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A bioluminescent squid species that lives off the coast of California was caught on camera ditching its arms
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The mobile laboratory will learn about the red planet's climate and geology, hoping to determine whether it once could have supported life
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A number of studies indicate that several herb extracts could protect against sunburn and other damage from UV light
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A new study indicates that the mere act of smiling can help us deal with stressful situations more easily
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The science is mixed on whether running shoes or bare feet are the way to go
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New findings indicate that effects of climate change could increase ozone depletion, UV exposure and skin cancer
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A new synthetic replacement for rod and cone cells may someday bring vision to those with macular degeneration or inheritable forms of blindness
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A new type of heat shield, made of kevlar-woven fabric and an inflation system, survived a 288-mile descent to Earth
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For some patients, the mere suggestion of side effects is enough to bring on negative symptoms
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Rising ocean acidity is now considered to be just as much of a formidable threat to the health of Earth’s environment as the atmospheric climate changes
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Discovery of a fifth moon circling Pluto has some questioning where the "dwarf planet" category still applies to this faraway member of the Solar System
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Researchers came upon a wild snow leopard den in the Tost Mountains of Mongolia and captured a mother with cub on camera for the first time
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A psychological study has debunked the idea that the direction of a speaker's eyes indicate lying or telling the truth
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The king penguins appear to be habituated to the presence of humans, but a new study finds that even limited human contact may be negatively affecting them
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A rigorous experiment revealed that on a hot, dry day, drinking a hot beverage can help your body stay cool
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A system developed by engineers in India automatically detects when a driver's phone is in use and uses low-range mobile jammer to prevent calls and texts
Scientists have found that bat species that hibernate in clusters are more likely to be struck by the dreaded disease and may be at risk of extinction
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These iconic symbols of Independence Day celebrations are also a marvel of modern science and engineering
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Andrew Blum, author of the new book "Tubes," spent two years exploring the physical constructions around the world that enable the Internet to exist
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