Dutch scientists said Thursday crops of four vegetables and cereals grown on soil similar to that on Mars have been found safe to eat, amid plans for the first manned mission to the planet.
Space Exploration
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The mysterious "zombie bee" parasite that kills honeybees has reached the southern United States after scientists confirmed a case in Virginia about an hour outside Roanoke, researchers announced this week.
Plants & Animals
Jun 23, 2016
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An underground pipeline spewed thousands of gallons of crude oil Thursday near the Southern California coast but the foul-smelling goo was contained in a lengthy stretch of ravine and never reached nearby beaches.
Environment
Jun 23, 2016
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All life on the planet relies, in one way or another, on a process called carbon fixation: the ability of plants, algae and certain bacteria to "pump" carbon dioxide (CO2) from the environment, add solar or other energy and ...
Environment
Jun 23, 2016
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When you're a firefly, finding "the one" can change the world. Literally. A new study by UCSB evolutionary biologists Todd Oakley and Emily Ellis demonstrates that for fireflies, octopuses and other animals that choose mates ...
Evolution
Jun 23, 2016
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Hydrogen is the most-abundant element in the universe. It's also the simplest—sporting only a single electron in each atom. But that simplicity is deceptive, because there is still so much we have to learn about hydrogen.
Condensed Matter
Jun 23, 2016
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Blackberry continued bleeding red in the three months ending May 31, extending a two-year losing streak as the Canadian smartphone maker restructures, according to quarterly financials filed Thursday.
Business
Jun 23, 2016
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Twilio shares soared more than 70 percent after the technology company's stock market debut Thursday.
Business
Jun 23, 2016
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Mobile phones have become commonplace. Modern communication devices like mobile phones need to exchange huge amounts of information. However, what is hidden underneath the elegantly shaped plastic casings is quickly forgotten: ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jun 23, 2016
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A new virtual reality simulator will help University of Iowa researchers study how and why people lose control while driving all-terrain vehicles.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jun 23, 2016
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