Shutdown heads south; Antarctic stations shuttered (Update)
The U.S. federal government shutdown is reaching all the way down to the South Pole.
Earth Sciences
Oct 8, 2013
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NSA data center runs into electrical problems
The Army Corps of Engineers says it has found electrical problems at the National Security Agency's $1.7 billion data center that could delay the new facility's long-awaited opening this fall in Utah.
Other
Oct 8, 2013
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Sumatran tiger undergoes surgery at US zoo
A Sumatran tiger underwent surgery at the Sacramento Zoo on Tuesday to remove obstructions caused by stones in its urinary tract.
Plants & Animals
Oct 8, 2013
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Scientists 'bad at judging peers' published work,' says new study
Are scientists any good at judging the importance of the scientific work of others? According to a study published 8 October in the open access journal PLOS Biology (with an accompanying editorial), scientists are unreliable ...
Other
Oct 8, 2013
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Climate change threatens Northern American turtle habitat
Although a turtle's home may be on its back, some North American turtles face an uncertain future as a warming climate threatens to reduce their suitable habitat.
Ecology
Oct 8, 2013
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Closer look at Mars reveals new type of impact crater
Lessons from underground nuclear tests and explosive volcanoes may hold the answer to how a category of unusual impact craters formed on Mars.
Space Exploration
Oct 8, 2013
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A better breathalyzer: Gel-filled gemstones make new reusable tool for detecting alcohol vapor concentration
To gauge whether suspects involved in accidents or routine traffic stops have been driving drunk, police officers pair field sobriety tests with breathalyzers, which signal the presence of alcohol in the breath. Most breathalyzers ...
Analytical Chemistry
Oct 8, 2013
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Calling in sick, from America to Zimbabwe
Susan is a highly productive employee but is absent more often than her co-workers. She has decided to take a me-day because she believes that her absence will not affect her overall productivity.
Social Sciences
Oct 8, 2013
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Residents willing to pay for water improvements
Managing storm-water runoff in urban settings is critical to keep basements dry, streets clear and passable, and streams and rivers healthy, but how much are homeowners willing to pay for it?
Environment
Oct 8, 2013
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UW, local company building innovative deep-sea manned submarine
For the past 70 years, the University of Washington's Applied Physics Laboratory has conducted ocean research and engineering. Now they are teaming up with a local submersible company to build an innovative five-person submarine ...
Engineering
Oct 8, 2013
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