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Mouse Experiment Sheds Light On Why We Obey Habits
Health

Mouse Experiment Sheds Light On Why We Obey Habits

It involves the same brain system that responds to marijuana

Delta IV Heavy on a launch pad with the sun setting in the background
Science

Can We Defend What We Put In Space?

The new era of space strategy

First Test For Machine That Could Change The Future Of Particle Physics
Particle Physics

First Test For Machine That Could Change The Future Of Particle Physics

Method might shrink particle accelerators from town size to table size

Cats May Understand Cause And Effect, Study Finds
Physics

Cats May Understand Cause And Effect, Study Finds

And grasp the laws of physics

Found: The Oldest-Known Oxygen In The Universe
Science

Found: The Oldest-Known Oxygen In The Universe

We’re getting closer to figuring out when life-giving elements first formed

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Gene Editing

Plan Could Be First Use Of CRISPR To Gene-Edit Humans

The National Institutes of Health will review it next week

Apple has denied the FBI's request to unlock an iPhone involved in the San Bernardino shootings.
Security

FBI Should Crack Smartphones Themselves, Says Cybersecurity Expert

Forcing tech companies to hack products is a recipe for disaster

Russia Launches Largest Nuclear Ice Breaker
Environment

Russia Launches Largest Nuclear Ice Breaker

Arctic Shipping to Exploit Global Warming

‘Star Wars’ Augmented Reality Is Coming
Technology

‘Star Wars’ Augmented Reality Is Coming

ILM and Magic Leap are building a mixed reality experience

This Glove Fights Hand Tremors
Technology

This Glove Fights Hand Tremors

And keeps hands steady

Missed The SpaceX Launch? Watch This Gorgeous New Video
Science

Missed The SpaceX Launch? Watch This Gorgeous New Video

Rocket power

What We Can Learn From The Disney Alligator Attack Tragedy
Animals

What We Can Learn From The Disney Alligator Attack Tragedy

An alligator expert explains risks and safeguards for dealing with the reptiles

Gravitational Waves From Colliding Black Holes Detected Again
Black Holes

Gravitational Waves From Colliding Black Holes Detected Again

LIGO experiment reports a second successful discovery

Coffee Doesn’t Cause Cancer: World Health Organization
Health

Coffee Doesn’t Cause Cancer: World Health Organization

Here's the latest guess...

A Molecule In Space Could Help Us Understand The Origin Of Life On Earth
Space

A Molecule In Space Could Help Us Understand The Origin Of Life On Earth

Are your molecules lefties or righties?

Climate Change May Bring This Tiny Unsung Oyster Back To Plates
Climate Change

Climate Change May Bring This Tiny Unsung Oyster Back To Plates

The obscure Olympia oyster is a delicious survivor

A Protozoan Prospect For Nutritional Supplementation
Diseases

A Protozoan Prospect For Nutritional Supplementation

Researchers have found a protozoan species may one day offer a source of healthy nutrients

Why hasn’t the U.S. adopted the metric system?
Ask Us Anything

Why hasn’t the U.S. adopted the metric system?

Short answer: It's complicated

Spoiler Alert: Everything is Politics
Science

Spoiler Alert: Everything is Politics

You can't escape it.

You'll soon be able to delete stock Apple apps.
Gear

You’ll Soon Be Able To Delete Apple’s Default Apps

In iOS 10