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Apple's new operating system for Macs go on sale Wednesday

Apple's new operating system for Macs go on sale Wednesday

Apple Inc. will release its new operating system for Mac computers on Wednesday, with features borrowed from mobile devices and a tighter integration with online file storage.

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'Global Weirdness' and the science of climate change

Science journalist Michael Lemonick's new book 'Global Weirdness' seeks to clearly explain everything we currently know about the science of climate change. He joins The Daily Circuit Wednesday to discuss what is ahead for our planet.
by Paul Huttner

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NASA reports success in test of heat shield

An experimental heat shield for future spacecraft landings successfully survived a test launch Monday that brought it through the earth's atmosphere at speeds of up to 7,600 mph, NASA said.

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Experts: Some fracking critics use bad science

Experts: Some fracking critics use bad science

In the debate over natural gas drilling, the companies are often the ones accused of twisting the facts. But scientists say opponents sometimes mislead the public, too.

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Potholes? There's an app for that

Potholes? There's an app for that

Officials in Boston are testing an app called Street Bump that allows drivers to automatically report potholes to the city, with their smartphones doing all the work.

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Remains found in Wis. road project

Archaeologists are finding ancient remains possibly of Native Americans in the ground beneath the reconstruction of Highway 35 in the La Crosse area.

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Frans de Waal on primate morality

Frans de Waal on primate morality

Frans de Waal is one of the world's leading primatologists. He's spent his career studying the behavior and social intelligence of primates, drawing parallels between the ways humans and primates make moral choices.

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Marlene Zuk on life with 'Six Legs'

Marlene Zuk on life with 'Six Legs'

Like many kids, Marlene Zuk spent much of her childhood fascinated by insects, and as she grew up that passion lead her to career in science. Her newest book, "Sex on Six Legs," examines how even the smallest creatures lead complex lives.

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NOAA: Current U.S. drought is the largest since 1956

NOAA: Current U.S. drought is the largest since 1956

The drought that's currently covering much of the US is the largest since 1956, according to a new report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. More than half of the nation is experiencing moderate to extreme drought right now.

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The eccentricity of the creative mind

The eccentricity of the creative mind

Have you noticed that a lot of the most creative people you know are also a bit eccentric? That's not a coincidence - there's neuroscience that backs it up. From Emily Dickinson to Albert Einstein to Steve Jobs, we look at the link between creativity and eccentricity.

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