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NASA Building Telescope 100 Times More Powerful Than Hubble
The Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope will be used to find far flung planets and to better understand dark energy.
By Nina Zipkin
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Scientists Extend the Lifespan of Mice by up to 35 Percent
Hypothetically, if the drug treatment did add 35 percent to the lifespan of humans, it would bring average life expectancy to between 95 and 100 years.
By Mat Smith
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Being a Morning Person Is in Your DNA, Says 23andMe
The results of the new study point to 15 different DNA locations associated with being "a morning person."
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This Microscope Can Detect Cancer Without a Biopsy
The new handheld microscope uses tiny mirrors and optical beams to zoom in and quickly create image scans at the cellular and subcellular level.
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Marvin Minsky, AI Pioneer, Dies at 88
The MIT professor invented vital research equipment and consulted on Stanley Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey.'
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A Cure for Type 1 Diabetes Is a Step Closer
Scientists and researchers at MIT and Harvard, in collaboration with other university experts, have developed an implantable device that could prevent implanted insulin-producing cells from being attacked.
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Look Hard, Stargazers: There May Be a 9th Planet in Our Solar System
'It was probably the runt of the family,' astronomer says of the mysterious Planet Nine.
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Boldly Growing Where No Flower Has Grown Before
ISS Astronaut Scott Kelly takes to Twitter to showcase the first flower grown in space.
By Nina Zipkin
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This Robot Is Like a Chauffeur for Slow Sperm
This new method of fertilization is the latest discovery in a rapidly expanding field of microrobots being built for navigating the human body.
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Study: Low-Fiber Diets Could Be Messing With Gut Bacteria Diversity
A lack of diversity is never a good thing, especially for our microbiomes, which may be a factor in obesity.
By Laura Entis
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NASA’s New Office Will Try to Protect Us From Death by Asteroid
Phew.
By Nina Zipkin
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Study: Single-Cup Coffee Makers Brew Lots of Germs, Too
Wake up and smell the bacteria. Read on to learn how to clean your office's communal machine.
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Why Every Science Textbook Is Now Out of Date
Four new elements have been added to the periodic table.
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Looking to Lose Weight? Researchers Say This Simple Switch Can Do the Trick.
It may seem silly, but a study shows using a different utensil can change your thinking.
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Will Genetically Modified Salmon Help Feed the World, or Drive the Species to Extinction?
Although the polarizing product likely won't come to market for years, it's already making waves.
By Laura Entis
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For Last Minute Gifts Consider Mark Zuckerberg’s 22 Favorite Books
The Facebook founder's reading list ranges from the sciences to global politics and economy, with one stop for science fiction.
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Be Prepared for an Odd Flu Season, Scientists Warn
Past flu cases peaked in mid-to-late December, but that probably won't be the case this year.
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Why More Startups Are Paying Attention to What They Learned in Bio
Be it gimmick or real solution, biohacking is big business.
By Matt Villano
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‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit?’ Is Now a Prophecy. And You Need to Embrace Virtual Reality.
Brands should ask their customers sooner than later exactly how they want virtual reality integrated into their lives.
By Andrew Reid
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Girls Who Code’s Reshma Saujani: ‘Everything I’ve Achieved Has Come From Perseverance’
Saujani is on track to educate 10,000 students by the end of 2015.
By Nina Zipkin
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Do You Have the Right Stuff? NASA Is Looking for Astronaut Candidates.
The application process is opening up for the first time since 2012.
By Nina Zipkin
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Google Life Sciences Unit Rebrands as ‘Verily’
The name change follows Google's transition to the parent name Alphabet.
By Reuters
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The Science Behind These Franchisees’ Success with STEM Education
When Mistie and Scott Wisniewski entered the Nutty Scientists franchise, they discovered they had the team chemistry and the drive to make it work.
By Carly Okyle
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Forget Cyber Monday: Here Are the 2015 Holiday Retail Sales Trends
What's clear is that marketers are wasting time and losing customers during the holidays.
By Jerry Jao
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Scientists and Ethicists Encourage Caution at Gene Summit
The effectiveness and safety of gene editing is still unknown.
By Reuters
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Are We 5 Years Away From Being Able to Reverse Aging?
One Harvard Medical School genetics professor thinks so.
By Laura Entis
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Gut Bacteria May Be the Key to Weight Loss
A new study adds to the growing evidence that weight is influenced by our microbiomes.
By Laura Entis