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Ever wonder who's catching your cellphone calls?

Ever wonder who's catching your cellphone calls?

With the right equipment, people can hijack your cellphone. We know the eavesdropping is happening, but we don't know much about who's doing the listening.
by L. Carol Ritchie

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Brains On: How is video game music interactive?

Brains On: How is video game music interactive?

Video game music has come a long way from the days of Space Invaders. How does it work?
by Molly Bloom

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A guide to Minnesota bird migration this fall

A guide to Minnesota bird migration this fall

Sharon "Birdchick" Stiteler joined The Daily Circuit to talk about birds on the move, and how those that stay are preparing for the winter.
by Sharon Stiteler

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Embryonic stem cells restore vision in preliminary human test

Embryonic stem cells restore vision in preliminary human test

Cells derived from embryos appear to have improved the vision in more than half of the 18 patients who had become legally blind because of two progressive, currently incurable eye diseases.
by Rob Stein

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Microsoft CEO Nadella's remarks add to tech's sexism problem

Microsoft CEO Nadella's remarks add to tech's sexism problem

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's comments on women asking for raises triggered an instant backlash, but they also raise more questions about the tech industry's male-dominated culture and spotlight the challenges women in tech face.
by Samantha Raphelson

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Apple says iOS encryption protects privacy; FBI raises crime fears

Apple says iOS encryption protects privacy; FBI raises crime fears

The new operating system is so secure that no one has the keys. But, the technology is making it harder for police to solve crimes.

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Scientists share chemistry Nobel for breakthrough in microscopy

Scientists share chemistry Nobel for breakthrough in microscopy

The award goes to Americans Eric Betzig and William Moerner and German scientist Stefan Hell for "the development of super-resolved fluorescence microscopy."

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Photos from the 'blood moon' lunar eclipse

Photos from the 'blood moon' lunar eclipse

For early risers, a historic "blood moon" lunar eclipse was visible on Wednesday around the world. View our photo gallery of the phenomenon.

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