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Should Details of Bird Flu Research Be Kept Secret?
Scientists have discovered ways to make the H5N1 flu strain airborne and thus more contagious. Some have suggested censoring the findings.
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December 21, 2011
Dutch TV Presenters Eat Each Other's Flesh
The hosts of TVBNN's 'Guinea Pigs' had pieces of their flesh removed for each other to eat on air in what they're touting as a television first.
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December 21, 2011
Soyuz Launches With Six Satellites On Board
A Russian Soyuz rocket took off from French Guiana Friday with several high-tech imaging satellites.
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December 19, 2011
Neti Pots Linked To Brain-Eating Amoebas
The popular sinus-clearing pots have caused two deaths in Louisiana -- find out how.
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December 18, 2011
Naked Mole Rats Open Door to Pain Research
Scientists have figured out why naked mole rats don't feel acid burns. The find could lead to new avenues for treating chronic pain.
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December 18, 2011
NASA Discovers Tiniest Black Hole
NASA announced they've found the smallest black hole on record by listening to its X-ray heartbeat.
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December 18, 2011
The U.S. Government Adopts New Limits on Chimp Research
Chimpanzees will be used for research only if there is no other option.
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December 16, 2011
Third Smallest Baby On Record To Go Home
Born 24 weeks early, the third smallest baby ever according to the Global Birth Registry is finally set to leave the hospital.
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December 16, 2011
Study: Teen Use of Marijuana Rises
A University of Michigan study found teen use of marijuana is at a 30 year high, while cigarette and alcohol use is declining.
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December 16, 2011
Norway Experiencing Butter Shortage
Norway is in a butter crisis- Will there be any Christmas cookies?
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December 15, 2011
Toronto's 'Gay' Penguins Find New Female Partners
The Toronto Zoo's famous penguin couple, Buddy and Pedro, have parted ways and moved on to mating with females.
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December 13, 2011
Newsy Now: December 13 (GMT 1800)
Sandusky trial begins; scientists closer to finding Higgs Boson Particle; gunman opens fire in Belgium, killing four; violence continues in Syria.
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December 13, 2011
The God Particle: Does it Really Exist?
An announcement Tuesday might confirm Higgs boson is more than just a scientific theory.
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December 13, 2011
Study: Men's Mags More Demeaning Than Rapist Quotes
A new study shows that men identify more with quotes from rapists than from men’s magazines -- find out why it’s the magazines which may be to blame.
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December 13, 2011
Botched Penile Injection Leaves Man Dead
A woman who passed herself of as a doctor has been charged with man-slaughter after penile enhancement goes wrong.
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December 12, 2011
Studying London Cab Exam Grows Your Brain
A new study shows studying "The Knowledge," the London cab driver's exam, can actually change the brain.
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December 11, 2011
Bone-Stenghtening Drug Reduces Risk Of Death By Cancer
New study suggest bone-strengthening drugs can reduce risk of death for breast cancer patients by as much as 37 percent.
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December 11, 2011
Report: NASA Lost Over 500 Space Rocks
A report shows NASA has a tough time keeping track of the space materials it loans out to researchers.
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December 9, 2011
Study: Rats Show Each Other Compassion, Empathy
New research from the University of Chicago shows rats get just as much pleasure from helping each other as they do from eating chocolate.
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December 9, 2011
Controversial Plan B Decision Fuels Debate
The Obama administration bans the contraceptive 'Plan B, One Step' from being sold OTC to girls under 17, even though the FDA deemed it safe.
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December 9, 2011
Yawns More Contagious With Friends
According to a new study by the University of Pisa, yawning is more contagious with friends and family than with strangers.
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December 9, 2011
Study Claims Lifestyle Causes 40% of Cancer Cases
A UK study suggests lifestyle changes regarding smoking, alcohol, diet and weight can prevent 40% of cancer cases.
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December 8, 2011
Study Finds Kids' Cereal Has More Sugar Than Twinkies
A new study shows certain cereals are more than 50 percent sugar, but see why companies say they shouldn't have to change.
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December 8, 2011
WSJ: Putting 'Leftie' Rumors to Rest
The Wall Street Journal sifted through research on left-handedness and found lefties face an increased risk for some neurological disorders.
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December 8, 2011
New Study Finds Aging in Oval Office a Myth
Researchers from the University of Illinois-Chicago say presidents on average live longer than others.
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December 8, 2011
Radioactive Levels of Cesium Found in Baby Formula
One of the largest food manufacturers in Japan is launching a voluntary recall of 400,000 cans of infant formula.
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December 7, 2011
FDA Says HGC 'Homeopathic' Diet Is Unsafe
The FDA warns that the popular HCC weight-loss diet can cause health problems -- see how.
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December 7, 2011
FDA Approves Pill to Cure Hangovers
A new pill that claims to be the cure-all for hangovers was approved by the FDA, and is expected to hit shelves in January.
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December 6, 2011
Black Holes Billions of Times Bigger Than the Sun?
Astronomers say they've found the two biggest black holes yet.
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December 6, 2011
The Scent of Personality
Researchers in Poland attempt to link personality traits with your odor.
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December 6, 2011

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