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Federal judge says monkey can't own copyright to his selfie

Federal judge says monkey can't own copyright to his selfie

A district judge in San Francisco said that Congress and the president can choose to "extend the protection of law to animals as well as humans" -- but that for now, no, monkeys can't own copyrights.

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A futurist weighs in on 2016

A futurist weighs in on 2016

Virtual reality technology will continue to develop, Cecily Sommers said, and no one should dismiss Mark Zuckerberg's plan for a robot butler.

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Four new elements to be added to the periodic table

Four new elements to be added to the periodic table

With the discoveries now confirmed, "The 7th period of the periodic table of elements is complete," according to the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.

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Forgot something again? It's probably just normal aging

Forgot something again? It's probably just normal aging

We know the risk of dementia increases with age. But if you have memory lapses, you probably needn't worry. There are pretty clear differences between signs of dementia and age-related memory loss.
by Patti Neighmond

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Where we go: Part 2 of your year-end reading list

Where we go: Part 2 of your year-end reading list

From Mercury to Pluto, a year-end look at exploration of our solar system with some historical gems that recently came to light.
by William Lager

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Where we go: Part 1 of your year-end reading list

Where we go: Part 1 of your year-end reading list

From Mercury to Pluto, a year-end look at our exploration of our solar system with some historical gems that recently came to light.
by William Lager

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A rare full moon on Christmas, and other unusual celestial events

A rare full moon on Christmas, and other unusual celestial events

"A rare full moon will be added gift for the holidays," NASA says. Record highs on the East Coast, snowfall on the West Coast, and an asteroid passing Earth are also in the mix.
by Merrit Kennedy

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3 Christmas questions, as answered by science

3 Christmas questions, as answered by science

What makes for a truly merry Christmas? Is your time better spent picking perfect, personalized gifts and decorating your home, or enjoying holiday cheer with family and friends?
by Tania Lombrozo

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USDA whistleblower launches new bee research effort

USDA whistleblower launches new bee research effort

As he waits for his whistleblower case to proceed, Jonathan Lundgren and his colleagues aim to test their ideas on a working farm.
by Dan Gunderson

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