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February 25, 2016 2:15 PM

Apple court filing calls iPhone order dangerous, unconstitutional

Last week, at the FBI's request, a court ordered Apple to cooperate with federal agents and help unlock the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino shooters. The company says the demand is illegal.

by Alina Selyukh

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February 25, 2016 10:30 AM

Letters helped Challenger shuttle engineer shed 30 years of guilt

After NPR reported Bob Ebeling's story on the anniversary of the Challenger explosion, hundreds of people responded. Ebeling, now 89, says those letters "helped bring my worrisome mind to ease."

by Howard Berkes

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February 25, 2016 6:36 AM

In a far-off galaxy, a clue to what's causing strange bursts of radio waves

One of the most puzzling astronomical discoveries of the last decade has just gotten a little bit clearer.

by Joe Palca

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February 24, 2016 6:32 PM

Apple's Cook: Complying with FBI demand 'bad for America'

"We know that doing this would expose people to incredible vulnerabilities," Cook said.

by The Associated Press

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February 23, 2016 6:25 AM

Poll: Apple should help FBI unlock terrorism suspect's iPhone

The majority of Americans -- 51 percent -- think that the tech giant should cooperate with a court order to help the FBI access a San Bernardino shooter's iPhone, according to a new Pew survey.

by Naomi LaChance

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February 22, 2016 11:02 AM

U.S. Navy brings back navigation by the stars for officers

A decade after phasing out celestial navigation from its academy courses, the U.S. Navy has restarted that formal training. The shift comes at a time of growing anxiety over possible threats to GPS.

by Geoff Brumfiel

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February 20, 2016 7:19 AM

Why science teachers struggle with teaching climate change

Many middle and high school science teachers are getting climate change wrong, according to a survey published in the journal Science.

by Cory Turner

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February 20, 2016 7:15 AM

Would it be so bad to wipe out mosquito that spreads Zika?

The species Aedes aegypti is currently responsible for spreading the Zika virus through the Americas and also infects humans with dengue fever, chikungunya and yellow fever. Should there be an effort to get rid of Aedes aegypti?

by Malaka Gharib

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February 18, 2016 6:06 PM

What if it weren't an iPhone? What the Apple/FBI case means for the industry

Apple is in a unique position to challenge the FBI's request for access to a terrorist suspect's iPhone. Nonetheless, more tech companies worry about the precedent.

by Alina Selyukh