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The United States is 'significantly underprepared' to deal with biological...
The United States is "significantly underprepared" to deal with biological terrorism, former Senator Joe Lieberman said Wednesday in a press release.That statement comes on the heels of a new report...
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We're on the cusp of a revolution that will change the world as much as...
Most people do not yet understand the potential impact of our newfound ability to edit and eventually rewrite genetic code, the blueprint for life itself.At least, so say a number a number of experts...
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The US may have inadvertently increased the risk of a biological attack
The United States is far more vulnerable to bioterrorism attacks than it should be, according to a major report released October 28. Worse still, some of our own research into bioweapons — along with...
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67% of the people on Earth have this 'incurable' viral infection
Roughly 3.7 billion people — 67% of the world's population — are infected with type-1 herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), according to a new World Health Organization study published October 28.The...
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67% of the people on Earth have this 'incurable' viral infection
Roughly 3.7 billion people — 67% of the world's population — are infected with type-1 herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), according to a new World Health Organization study published October 28.The...
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If the zombie apocalypse happens, scientists say you should head for the hills
If — or when — the zombie apocalypse comes, those of us in big cities are in trouble, according to research presented at the American Physical Society March meeting on March 5, 2015.Starting in a big...
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Only a few genetic changes were enough to turn an ordinary stomach bug into...
Each year, four million people visit Yosemite National Park in California. Most bring back photos, postcards and an occasional sunburn. But two unlucky visitors this summer got a very different...
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31 of the most cringe-worthy science jokes
Science and humor go surprisingly well together, and scientists love studying it.For example, scientists have figured out there are big health benefits from laughter, psychologists conducted a huge...
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Humans created a new top predator that's taking over the Northeast — and...
So much for high school biology.Evolution, it turns out, isn't the long, invisible process we once thought. Instead, it's happening all around us, all the time, and we are its primary drivers.Numbers...
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Genes play an important but overlooked role in how our brains work
It's not headline news that our brains are the seat of our thoughts and feelings.The brain is a body's decision-maker, the pilot of its actions and the engineer that keeps all systems going. The brain...
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Only a few genetic changes were enough to turn an ordinary stomach bug into...
Each year, four million people visit Yosemite National Park in California. Most bring back photos, postcards and an occasional sunburn. But two unlucky visitors this summer got a very different...
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This solar-powered bus is shuttling a biology lab throughout NYC
The last thing you expect to see while walking to work in the trendy Flatiron District of New York City is a multi-colored, solar-powered bus from the 70s parked in front of a Club Monaco.But this...
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Cutting-edge technology is revealing how athletes' bodies work — and will...
Today's professional athletes are faster and stronger than ever. Top athletes in individual sports possess physical characteristics that make them uniquely suited to excel (picture Usain Bolt or...
View ArticleWhat happens to your brain and body when your foot falls asleep
There's a good chance you've gotten the "pins and needles" at least once in your life. Here's what's actually happening.Produced by Matthew StuartFollow TI:On FacebookJoin the conversation about this...
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These brilliant scientists each won $3 million for discovering a way to turn...
The Breakthrough Prizes might be considered the scientific equivalent of the oscars, if the oscars were held in Silicon Valley.Two of the scientists honored at this year's awards were Ed Boyden of MIT...
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A leading theory about how consciousness works may be wrong
Scientists' attempts to discern the neurological activities that constitute consciousness have taken a dramatic twist, after a recent study appeared to contradict one of the leading theories on the...
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This chilling movie is probably behind SeaWorld's decision to close a killer...
In nature, Orcas are known as social, intelligent creatures who roam the world's oceans. They have families and language and culture.When torn from these bonds, the animals endure what equates to...
View ArticleNeil deGrasse Tyson explains how humans will evolve in the future
Humans have evolved for over hundreds of thousands of years, but what comes next isn't as predictable as you might think. Neil deGrasse Tyson explains what the future of human evolution will look...
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Scientists have an adorable theory for why dogs tilt their heads that has to...
No one's really sure why dogs tilt their heads - except when it's used to exploit our emotions straight after they’ve pooped on the carpet.According to a survey by Psychology Today, it might be to do...
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This scientist made a Nobel-winning discovery but never got credit for it...
If ever there was a case of someone who didn't get the recognition she deserved, it's Rosalind Franklin.The British-born chemist did pioneering work that led to the discovery of the structure of...
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