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Scientists search for life beyond Earth

Scientists search for life beyond Earth

NASA's Kepler spacecraft has already spotted a new planet, shortly after its launch, giving scientists hope of someday finding a new earth-like planet. Midmorning delves into the science behind the hunt for extraterrestrial life.

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How does your dinosaur grow?

How does your dinosaur grow?

Dinosaur expert Kristi Curry Rogers talks about her latest research into how the largest dinosaurs grew. And new research shows relatives of the largest dinosaurs were small enough to burrow in the ground.

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Aspen highlights--1959 and Darwin

Aspen highlights--1959 and Darwin

Two speeches from journalists at the Aspen Ideas Festival: Fred Kaplan on his new book "1959" and David Quammen on his book "The Reluctant Mr. Darwin."

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Decoding brain development

Decoding brain development

Three scientists sat down together at the 2009 Aspen Ideas Festival in Aspen, Colo. to discuss how our brains develop over the course of our lives.

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Preview of a nuclear Iran on NPR

NPR correspondent Mike Shuster talks about Iran and how that country's nuclear ambitions are shaping the politics of the region and U.S. foreign policy response.

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