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DNA repair research nets chemistry Nobel for 3 scientists

DNA repair research nets chemistry Nobel for 3 scientists

The work of Tomas Lindahl, Paul Modrich and Aziz Sancar details how cells repair damaged DNA and preserve genes.

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Physics Nobel awarded for work on neutrinos' metamorphosis

Physics Nobel awarded for work on neutrinos' metamorphosis

Takaaki Kajita of Japan and Arthur B. McDonald of Canada both found that neutrinos shift identities like chameleons in space.

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Farmer finds woolly mammoth bones in Michigan field

Farmer finds woolly mammoth bones in Michigan field

A Michigan farmer unearthed the skeleton of a woolly mammoth in his soybean field. Mammoths were common in North America before they disappeared around 11,000 years ago.
by The Associated Press

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The Mars double attack

The Mars double attack

There is much excitement around finding liquid water on Mars. And, though high salinity is not good for life, we will only know if it exists there if we look, says astrophysicist Marcelo Gleiser.
by Marcelo Gleiser

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Water on Mars: How the discovery reshapes exploration of the planet

Water on Mars: How the discovery reshapes exploration of the planet

One of the men leading the search for water on Mars, Jim Watzin, joins MPR News to discuss what's next for human exploration of the Red Planet.

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Research on fetal tissue draws renewed political, scientific scrutiny

Research on fetal tissue draws renewed political, scientific scrutiny

Critics say research on fetal tissue is no longer needed to answer crucial medical questions. But National Institutes of Health officials and other scientists say alternatives don't yet measure up.
by Rob Stein

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MnDOT could soon use drones for bridge inspections

MnDOT could soon use drones for bridge inspections

The drones could help inspectors reach places that would normally be difficult or hazardous to access.
by Riham Feshir

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A Beautiful World: Enric Sala on 'Pristine Seas'

A Beautiful World: Enric Sala on 'Pristine Seas'

While the ocean is full of bad news, Dr. Enric Sala is focused on establishing global marine sanctuaries. He believes underwater ecosystems can not only survive, but thrive.

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