekers are inclined to jump at the first job offer that comes their way. But what if it isn't exactly the type of position you wanted? Should you still take it?

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