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Scientists Looking For Alien Life Investigate 'Interesting' Signal From Space
They aren't saying it's alien, but they are saying it's "interesting."The SETI Institute — the private organization that looks for signals of… -
Their Masters' Voices: Dogs Understand Tone And Meaning Of Words
When you praise a dog, it's listening not just to the words you say but also how you say them.That might not be huge news to dog owners. But now… -
Scientists Divided Over How Lucy Died
We know a lot about the life of Lucy, the famous fossil of Australopithecus afarensis — our ancient ancestor and bridge to the ape world.Lucy was 3 feet… -
When A Screening Test For Colon Cancer Leads To A Pricey Follow-Up
When DNA colon cancer screening tests find abnormalities, are patients discouraged about getting more diagnostic testing because of costs they will incur?… -
Your Gut's Gone Viral, And That Might Be Good For Your Health
Everywhere you turn, it seems, there's news about the human microbiome. And, more specifically, about the bacteria that live in your gut and help keep you… -
Poisonous Algae Blooms Threaten People, Ecosystems Across U.S.
Serious algae outbreaks have hit more than 20 states this summer. Organisms are shutting down beaches in Florida, sickening swimmers in Utah and… -
A Robot That Harms: When Machines Make Life Or Death Decisions
Isaac Asimov inspired roboticists with his science fiction and especially his robot laws. The first one says:Artist and roboticist Alexander Reben has… -
FAA Expects 600,000 Commercial Drones In The Air Within A Year
We are in "one of the most dramatic periods of change in the history of transportation," says Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx.He was talking about… -
Depression Treatment Often Doesn't Go To Those Most In Need
Most Americans who screen positive for depression don't receive treatment, a study finds, while most who did receive treatment don't appear to have the… -
323 Reindeer Killed In Lightning Storm In Norway
The Norwegian government says 323 reindeer were apparently struck by lightning last week and died.The animals lived on a mountain plateau in central…