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With Sony hack, nation state attacks go from quiet to overt

North Korea's government has allegedly launched an overt cyberattack — and even secured a decisive victory against — one of the biggest companies on earth.
by Aarti Shahani

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Watch your step: Why thin ice is hard to detect

Watch your step: Why thin ice is hard to detect

You've heard the warning: Don't tread on thin ice. But it's not that easy to tell when and where the ice is safe.
by Molly Bloom

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Forensic astronomer solves Monet mystery

Forensic astronomer solves Monet mystery

Dr. Don Olson has helped solve hundreds of mysteries from the past using astronomy.
by Heather McElhatton

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Geminid meteor showers light up both hemispheres

Geminid meteor showers light up both hemispheres

The annual Geminid meteor shower dazzled Earthlings around the world late Saturday and early Sunday.
by L. Carol Ritchie

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Should scientists bring passenger pigeons back from extinction?

Should scientists bring passenger pigeons back from extinction?

Molecular biologists are looking into ways to regenerate the species, but are running into opposition from conservationists who are worried this will lessen the urgency when it comes to saving endangered species.

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Birds of a feather aren't necessarily related

Birds of a feather aren't necessarily related

Geneticists have revised the evolutionary tree of birds, revealing some unlikely relationships.
by Geoff Brumfiel

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Uber's troubles mount even as its value grows

Uber's troubles mount even as its value grows

The ride-sharing service is now being sued by the attorneys general of two major U.S. counties who say the company is misrepresenting its background checks of drivers.
by Krishnadev Calamur

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A crowd of scientists finds a better way to predict seizures

The winners of an online competition identified electrical patterns in the brain that often precede a seizure. No neuroscientists or doctors were among the victors.
by Jon Hamilton

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