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September 3, 2014 8:14 AM

Russian space experiment on gecko sex goes awry

An investigation is being launched into the star-crossed mission.

by Geoff Brumfiel

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August 31, 2014 9:32 AM

Chefs, breeders pair up to produce tastier veggies

While plant breeders at many public universities focus on improving crops used in food manufacturing or livestock feed, those in Madison want to produce better-tasting vegetables.

by The Associated Press

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August 30, 2014 3:03 PM

An app can reveal when withdrawal tremors are real

So far the tremor app has been tested in about 80 patients; it needs more testing and validation before it can be used for diagnosis.

by Nancy Shute

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August 28, 2014 3:00 PM

BBC: Why do we believe in ghosts?

Ghosts have been haunting people all over the world for centuries. But why do they persist in this age of reason? Mike Williams explores the fear and fascination ghosts produce and finds out how our reaction to apparitions has changed over the years.

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August 28, 2014 10:14 AM

The universe is still dark after all these years

Well into the 21st century, it is indisputable that we know more about the universe than ever before. Here's a short list of open questions about the cosmos, focusing only on its composition.

by Marcelo Gleiser

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August 28, 2014 9:00 AM

How climate change could ruin your breakfast

Hazelnut prices are spiking and that's bad news for lovers of Nutella spread.

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August 27, 2014 9:18 AM

One man's quest to build the perfect toothbrush

Some people dream of climbing Mount Everest or riding a bicycle across the country. Mike Davidson's dream has been to create the perfect toothbrush, and now he thinks he's done it.

by Joe Palca

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August 27, 2014 9:11 AM

Science crowns mozzarella the king of pizza cheese

Any way you slice it, Americans are obsessed with pizza. The average American consumes pizza about 39 times a year, according to the NPD Group, a market research firm.

by Maanvi Singh