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Outrage over lion's death leads to more money for research

Outrage over lion's death leads to more money for research

Professor David MacDonald, director of the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit at the University of Oxford, ran the research program that monitored Cecil the Lion before his death. MacDonald spoke with Heather McElhatton, producer of "A Beautiful World," about his research and the impact of the public outcry over Cecil's death.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Scientists discover new (disgusting) taste

Scientists discover new (disgusting) taste

To the ranks of sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami, researchers have added a sixth: "oleogustus." It's Latin for "a taste for fat."

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In Michigan, a testing ground for a future of driverless cars

In Michigan, a testing ground for a future of driverless cars

Automakers and researchers are using a 32-acre fake city at the University of Michigan to simulate a real-world environment for autonomous vehicles. How will such cars affect urban planning?
by Jason Margolis

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Climate Cast: Why presidential candidates often ignore climate issues

Climate Cast: Why presidential candidates often ignore climate issues

Why climate issues rarely come up in presidential campaigns and how some specific issues can get in the way of a more substantial debate over the climate.

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Obama orders development of supercomputer to rival China's 'Milky Way'

Obama orders development of supercomputer to rival China's 'Milky Way'

The executive order would set up a body known as the National Strategic Computing Initiative to research and build what is hoped to become the first machine to hit 1 exaflop.

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Close listening: How sound reveals the invisible

Close listening: How sound reveals the invisible

The stethoscope seems so simple -- a 19th century tool for listening more closely to the human heart or lungs. It also sparked a culture of listening that is transforming the way scientists learn.
by Christopher Joyce and Bill McQuay

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SpaceShipTwo 'pilot was thrown from the vehicle' high in atmosphere

SpaceShipTwo 'pilot was thrown from the vehicle' high in atmosphere

SpaceShipTwo broke apart soon after it reached supersonic speeds and an altitude of around 50,000 feet. Its pilot says his parachute opened in a "gentlemanly" fashion, after he had fallen for a while.

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How your cat's purrs are not-so-secretly controlling you

How your cat's purrs are not-so-secretly controlling you

Cats don't purr just when they're happy and content. Sometimes they purr when they're scared or in need of comfort. But they also do it to control the weak-minded humans they live with.
by Molly Bloom

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Windows 10 rolls out, along with concern over sharing Wi-Fi passwords

Windows 10 rolls out, along with concern over sharing Wi-Fi passwords

The new operating system includes user-friendly features, such as a personal assistant named Cortana. But its Wi-Fi Sense feature has sparked security concerns.

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Surgeon who helped pioneer key CPR technique dies at 87

Dr. James Jude, a native Minnesotan credited with helping develop an early form of cardiopulmonary resuscitation died early Tuesday in Florida, his son said.
by The Associated Press

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