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How a solar storm can effect Earth

How a solar storm can effect Earth

The biggest solar storm in years broke out on the solar surface. It probably won't be dangerous for us, says astronomer Bob Berman.

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Google's 4Q lobbying bill triples to $3.76 million

Google's U.S. lobbying bill more than tripled to $3.76 million in the fourth quarter as the Internet search leader fought proposed changes to online piracy laws and sought to influence a wide range of other issues that could affect its fortunes.

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Strongest solar storm since 2005 hitting Earth

Strongest solar storm since 2005 hitting Earth

The Space Weather Prediction Center in Colorado observed the flare Sunday at 11 p.m. EST. Physicist Doug Biesecker says the biggest concern is the radiation, which arrived on Earth an hour later. It will likely continue through Wednesday.

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The path to longevity

The path to longevity

Scientists may be on the brink of an anti-aging drug.

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Delegation responds to Internet piracy bills

The state's House members are mostly opposed, but both Senators are supporters.
by Brett Neely

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Russian space probe crashes into Pacific

A Russian space probe designed to boost the nation's pride on a bold mission to a moon of Mars came down in flames Sunday, showering fragments into the south Pacific west of Chile's coast, officials said.

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White House concerned over online piracy bills

White House concerned over online piracy bills

The Obama administration says it would oppose pending legislation that would undermine "the dynamic, innovative global Internet."

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The year in science

The year in science

It's been a big year in science. We get the scoop on the scientific highs, lows and new trends from 2011.

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The nature of memory

The nature of memory

Earlier this week, The Minnesota Supreme Court heard a case to determine whether repressed memories can be used in a church sexual abuse lawsuit. The lawsuit, filed decades after the alleged sexual abuse occured, falls well outside the court's statute of limitations. The alleged victim, however, claims that he repressed the memory of the abuse, and that it only resurfaced in 2002. Craig Stark joins us to discuss the nature of memory and what we can learn by studying how our memory goes awry.

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Google gets more personal with search results

Google gets more personal with search results

Google is sifting through the photos and commentary on its blossoming social network so its Internet search results can include more personal information.

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