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Space poop problem-solvers take home cash prizes from NASA

Space poop problem-solvers take home cash prizes from NASA

NASA was looking for help from the public in solving a very specific challenge: How to deal with poop in a spacesuit. The winners included doctors, a dentist, a product designer and an engineer.

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Scientific panel says editing heritable human genes could be OK in the future

Scientific panel says editing heritable human genes could be OK in the future

The National Academy of Medicine and National Academy of Sciences say a long-standing taboo on editing human genes could be lifted -- even if the changes can be carried through to future generations.
by Rob Stein

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Is Donald Trump helping or hurting Twitter?

Is Donald Trump helping or hurting Twitter?

The tweeter-in-chief has brought a new level of notoriety to the social media company, but it hasn't helped Twitter's bottom line. Analysts say Trump-related harassment continues to hurt the platform.
by Sam Sanders

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A brain tweak lets mice abstain from cocaine

A brain tweak lets mice abstain from cocaine

Scientists have created addiction-resistant mice by altering the reward system in their brains. The findings shed light on the biochemistry of addiction.
by Jon Hamilton

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This heatless habanero packs all of the flavor with none of the burn

This heatless habanero packs all of the flavor with none of the burn

Some breeders vie to grow ever more mouth-burning peppers. The guy behind the Habanada had a different goal: a habanero with no heat all. The aromatic, melon-like result is winning over top chefs.
by Tove Danovich

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Drones tested for Minnesota bridge inspections

Transportation officials expect the technology will save money and provide another perspective on how the state's bridges are holding up.
by The Associated Press

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Self-driving cars could ease our commutes, but that'll take a while

Self-driving cars could ease our commutes, but that'll take a while

One of the promises of autonomous vehicles is that they'll reduce traffic jams. Self-driving cars will bring many changes, but traffic flows won't improve until enough human drivers are off the roads.
by Yuki Noguchi

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The best way to combat mistrust of "Big Science" is more science

The best way to combat mistrust of "Big Science" is more science

Mistrust of "Big Science" seems to flourish at both extremes of our political community. But science is knowledge, says Alva Noe.
by Alva Noë

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