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Net providers begin warning of illegal downloads

Internet users who illegally share music, movies or television shows online could soon receive warning notices from the nation's five major Internet service providers.

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The limits of big data

The limits of big data

We've been hearing a lot about the power of "big data" and how harnessing the increasing amount of data being compiled about individuals can change the way we live. But are there limits to what we can learn from data?

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Private US firms take major role vs. cyberattacks

Private US firms take major role vs. cyberattacks

When Kevin Mandia, a retired military cybercrime investigator, decided to expose China as a primary threat to U.S. computer networks, he didn't have to consult with American diplomats in Beijing or declassify tactics to safely reveal government secrets.

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Mapping the human brain

Mapping the human brain

In his address last week, President Barack Obama called for investment in mapping the human brain. Much like the Human Genome project, the Brain Activity Map will be a decade-long exploration into the workings of the human brain.

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NASA rover preps for 1st test of drilled Mars rock

NASA rover preps for 1st test of drilled Mars rock

Fresh off drilling into a rock for the first time, the Mars rover Curiosity is prepping for the next step: dissecting the pulverized rock to determine what it's made of.

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US ready to strike back against China cyberattacks

US ready to strike back against China cyberattacks

As public evidence mounts that the Chinese military is responsible for stealing massive amounts of U.S. government data and corporate trade secrets, the Obama administration is eyeing fines and other trade actions it may take against Beijing or any other country guilty of cyberespionage.

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Ben Goldacre on 'Bad Pharma'

Ben Goldacre on 'Bad Pharma'

In his latest book "Bad Pharma," Ben Goldacre looks into the pharmaceutical industry practice of not publishing all clinical trial data regarding new drugs.

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How high school impacts psychological development

How high school impacts psychological development

Memories of high school remain vivid in our memories long after we graduate. New science reveals more about the psychological effects that high school experiences have throughout our lives.

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Univ. of Minn. chemist seeks greater understanding of blood

Univ. of Minn. chemist seeks greater understanding of blood

Tom Weber goes inside the lab of renowned chemist Christy Haynes at the University of Minnesota. Haynes' research focuses on blood platelets.
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Has American innovation stalled?

Has American innovation stalled?

A feature in The Economist last month posed the question, "Has the ideas machine broken down?" In other words, have innovation and technology stopped driving economic growth worldwide?

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