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The landmine detecting technology of the future may be…mice?

October 19, 2012by Lindsey Reiser Leave a comment

Yes, we’re talking about mice again. Turns out these little fellows have a whole host of complex and extraordinary abilities, and one of those is sniffing TNT. Scientists are working […]

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Animals, Science News

Mouse romance may involve sing-offs

October 18, 2012by Lindsey Reiser Leave a comment

Babe may have been onto something with its Greek chorus of singing mice. The common house or prairie mouse can’t warble “Blue Moon,” nor can any mouse for that matter, […]

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Animals, Science News

What do Titan and a warm loaf of bread have in common?

October 18, 2012by Lindsey Reiser Leave a comment

“Hot cross bun” marks found on Saturn’s moon Titan may be there for very similar reasons as the cracks we find on top of baked bread. NASA’s Cassini probe orbiting […]

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Science News, Space

How a coffee machine can help dementia

October 17, 2012by Lindsey Reiser Leave a comment

Imagine if your percolator could monitor your mental health. Or your pill box could report back to your doctor if you’re forgetting your medications. That’s the goal in mind for neuroscientist […]

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Medicine, Science News

Another Earth?

October 17, 2012by Lindsey Reiser 1 Comment

Not quite, but Alpha Centauri Bb is giving scientists hope. Alpha Centauri, located in the star Centaurus,  is actually the closest star to our sun… well, technically it’s three stars, […]

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Science News, Space

How the web is changing technology…no, not the internet

October 16, 2012by Lindsey Reiser Leave a comment

If Charlotte the spider were more than a children’s book character, she might one day be able to get a job in Silicon Valley. That’s because scientists and tech researchers […]

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How Things Work, Medicine, Science News

Want an air pollution reading? Go fly a kite

October 16, 2012by Lindsey Reiser Leave a comment

Kites inhabit so many niches within our lives. For some cultures in China and Afghanistan, flying a kite is an important historic tradition. In science, you might associate them with […]

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Our Environment, Science News

Assassin virus could treat acne

October 15, 2012by Lindsey Reiser Leave a comment

It’s so common, it’s almost a universal experience of growing up. Acne is often the bane of a teenager’s existence, leading an already-unsure and uncomfortable kid to feel even less […]

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Medicine, Science News

Can people taste sinus infections?

October 15, 2012by Lindsey Reiser Leave a comment

It sounds disgusting to put it that way, but it’s actually an effective way to prevent the nasty clog in your sinus cavities. There’s one catch: You have to be […]

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Medicine, Science News

Someone lost an eyeball

October 12, 2012by Lindsey Reiser Leave a comment

…And it’s definitely not a human. A massive blue-hued eyeball washed ashore in Pompano Beach, Florida where it was found by local resident Gino Covacci. Covacci put the grapefuit-sized organ into […]

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Animals, Science News, Weird Science

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