Δευτέρα 31 Μαρτίου 2014

It’s So Hard Going Cold Turkey When You’re Addicted to Power





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In the Long Run: Keeping Track of Athletes with Wearable Tech (Op-Ed)

With the AFL season in full swing many of us are glued to our screens marvelling at the speed and tactics of the athletes.



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Radical Method Uses Cells to Fight Brain Tumors

Radically modified cells could transport anticancer drugs to a tumor.



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Conservation Efforts Not Just for Tree Huggers

Computer Geek, Sean Hoban, uses mathematical and computational tools to preserve endangered plant species.



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Deep-sea Fish Inspire Robotic Feeding Model

"Bassbot" reveals suction action used by most fish.



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Miley Cyrus Topless on a Horse Promo Pic for Adore You Remix



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Miranda Kerr See-Through Almost Nekkid for GQ United Kingdom



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Make It 7: More Fruit and Veggie Servings Needed?

Eating seven or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day may reduce a person's risk of death from any cause, a new study from England suggests.



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Katy Perry Leggy at the MOCA 35th Anniversary Gala in Australia



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Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Poaching Sea Turtle Eggs

In the latest animal-related offense to hit the Sunshine State, a man plead guilty to snatching 316 sea turtle eggs from Juno Beach on the Atlantic coast.



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Aspirin May Extend Lives of Colon Cancer Patients

Aspirin may help increase survival chances in colon cancer patients, new research suggests.



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How Do Peanuts Grow?

Despite their name and appearance, peanuts are not tree nuts like walnuts and pecans — they're part of the legume family of plants, which includes beans, lentils, peas and other familiar foods.



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Rihanna Bares Midriff at LAX



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A Shelter Pet Wants To Meet You In The Shelter Pet Project's Ad Campaign | Video

The Shelter Pet Project created an campaign focused on the adorable cats and dogs waiting to meet someone at the nations pet shelters.



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How Do Pineapples Grow?

Contrary to what some people think, pineapples don't grow on trees — they grow out of the ground, from a leafy plant.



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Flight 370: Another Setback in Search for Missing Jetliner

The search for clues about the missing Malaysia Airlines jetliner continues over parts of the Indian Ocean, despite another setback over the weekend, when floating objects thought to be possible debris from the plane turned out to be fishing gear.



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Anja Rubik Nekkid Photoshoot in Lui Magazine April 2014



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Margot Robbie and Kate Beckinsale at the Jameson Empire Film Awards



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What Is Normal Blood Sugar?

Blood sugar, or glucose, is an important source of energy and provides nutrients to your body's organs, muscles and nervous system.



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Earthquake Shakes Yellowstone But No Volcano Threat Looms, Scientists Say

An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 shook Yellowstone National Park early Sunday (March 30). The tremor was the largest to hit the famed reserve in 34 years, but that doesn't mean Yellowstone's sleeping supervolcano is getting ready to spew, or even belch.



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Happily Surprised! People Use More Facial Expressions Than Thought

Sad, angry, happy, or surprised. These are some of the six basic emotional expressions we use to communicate and even computers can read them on our faces now. But what about sadly angry, or happily disgusted?



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Microbes May Have Caused Earth's Biggest Extinction

Microbes may have caused Earth's biggest extinction by producing huge amounts of atmosphere-choking methane, new research suggests.



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Climate Change Taking Major Toll Now, UN Report Says

Members of about 100 countries have joined together to issue a new report that emphasizes the immediacy of dangers related to climate change.



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Elementary, My Dear: 8 Elements You Never Heard Of





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Future of Wearable Tech: Solar-Powered Dresses and Wi-Fi Suits

From fitness trackers to smartwatches, wearable technology is infiltrating the fashion world. But are tech companies creating fashions anyone would actually wear?



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Nano[Ag]ressions

Tiny silver particles protect against microbes, but are they dangerous?



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Rita Ora Wears a Black Cat Suit to a Nightclub in London



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What Is Jock Itch?

Itchy, contagious and in a place you'd rather not mention, jock itch (tinea cruris) is a fungal skin infection that affects the genital region.



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The Creepy Commercials of the PS2



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Joanna Krupa See-Through Dress and Christian Serratos Sideboob at Humane Society Benefit Gala in LA



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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in a Form Fitting Dress at Vogue Festival



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11 Stolen Burial Boxes Seized by Israeli Authorities

Eleven ancient stone chests filled with bones were confiscated by Israeli authorities during a smuggling bust. Several suspects were arrested as they tried to close a deal to sell the ossuaries to Jewish merchants at a checkpoint north of Jerusalem.



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Gigi Hadid, Ariana Grande, Lea Michele and More at 2014 Kid’s Choice Awards



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Japan Must Halt Antarctic Whaling Program, UN Court Rules

Japan has been ordered to temporarily halt its whaling program in Antarctica, after the UN's International Court of Justice ruled today (March 31) that the practice is not for scientific purposes, as Japan has previously argued.



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Smoking Coffee: A Dumb New Trend?

Some people start their day with a cup of coffee and a cigarette. A few creative teenagers, however, have found a way to combine the two questionable habits into one time-saving act of depravity by smoking coffee.



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Seashell Armor Could Offer Transparent Protection for Troops

This seashell is made nearly entirely of calcite, the main component of relatively fragile rocks such as limestone and chalk. However, the scientists discovered this seashell could dissipate energy from penetrations 10 times better than ordinary calcite.



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Zzz…Slap! How to Avoid the Creepy-Crawlies of Summer

Mosquitos, ticks, chiggers and biting flies can put a real damper on summer fun. Here's how to prevent bites and treat them if they occur.



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Does Antimatter Fall Up or Down? New Device May Tell

Matter's strange cousin may interact differently with gravity, meaning it may actually fall up. A new experiment to weigh antimatter could solve this physics mystery.



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New Species of Mysterious 'Dracula' Ants Identified

Six new species of bizarre, blood sucking ant has been identified in Madagascar, and the oddballs don’t conform to the normal rules of ant behavior.



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Photos: Israeli Police Seize Stolen Ancient Coffins

In a sting operation, Israeli authorities busted suspects who were attempting to illegally sell 11 ancient ossuaries on March 28, 2014. The stone coffins used to hold skeletal remains in ancient times.



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Lais Ribeiro Hot in Victoria’s Secret March 2014



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Alessandra Ambrosio Long Sexy Legs in Schutz 2014 Photoshoot



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Κυριακή 30 Μαρτίου 2014

To Live Longer We Have to Change Outdated Ideas of What It Means to Grow Old (Op-Ed)

Despite being called a “grand challenge” alongside climate change and terrorism, the fact of an ageing society isn’t new; it has been proceeding quietly across all developed countries for 174 years.



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Photos: Ancient Egyptian Tomb with Pyramid Discovered

Archaeologists have discovered a tomb in Egypt that would have had a pyramid at its entrance and held the sarcophagus of a scribe named Horemheb.



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3,300-Year-Old Tomb with Pyramid Entrance Discovered in Egypt

The tomb, built for a scribe named Horemheb, contained the bones of more women than men, begging the question of whether Horemheb and his father or brother Ramesu had multiple wives at the same time.



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Even the Innocent Should Worry About Sex Offender Apps (Op-Ed)

The average citizen may not feel that they have anything to fear from the rise of apps that promise to identify sex offenders in their area but they are part of a worrying trend.



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Σάββατο 29 Μαρτίου 2014

Most Interesting Science News Articles of the Week

Woolly mammoths with birth defects to west coast mudslides, these are the most interesting stories from Science this week.



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It's Time to Extend Routine Space Operations to the Moon (Op-Ed)

The technology to make lunar missions routine is on the horizon, says Astrobotic CEO John Thornton.



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Wow! The Most Amazing Images in Science This Week

From stunning lightning to endangered Malaysian snail beauties, here are our favorite Science images this week.



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Παρασκευή 28 Μαρτίου 2014

Jane Goodall Biography

Jane Goodall is a primatologist most known for her long-term study of wild chimpanzees in Tanzania.



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How Two Women Brought a Sea Change to Conservation (Op-Ed)

From uncovering the graceful dances of fiddler crabs to innovating for the study of fish anatomy, women trailblazers helped guide conservation research in the last century.



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Explainer: How Do Cyclists Reach Super Fast Speeds?

Even though spoked wheels and pneumatic tyres were invented in the 1880s, bicycle design hasn’t really changed a great deal in the time since – at least, at face value.



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Explainer: How are IPCC Reports Written?

Every day there seems to be more confusing (and sometimes downright misleading) news about climate change.



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Meteorites Help Reveal How Mars Lost Its Water

After initial water escaped into space, the rest froze.



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Being Gay Is Natural: Just Ask Bonobos (Op-Ed)

Homosexuality is common in nature, including amongst some of humans' closest relatives.



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Nicole Aniston Shows Off Her Bikini Body In Malibu



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8 Elements You've Never Heard Of

Unless you're a real science geek, chances are you never knew these eight elements even existed. Nonetheless, many of them form the foundations of modern life. Here's a sample of the elements you'd rather not live without:



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Cute Clouded Leopard Cubs Born in Denver (Photo)

The Denver Zoo welcomed two absurdly cute clouded leopards this month. The cubs, which are the first of their species to be born at the zoo, are still awaiting names.



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Memory Lapses: When Should You Be Worried?

If you're having some memory lapses that worry you, discuss them with your doctor.



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Summer St Claire Topless in Red Lingerie Photoshoot



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Francia Raisa Booty at Unlikely Heroes Red Carpet Spring Benefit in LA



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Jennifer Nicole Lee Covered Her Nekkid Body With Boxing Gloves



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Nina Agdal Looks Hot in ‘Op’ Swimwear Photoshoot



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Heart of the Matter: 7 Things to Know About Your Ticker

The heart is a vital organ that pumps blood through the body, and is part of the body's circulatory system. Here are seven things you should know about the heart.



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Mr. Skin Minute Topless Screencaps for March 28, 2014



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Emma Roberts Gets Wild and Sexy for a Photoshoot in Hollywood



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3 Ways to Get More Probiotics Without Popping Another Pill

Some bacteria are good for our health, research shows. Probiotics may help gut health, and there are many ways to get more of these beneficial bacteria into your diet.



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Polar Bear Caught on Camera with Eerie Musk Ox Horn (Photo)

In the blue light of the Russian Arctic, scientists captured a rare photo of a polar bear approaching a musk ox carcass Thursday (March 27).



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'Credible Lead' Shifts Search for Missing Malaysian Plane 700 Miles North

Patrol planes detected several objects — possibly from the missing Malaysian jetliner — floating in the Indian Ocean today, after search efforts were shifted nearly 700 miles to the northeast, according to investigators.



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NASA Rocket Streaks Through Aurora 'Curls' in Stunning Launch Photos

When a small NASA-funded rocket launched off planet Earth this month in a dazzling liftoff, it wasn't headed for the final frontier. Instead, the rocket had a closer target: the northern lights dancing over Alaska.



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Bella Thorne Plays on the Swings in LA



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Heidi Klum Wears a Bikini on the Beach in the Bahamas



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Crows Solve Puzzles Inspired by Aesop's Fables

In an experimental recreation of "The Crow and the Pitcher" from Aesop's Fables, scientists found that crows actually do have a sophisticated understanding of water displacement.



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First-Ever Excavation Reveals Horrors of Nazi Death Camp

The first-ever archaeological excavation of the Nazi death camp Treblinka has uncovered the brick walls of a gas chamber and three previously unknown mass graves, revealing the brutality of this concentration camp.



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10 Amazing Facts About the 1964 Alaska Earthquake

Ten amazing facts about the Great Alaska Earthquake on March 27, 1964.



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Mars-Bound Comet Sprouts Twin Jets in Hubble Telescope Photos

A new Hubble image, captured on March 11, shows what appear to be two jets of dust coming off the nucleus of Comet Siding Spring, which on Oct. 19 will miss Mars by just 84,000 miles — about one-third the distance between Earth and the moon.



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Stellar Drama | Space Wallpaper

The Large Magellanic Cloud is one of the closest galaxies to our own. Astronomers have used ESO’s Very Large Telescope to explore NGC 2035, one of its lesser known regions, in great detail as seen in this stunning space wallpaper.



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The Ark: Could Noah's Tale Be True?

The problems of the Biblical story of Noah's Ark are legion, from the impossibility of collecting all of the animals on the planet to the lack of evidence for a global flood occurring only a few thousand years ago.



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Alcoholics Anonymous, the 12-Step Fellowship: A Modern Miracle (Op-Ed)

Recent criticism should not obscure the tremendous impact of Alcoholics Anonymous and related 12-step programs.



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Launching the Next Wave of Rocket Builders (Op-Ed)

For rocket engineer Edward Miyashiro, inspiration came from the space race and a curious mind — but do U.S. students have the inspiration to eventually take his place?



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Why Coastal Winds Could Power Every U.S. Home, and Car (Op-Ed)

Wind energy is extensive, so why not use more of it?



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Nicole Aniston Sexy Photoshoot on the Beach in Venice



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Reader Finds March 28, 2014 Includes Jessica Hart, Nina Agdal, Leslea Fisher, and More



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Air Pollution Deaths Should Not Be a Partisan Issue (Op-Ed)

Air pollution now causes one in eight deaths, globally.



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What Is Archaeology?

Archaeology is fundamentally the study of humanity and its past.



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Πέμπτη 27 Μαρτίου 2014

Where Do Sea Snakes Go To Drink?

The reptile goes thirsty for up to half a year.



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Hollywood Makes Mental Health an A-List Cause (Op-Ed)

That addict on 'Grey's Anatomy' isn't there only to advance the plot — scriptwriters want you thinking about the impact of addiction.



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There's Just One Thing Stopping Killer Shrimp from Wreaking Even More Havoc

Alien species become invasive when their introduction to an ecosystem ends up causing ecological disruption in their new home.



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Australia Should Enlist Dingoes to Control Invasive Species (Op-Ed)

Introduced species pose one of the greatest threats to Australia’s fauna and flora, but expensive efforts to control them aren’t working.



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Bryana Holly Covered Topless Photoshoot



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Bryana Holly is Smoking Hot in Carloz Nunez Photoshoot



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What Is Neuropathy?

Peripheral neuropathy (often referred to simply as "neuropathy") refers to any condition that damages or disrupts nerves in the peripheral nervous system.



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What Is Kombucha?

What smells like beer, tastes like carbonated vinegar and looks like something you forgot in the back of the refrigerator? Why, kombucha tea, of course!



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Archaeology

Archaeology is fundamentally the study of humanity and its past. Learn about archaeological sites and discoveries.



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Tornado Survival Guide: What You Need to Know

When a tornado hits, preparation plays a big role in you chances of survival.



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Ashley Salazar Topless Photoshoot for Playboy Romania



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Sextastic Twitpic Roundup Includes Sara Jean Underwood, Bella Thorne, Naya Rivera, and More



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Fitness Trackers: How to Get the Most from Wearable Devices | Video

Considering a wearable activity tracker? Or looking to upgrade one? Here’s what to look for, what to be wary of, and what you might not have thought through. Live Science / Tom’s Guide writers’ offer practical advice, based on extensive testing.



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Time-Lapse Video Shows Brutal 2014 Winter

As spring arrives — albeit slowly — East Coasters are saying goodbye a to an especially punishing winter. Those feeling sentimental can relive the endless series of snowstorms and fiendishly cold weather in a new time-lapse video from NASA.



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'Anti-Aging' Hormone May Actually Shorten Life

Injections of growth hormone — a staple of anti-aging, hormone-replacement therapy — may have the opposite effect as intended, thwarting a person's quest to live to an advanced age, a new study suggests.



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5 Reasons Why West Coast Is More Vulnerable to Mudslides

Mudslides can happen in any state in the U.S., but tend to be particularly common on the West Coast. We explore why that is.



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Mariah Carey Cleavy Birthday Gallery



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Sarah Harding Sexy Legs in a Bodysuit Performing at the O2 Academy Islington



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Tetyana Veryovkina Nipple Pokes in a Colorful Bikini on Miami Beach



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Nearing Collapse? West Antarctica's Glaciers Speeding Up

Six big glaciers in West Antarctica are flowing much faster than 40 years ago.



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Time-Lapse Shows East Coast's Winter Storms from Space | Video

A time-lapse video, stitched together with imagery from NOAA's GOES-East satellite, shows the movement of winter storms over the eastern United States from January 1 to March 24, 2014.



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Flu Vaccine Cuts Hospitalization Risk For Kids, CDC Says

Vaccines cut the risk of life-threatening influenza in children by three quarters during the 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 flu seasons in the United States, a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found.



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First Synthetic Yeast Chromosome Paves Way for Designer Genomes

A chunk of the genetic blueprint for yeast has been created and pieced together from scratch, paving the way for "designer" organisms that could produce new vaccines, foods and biofuels, the creators say.



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How Scientists Created a Semi-Artificial Life Form (Infographic)

By editing its DNA sequence on a computer, scientists modified a eukaryotic yeast cell.



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Ukraine's Combat Dolphins Now Swim for Russia

Following the Russian takeover of Crimea this month, a lot of residents are being asked to switch sides. The combat dolphins that were once part of the Ukrainian Navy have new masters: the Russian Emergencies Ministry.



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1 in 68 US Kids Has Autism Spectrum Disorder

As many as 1.5 percent, or one in 68 U.S. children on average may have autism, according to new estimates released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.



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Emily Didonato Topless in Vamp Magazine Spring 2014



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Kira Dikhtyar in a Black Swimsuit on Miami Beach



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Cindy Crawford Hot in Omega Watch Campaign 2014



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US Cases of Invasive Cancer Drop Slightly

Rates of new cancer cases in the United States have fallen slightly in recent years, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.



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5 Myths About Suicide, Debunked

Suicide is still stigmatized, and misunderstandings may prevent effective treatment. Here are some of the major myths about suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and the real facts about suicide.



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Page 3 Topless Battle: Staci Noblett vs Rosie Jones



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Melissa Riso Sexy in Kandy Magazine March 2014



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Washington State Landslide Not Caused by Quake

An earthquake is not to blame for the deadly landslide that struck Washington State on Saturday (March 22), U.S. officials say. There were no earthquakes recorded at the time the rain-soaked hillside in Oso, Wash., collapsed.



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Flight 370: Satellite Spots 300 Objects Possibly Tied to Malaysian Plane

More possible debris from the missing Malaysian Airlines jet that is thought to have crashed in the Indian Ocean earlier this month was spotted by Thai satellites, according to search officials.



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Maine's Rugged Coast | Wallpaper

This wallpaper shows the stunning Acadia National Park in Maine. People have been drawn to the rugged coast of Maine throughout history. Awed by its beauty and diversity, early 20th-century visionaries donated the land that became Acadia National Park.



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Does Dark Energy Spring From the 'Quantum Vacuum?'

The mysterious dark energy that's driving the universe's accelerated expansion may have its roots in the background "vacuum energy" that pervades all of the cosmos, a new study suggests.



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Magnitude 9.2: The 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake

Magnitude 9.2: The 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake is a short video relating how the largest quake in U.S. history had profound and lasting impacts on our lives.



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How the 1964 Alaska Earthquake Shook Up Science

The geologic discoveries from the 1964 Alaska earthquake transformed how we understand the Earth.



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Facts About the 1964 Alaska Earthquake

Some of the interesting facts and figures about the historic 1964 Great Alaska earthquake.



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Gallery: The 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake

Images commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1964 Great Alaska earthquake.



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The 10 Happiest (and Unhappiest) Jobs in America

If you're looking to bring some more joy into your life, find a job in the technology industry.



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Τετάρτη 26 Μαρτίου 2014

Easter Egg Science Experiments | Science Projects for Kids

Did you know that Easter eggs are wonderful materials for fun science projects? Try some of these eggs-periments and find out how interesting your eggs can be!



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When and How to Take a Pregnancy Test

When you think you may be pregnant, it's time to check with a pregnancy test. It's important to understand how they work, how to read the results and which one is the most accurate.



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Attila the Hun: Biography of the 'Scourge of God'

Attila was king of the Huns, and a relentless warrior who attacked both the Western and Eastern Roman Empires.



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Two Healthy Lions, and Their Cubs, "Zoothanized" … Why? (Op-Ed)

Does conservation demand that a zoo kill healthy lions?



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Why the Bizarre Ocean Dandelion is Like an Ant Colony on Steroids

I was 12 when I first came across an ocean dandelion. I wish I had known then how strange these animals truly are.



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Infection Control: Why Doctors Over-Prescribe Antibiotics (Op-Ed)

Health authorities have long warned that antibiotics should only be used when they’re genuinely needed, to restrain antibiotic-resistant superbugs and avoid potentially serious side-effects.



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Curious Clouds | Space Wallpaper

Astronomers at ESO have captured the best image so far of the curious clouds around the star cluster NGC 3572 as seen in this spectacular space wallpaper.



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Brain Changes in Autism Likely Start Before Birth

Researcher have discovered patches of disorganized cells in the brain of children with autism. The findings suggests the condition starts in the womb during pregnancy.



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Asteroid Found with Rings! First-of-Its-Kind Discovery Stuns Astronomers (Video, Images)

Scientists have made a stunning discovery in the outer realm of the solar system — an asteroid with its own set of rings that orbits the sun between Saturn and Uranus.



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On Venus, Rainbow-Like 'Glory' Seen for 1st Time (Photos)

Shimmering rainbow colors were captured on camera above Venus, marking the first time a so-called "glory" was pictured on another planet besides Earth. The phenomenon also pointed to a mystery in the hothouse planet's atmosphere.



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New Research Finds Cell Damage in Autistic Brain (Infographic)

Patches of cells in the outer layer of the cortex are disorganized in the brains of autistic children.



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New Dwarf Planet Found at Solar System's Edge, Hints at Possible Faraway 'Planet X'

The newfound object, called 2012 VP113, joins the dwarf planet Sedna as a resident of a far-flung region called the "inner Oort Cloud." Further, 2012 VP113 and Sedna may have been pulled into their odd orbits by a big, undiscovered planet.



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Mummy's Christian Thigh Tattoo Revealed

A Christian tattoo has been discovered high on the inner thigh of a mummified Sudanese woman. New images released by the British Museum show the ancient ink, which dates back to 1,300 years ago.



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Bamboo-Munching Pandas Also Have a Sweet Tooth

Bamboo isn't the only food pandas crave — the furry giants also have a sweet tooth, a new study finds.



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Bat Soup Blamed as Deadly Ebola Virus Spreads

An outbreak of the Ebola virus has claimed at least 63 lives in the nation of Guinea. To combat the spread of this deadly disease, officials have taken the unusual step of banning the consumption of bat soup, grilled bat and other local delicacies.



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Jessica Pare is Smoking Hot in Esquire April 2014



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Heidi Klum Bikini Nipslip in the Bahamas



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Smartphone App May Help People Recover from Alcoholism

A new app may help people who've been treated for alcohol abuse continue in their efforts to avoid risky drinking, according to the results of a new study.



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Belgium to Destroy Its Illegal Ivory Next Month

Belgium is scheduled to destroy its entire stockpile of illegal ivory next month, joining the United States, China and several other countries in taking a stand against wildlife trafficking.



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Candace Cameron Sexy Legs Leaving Dancing With The Stars Practice in Hollywood



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Photos: An Ancient Mummy's Thigh Tattoo

High-tech scans revealed a Christian tattoo on the upper thigh of a mummified Sudanese woman who lived 1,300 years ago along the banks of the Nile.



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Emma Glover Strips Nekkid for Playboy Photoshoot



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Hannah Davis Bikini Photoshoot for ‘Luli Fama’ Summer 2014



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Photos: Washington State Landslide's Path of Destruction

On March 22, 2014, a deadly landslide struck in Washington State, about 50 miles north of Seattle on the banks of the Stillaguamish River.



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Washington State's Fatal Landslide Seen from Space (Photos)

The scar of the deadly landslide that devastated a small community near Oso, Wash., over the weekend can be seen from space.



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In Images: A Filter-Feeding Cambrian Creature

A 520-million-year-old sea creature has been unearthed in Greenland. The ancient Cambrian organism used its comblike appendages to rake the seas for tiny shrimplike foods,



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Quantum Leap: New Tech Could Make Perfectly Secure Communications

Using relatively simple assumptions, quantum cryptography could produce unbreakable codes, even when enemies have produced the devices that encrypt the messages, researchers argue.



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Gigantic Cambrian Shrimplike Creature Unearthed in Greenland

A 520-million-year-old sea creature has been unearthed in Greenland. The ancient Cambrian organism used its comblike appendages to rake the seas for tiny shrimplike foods,



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Hospital Stays Result in Over 720,000 Infections Yearly

About one in 25 hospitalized patients in the United States has an infection they acquired from their hospital stay, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.



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FDA Partners With Vets to Help Animals

Animal safety scientists from all across the country are working together to ensure your pets and their foods are safe.



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A Cambrian Filter Feeder

The ancient Cambrian filter feeder Tamisiocaris borealis used its strange front appendages, recreated here in 3D, to filter feed on tiny, shrimp like crustaceans about 520 million years ago.



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Giada De Laurentiis Cleavy at Fine Living Presentation in Milan



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