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The race to sequence centenarian genomes

The race to sequence centenarian genomes

A $10 million prize is on the line when teams compete next year to be the first to accurately sequence genomes from 100 centenarians. The Archon Genomics X Prize competition is accepting applications through May of next year.

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Apple: iPhone 5 orders topped 2M in 24 hours

Apple: iPhone 5 orders topped 2M in 24 hours

Orders for the iPhone 5 topped 2 million in their first 24 hours, more than double the amount of its predecessor over the same period.

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Google snaps up Snapseed's photo-editing service

Google has snapped up the digital photo editing service Snapseed as part of its effort to compete against Facebook's online social network.

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Space program documentary: Washington goes to the moon

Space program documentary: Washington goes to the moon

A documentary about the Apollo space program and the political climate that shaped the trip to the moon. The first man to walk on the moon, Neil Armstrong, was buried at sea on Friday.

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MN Zoo opens new black bear exhibit

The Minnesota Zoo completed a five-year, $76 million series of improvement projects on Saturday by opening a new home for black bears to the public.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Former astronaut returns home to Mpls.

Former astronaut returns home to Mpls.

The director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center is returning to his home state to help launch a new initiative.

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Nintendo's Wii U to launch Nov. 18, start at $300

Nintendo's Wii U to launch Nov. 18, start at $300

Nintendo has a knack for changing the course of video games, appealing to the masses from kids to grandparents even if its technology isn't the most advanced.

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New Apple accessories could be blessing and curse

New Apple accessories could be blessing and curse

Along with a new iPhone 5, Apple unveiled accessories Wednesday that could prove to be a blessing and a curse for customers.

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How is doctor burnout affecting patients?

How is doctor burnout affecting patients?

A new Mayo Clinic study shows that doctors have a much higher burnout rate than any other profession. What does the research mean for patient care, and how will the problem be addressed as the population ages and more and more people require medical care?
by Emily Kaiser

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New iPhone nears as holiday lineups unveiled

New iPhone nears as holiday lineups unveiled

After weeks of speculation, anticipation and a dose of hype, Apple is widely expected to announce a new smartphone at an event in San Francisco on Wednesday.

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