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December 25, 2015 5:00 AM

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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December 24, 2015 4:43 PM

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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December 24, 2015 12:30 PM

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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December 23, 2015 3:00 PM

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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December 23, 2015 12:55 PM

$16 million awarded to brain researchers, but NFL is contributing nothing

In 2012, the NFL pledged $30 million for research into chronic traumatic encephalopathy. A $16 million study was unveiled but none of the NFL's money is being used for that research.

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December 22, 2015 5:56 AM

SpaceX rocket successfully lands after launching satellites

It's the first launch since a Falcon 9 rocket exploded in June, and the first recovery of a spent booster for SpaceX. Previous attempts were close but ended in failure.

by Doreen McCallister

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December 21, 2015 7:38 AM

You should watch the way you punctuate your text messages -- period

These days, every character counts -- nowhere more than at the end of your text messages. Researchers have found that punctuating a text with a period can make it seem as if you're being insincere.

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December 21, 2015 6:05 AM

Is everybody mumbling? Try hearing test you take on the phone

Testing your hearing is just a phone call away. Doctors hope a cheap, simple at-home test will encourage more people to get their hearing checked, and get help if they need it.

by Ina Jaffe

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December 18, 2015 1:40 PM

Is Artificial Intelligence a threat to humankind?

What are the benefits, and the possible dangers, of artificial intelligence? Are computers and thinking machines a huge help to humankind's daily life or a threat to our civilization? Cynthia Breazeal of MIT's Media Lab and Eric Horvitz of Microsoft Research explore the excitement,and the anxiety, about artificial intelligence and the way it may change our world.