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Half the Cells in This Mouse’s Brain Are Human
Researchers implanted immature human brain cells in mouse pups, which then grew and replaced nearly half the mice’s own cells
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Welcome to the Next Era of NASA Spaceflight…to Mars
NASA’s long-distance crew capsule, Orion, will get its first test flight tomorrow
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Public Bathroom Bacteria: Not as Gross as You’d Think
Public restrooms are of no more of a health risk than your own home
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HIV’s Ability to Cause AIDS Is Weakening
A combination of advanced treatments and viral evolution are slowing virus’ reproduction
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Manhattan Insects Eat the Equivalent of 60,000 Hot Dogs Each Year
Millions of urban insects act as efficient, largely unnoticed garbage disposals
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James Watson Will Be the First Nobel Laureate to Sell His Medallion
But his racist comments have created a surge of pushback
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Why Do Families Move for Men’s, But Not Women’s, Careers?
Men choose jobs that are less flexible in location
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Older People’s Brains Notice More But Filter Less
A small study shows that elderly people notice patterns even when those patterns aren’t useful
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A 15-Minute Test to Diagnose Ebola Is Going Into Use in West Africa
Speeding up detection would help everyone get where they need to be
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NASA Is Turning Black Friday Into “Black Hole Friday”
Because, in the end, even great savings won’t save you from a singularity
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Reexamining Fossils Revealed a New Dinosaur Species
A distinct species of Pentaceratops was hiding in a museum’s fossil collection
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The Black Sea Devil, a Rare Deep-Sea Anglerfish, Filmed for the First Time
Fewer than half a dozen anglerfish have ever been recorded swimming in their undersea habitat
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The weekend’s excesses can pack on a few extra pounds, but routine during the week tends to strip them away again
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In the U.S., Few Heavy Drinkers Are Actually Alcoholics
About 90 percent of people who drink excessively—more than eight drinks a week for women, 15 for men—are not alcohol dependent
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A Tapeworm Crawled Around In This Man’s Brain for Years
Studying the extracted parasite might help others avoid a similar infestation
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The Rotational Energy of Black Holes Spits Out Powerful Particle Streams
Researchers are getting closer to answering some heavy questions about how supermassive black holes work
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This New Video of the Earth Is the Best Ever Made
The video was made with images taken by a Russian satellite
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America to Same-Sex Couples: Sure, You Can Have Legal Rights, Just Don’t Kiss in Front of Us
Americans are in favor of granting legal rights like property inheritance to same-sex couples. They aren’t as in favor of public displays of affection.
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Having a Complicated Job Might Help Protect Memory Later in Life
Regardless of your starting IQ, mental function seems to increase or decrease depending on whether your job was challenging or menial
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