Science

November 14, 2014 10:40 AM

BBC: The making of the moon

It is the nearest and most dominant object in our night sky, and has inspired artists, astronauts and astronomers. But fundamental questions remain about our only natural satellite. Where does the Moon come from?

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November 14, 2014 7:49 AM

Neil deGrasse Tyson separates fact, fiction in 'Interstellar'

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson talks about the science behind the near-future dystopian film "Interstellar."

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November 13, 2014 11:17 AM

Facebook again tries to simplify privacy policy

Facebook has faced concerns from users and from government regulators and privacy advocates that its policies are too complicated.

by The Associated Press

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November 13, 2014 9:06 AM

What Obama's net neutrality plan means for the Internet's future

President Obama asked the FCC to implement the "strongest rules possible to protect net neutrality."

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November 13, 2014 8:55 AM

For greener skyscrapers, basic building materials are being reinvented

Researchers from Cambridge, England, are experimenting with one of man's oldest building materials -- and they're aiming high.

by Tracy Moran

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November 12, 2014 11:28 AM

A timeline of comet probe's 10-year journey

A summary of key moments during the unmanned Rosetta space probe's mission.

by The Associated Press

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November 12, 2014 10:17 AM

Touchdown! European probe makes first landing on a comet

Millions of miles from Earth, the Philae robotic lander has settled on the comet's surface, the European Space Agency says.

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November 12, 2014 9:49 AM

Facebook, Google launch Ebola donation campaigns

But some say the outbreak is not a problem that can be solved only with money. Volunteers are needed in West Africa to work in treatment units.

by Eleanor Klibanoff

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November 12, 2014 5:33 AM

Bake cookies, learn scientific method

Bethany Brookshire, aka @SciCurious, recently started "Cookie Science," which aims to illustrate the scientific method by creating a tasty gluten-free cookie for a friend.

by Alison Bruzek