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July 18, 2017 9:55 AM

The myth of drug expiration dates

Hospitals and pharmacies are required to toss expired drugs, no matter how expensive or vital. Meanwhile the FDA has long known that many remain safe and potent for years longer.

by Marshall Allen

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July 18, 2017 8:56 AM

More than bread: Sourdough as a window into the microbiome

Home bakers in the U.S., Europe and some other countries have volunteered their sourdough starters to a team of American scientists who want to unravel the microbial secrets of sourdough.

by Marcus Woo

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July 18, 2017 4:00 AM

Minnesota scientists dive deep to learn why walleye are stressed

Nine of Minnesota's largest lakes are part of a new study that aims to gain a deeper understanding of how life works under the waves.

by Dan Gunderson

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July 14, 2017 10:22 AM

Ravens surprise scientists by showing they can plan

As recently as 10 years ago, humans were thought to be the only species with the ability to plan. Turns out ravens can, too, on a par with great apes.

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July 14, 2017 6:23 AM

Computer scientists demonstrate the potential for faking video

Fake news articles may just be the tip of the iceberg. New research -- which manipulates footage of former President Obama -- shows it's possible to create fake news videos too.

by Aarti Shahani

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July 13, 2017 12:53 PM

No offense, American bees, but your sperm isn't cutting it

U.S. bees are in trouble, and one of the major threats is a deadly parasite called varroa mite. So researchers are importing sperm from European bees resistant to mites to toughen up America's stock.

by Ryan Bell

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July 13, 2017 10:23 AM

'Living drug' that fights cancer by harnessing immune system clears key hurdle

An advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration recommends the agency, for the first time, approve a new kind of treatment that uses genetically modified immune cells to attack cancer cells.

by Rob Stein

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July 10, 2017 10:54 AM

NASA spacecraft gets up close with Jupiter's Great Red Spot

NASA's Juno spacecraft will fly directly over the Great Red Spot, a swirling storm on Jupiter, on Monday. Scientists are hoping to gain a better understanding of the storm and why it persists.

by Joe Palca

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July 3, 2017 10:01 AM

Baby, you're a firework (scientifically speaking)

You have more in common with pyrotechnics that you might think. The same basic process that makes fireworks explode is happening inside your cells (in a slow-motion, controlled way) right now.

by Adam Cole and Ryan Kellman

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June 29, 2017 12:36 PM

Boaty McBoatface makes its triumphant return, hauling 'unprecedented data'

The curiously named submersible wrapped up its inaugural voyage last week. And, as the British Antarctic Survey noted Wednesday, Boaty acquitted itself well on the seven-week expedition.

by Colin Dwyer

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