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November 11, 2016 11:48 AM

Can't hurry love: Rare snail finds romance after global search

A genetic fluke stood in the way of love for a lonely and unique snail named Jeremy. But thanks to a public appeal, the snail has hopefully found a mate — or maybe even two.

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November 10, 2016 11:48 AM

In ancient trash heaps, a whale hunting puzzle emerges

New DNA evidence from a 4,000-year-old archaeological site along the coast of Greenland suggests the paleo-Inuit or Saqqaq culture ate large amounts of whale. But how?

by Angus Chen

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November 9, 2016 1:40 PM

Monkeys regain control of paralyzed legs with help of an implant

Two monkeys with spinal cord injuries were able to move after a wireless implant restored the connection between brain and legs. But any help for people will be years away, researchers say.

by Rae Ellen Bichell

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November 8, 2016 6:38 PM

With election anxiety at its peak, check out terrifying video from animal world

A video of a marine iguana hatchling chased by a pit of snakes has gone viral. We think it's a stressful but ultimately cathartic diversion.

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November 8, 2016 7:03 AM

Still have leftover Halloween candy? Use it for science!

No need to risk sugar shock, folks. We've got a whole bunch of experiments you can do with leftover candy that are possibly more fun than eating it.

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November 3, 2016 12:29 PM

Paying your Metro Transit fare? There's an app for that

The Twin Cities transit agency Thursday rolled out smartphone applications hoping they'll catch on with customers who won't have to stop and buy rail tickets or scramble for change at the bus stop.

by Tim Nelson

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October 30, 2016 10:00 PM

NASA's new 'intruder alert' system spots incoming asteroid

A space rock zipped by earth Sunday night. Astronomers knew it wasn't a threat, thanks in part to a new automated warning program called Scout.

by Joe Palca

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October 28, 2016 6:17 AM

Do parents invade children's privacy when they post photos online?

The kids look so darned cute in that photo, it's hard not to post it online for all too see. But there are privacy risks to sharing children's images, and children often don't want the exposure.

by Tara Haelle

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October 27, 2016 5:04 PM

Researchers say they've found a bit of fossilized dinosaur brain

A small rock might contain tissue from a 130 million-year-old dinosaur brain. If confirmed, it would be the first bit of fossilized dino gray matter ever found.