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February 5, 2018 2:09 PM

SpaceX set to launch world's most powerful rocket

The company is getting ready for the first flight of its massive Falcon Heavy. It will be the most powerful rocket in use -- if it doesn't blow up.

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

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February 5, 2018 6:31 AM

Screen addiction among teens: Is there such a thing?

The psychiatric profession is still divided, but there are treatment programs, apps and a new public campaign to address media overuse.

by Anya Kamenetz

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February 3, 2018 11:29 AM

'Game changer': Maya cities unearthed in Guatemala forest using lasers

The technology provides them with an unprecedented view into how the ancient civilization worked and lived, revealing almost industrial agricultural infrastructure and new insights into warfare.

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February 3, 2018 11:01 AM

Mars Rover Curiosity's panoramic photo depicts epic journey

It captured images that show some of the key regions NASA's robot has explored since 2012.

by Vanessa Romo

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January 31, 2018 7:26 PM

Researchers discover 'anxiety cells' in the brain

Scientists who identified specific brain cells in mice that control anxiety say the discovery could provide insights that might eventually help people with panic disorder and social phobia.

by Jon Hamilton

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January 30, 2018 9:38 PM

Wednesday's rare super blue blood moon: How to see it and what we can learn

Early Wednesday morning, there's a lunar event that hasn't been seen since 1866. And scientists say data gathered during the event could help them figure out where to land a rover on the moon.

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January 30, 2018 11:00 AM

The strengths and drawbacks of genetics and genealogy

Here's how you can use them together to create a clearer picture of your family history.

by Marianne Combs and Manda Lillie

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January 29, 2018 7:02 AM

What kind of screen time parent are you? Take this quiz and find out

Are you strict, pushover or right down the middle? These nine questions could help you find the right balance when it comes to your kids and digital devices.

by Anya Kamenetz

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January 28, 2018 8:07 PM

Fitness devices can provide locations of soldiers

An online map tracing the GPS paths of fitness devices location data has raised questions of security.

by The Associated Press

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January 26, 2018 4:00 PM

One of the world's rarest fish is a little less rare than we thought

The red handfish, named for hand-shaped fins on the sides of its body, doesn't really swim -- it walks slowly along the seafloor. A new population of the striking creature has been found off Tasmania.

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