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FYI: What Is The Limit To How Fast A Human Can Run?
Scientific and technological advances are making that an awfully complicated question.
Bridge Collapse in Washington State Sends Two Cars Plunging Into The Skagit River
No one was killed, but it's just another example of how badly American infrastructure is crumbling.
These 11 Robot Bartenders Will Get You Drunk
These robotic bartenders can do everything from mix drinks to evaluate the quality of your wine
Will ‘Libido In A Pill’ Help Women Get It On?
The "female Viagra" has to tackle more than just a physical malfunction.
Discovered: Molecule That Triggers Itchiness
At long last, researchers have identified what happens in the nervous system as an itch begins.
Obama Set To Reboot Drone Strike Policy And Retool The War On Terror
In a major counterterrorism address today, President Obama is expected to announce a significant shift in the drone policy that has been the cornerstone of his war on terror.
Scientists Find One Gene Responsible For All White Tigers
And it's our fault that they're super inbred.
FYI: How Does Chewing Gum Freshen Breath?
And which gum gives you the sweetest-smelling breath?
Navy Completes First Flight Of Game-Changing MQ-4C Triton Spy Drone [Video]
The long-range maritime drone will give the U.S. unprecedented surveillance of the world's oceans.
Got A Wound? Science Says Rub Some Dirt In It
Antibacterial clays can kill antibiotic-resistant E. coli and MRSA, researchers found.
Synthetic Biologists Engineer A Custom Flu Vaccine In A Week
A synthetic biology method proves its chops.
This Newer, Stronger 3-D Printed Gun Costs Just $25
A Wisconsin engineer has produced a cheaper, more durable version of Defense Distributed's 3-D printed pistol on an inexpensive, consumer-grade printer.
FYI: Could Climate Change Cause More (And Bigger) Tornadoes?
A warming world pulls the two factors of tornado formation in opposite directions.