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Approaching Asteroid 1998 QE2 Has a Moon, Images Reveal

A huge asteroid set to sail past Earth on Friday has its own moon, NASA scientists have just discovered.

New Feathered Dino May Be World's First Bird

The skeleton of a Jurassic dinosaur from China could also be the oldest known bird, scientists report.

Big Feet a Turn-On for Men in This Village

Dainty feet aren't always pleasing, according to a new study of rural Indonesians.

Gel Offers New Possibilities for 'Soft' Robots

A new material controlled by light may help scientists build better soft-bodied robots.

12 Obsolete Technologies Americans Still Use

In my apartment, the cordless phone sits right next to the 2,400 baud modem ... in my drawer of outdated gadgets. My last VCR sits at the bottom of a landfill, buried right next to my VHS copy of "Y2K: The Movie." But for some consumers right here in America, ancient technologies are still a part of everyday life as they continue to buy brand-new cassette tapes, subscribe to dial-up Internet and make calls from a pay phone.

The 'Belief' That Could Get You Promoted

Employees who want to move up in the workplace better quickly buy into the goals and values of their employer, new research shows.

The Jobs Where Employees Gain the Most Weight

Sitting at a desk all day isn't doing much for the waistlines of administrative assistants, a new study finds. And, they're not the only ones gaining weight at work.

Giant Asteroid to Sail Past Earth Today: Watch it Live

A huge asteroid is set to cruise by Earth Friday afternoon (May 31), making its closest approach to our planet for at least the next two centuries.

Shaman 'Rainmaking' Center Discovered in South Africa

A towering "rain control" site, where shamans would have asked the gods to open up the skies centuries ago, has been discovered in South Africa.

For Veterans, Mental Health Care Often Fragmented

For veterans with mental health conditions, prompt and continuous access to mental health care can be lifesaving. However, research shows that after deployment, veterans often go years without obtaining mental health care, and when they do, their care is often fragmented.

Doomsday: 9 Real Ways the Earth Could End

From catastrophic climate change to hostile aliens, Hollywood routinely envisions apocalyptic endings to humanity's stint on planet Earth.

'Poop Transplants' Stall Amid New Rules

Poop transplants, which have become a more common way to treat potentially deadly bacterial infections in the intestines in recent years, have come to a near standstill amid new rules from the Food and Drug Administration regarding the procedure.

Spotted! A Rarely Seen Constellation Shines This Summer

Although it is one of the largest constellations in the sky, Ophiuchus, the serpent bearer, is one of the least well-known. While large in area and prominent in the summer sky, it contains no bright stars, so it is rarely seen.

Manned Mars Missions Will Need Superfast New Propulsion Systems to Beat Radiation Threat

To keep astronauts safe and healthy during long on future missions to Mars, superfast new propulsion technologies will likely be necessary, experts say.

Prostate Cancer: Can New Tests Reduce Unnecessary Treatment?

Two new genetic tests may help better predict which prostate cancers are aggressive and need immediate treatment, and which do not need treatment right away, researchers say.

Photo Shows Powerful Jets Spewing From Giant Black Hole

Supermassive black holes are thought to lie at the center of nearly every galaxy, sucking up dust and gas and other material that allows them to grow to enormous sizes. A stunning composite image of a galaxy 850 million light-years from Earth shows the power of one of these cosmic monsters spewing out humongous jets.

Sex Assault: A Crime Against the Young & Attractive?

The main factors driving sexual assaults may be the attractiveness and vulnerability of young people of both genders, rather than negative attitudes toward women, a new study suggests.

Is College Worth the Money?

Right around this time every year, new graduates leave their ivory towers for the "real world."

Deep Arctic Waters Still Flowed During Last Ice Age

Even during the deep freeze of the last ice age, the waters of the deep Arctic Ocean churned below the frozen ice cap, new research finds.

Five Weird Future Predictions in 'After Earth'

Humans aren't the luckiest creatures in "After Earth," a new science fiction movie that hit theaters around the United States today (May 31).

Trip to Mars would likely exceed radiation limits for astronauts

By Irene Klotz CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Radiation levels measured by NASA's Mars Curiosity rover show astronauts likely would exceed current U.S. exposure limits during a roundtrip mission to Mars, scientists said on Thursday. The rover landed on Mars in August to search for habitats that could have supported past microbial life. Results taken during Curiosity's eight-month cruise to Mars indicate that astronauts would receive a radiation dose of about 660 millisieverts during a 360-day roundtrip flight, the fastest travel possible with today's chemical rockets. ...

Enchanting Whale Songs, Stories of a Changing Arctic

NEW YORK — By tracking and listening to whales, scientists have unlocked secrets about the dramatic changes currently underway in the Arctic. They've also learned that these whales are talented singers.

Believe or Deceive? Why Liars Are Difficult to Sniff Out

Lying may be a common human behavior, but despite the ubiquitous nature of deception, humans are surprisingly inconsistent when it comes to separating fact from fiction.

Artist's 'Cloning Agency' Replicates Jesus, Lady Gaga

The second coming of Jesus Christ may be on the horizon — along with the third, fourth and fifth incarnations, depending on how quickly an artist's new "cloning tincture" catches on.

Astronomy Conference Open to Public for First Time

One of the largest astronomy meetings of the year will open to the public for the first time in its history.

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Thursday, May 30, 2013

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Endangered Sea Turtles Feed in Potentially Hazardous Parts of Gulf of Mexico

The endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle has been found feeding in the Gulf of Mexico, in waters threatened by oil spills, heavy commercial fishing and oxygen depletion.

Apes Have Temper Tantrums, Too

Chimpanzees and bonobos have temper tantrums when their decisions don't play out as they'd hoped, hinting that humans aren't the only species to let emotions influence their choices.

NASA Telescope May Hunt for Rocky Mars-Size Planets Around 'Failed Stars'

NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope could be used to find Mars-size alien planets orbiting strange "failed stars" known as brown dwarfs, according to a new proposal by a multinational astronomy team.

Deep-Sea Worms Can't Take the Heat

Hot pink tube worms living on scalding deep-sea hydrothermal vents actually like to keep things relatively cool, according to a study published today (May 29) in the journal PLOS ONE.

A Doc on the Plane? 1 in 600 Flights Have Emergencies

In-flight medical emergencies occur on 1 in every 604 commercial air flights on average, according to a new report.

Poop Transplants: How Well Do They Really Work?

The benefits of "poop transplants" for treating the bacterial infection may not be quite as great as some recent studies have suggested, researchers responding to a study on the treatment published earlier this year say.

Preventing an Elephant Eden from Becoming Paradise Lost (Op-Ed)

Asteroid mining company wants to put your face in space

By Irene Klotz CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - A privately owned asteroid mining firm, backed in part by Google Inc's founders, launched a crowd-funding project on Wednesday to gauge public interest in a small space telescope that could serve as a backdrop for personal photographs, officials said. Planetary Resources, based in Bellevue, Washington, plans to build and operate telescopes to hunt for asteroids orbiting near Earth and robotic spacecraft to mine them for precious metals, water and other materials. ...

International crew takes short cut to space station

By Irene Klotz CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - A Russian spaceship took a shortcut to the International Space Station on Tuesday, delivering a veteran cosmonaut, a rookie Italian astronaut and an American mother on her second flight to the outpost in less than six hours. The capsule slipped into its berthing port at 10:10 p.m. EDT about 250 miles above the south Pacific Ocean. "Everything went very well," NASA mission commentator Kelly Humphries said during a televised broadcast of the docking. ...

8 Things Bosses Say That Make Workers Happy

It doesn't take a big raise or lavish gifts to make employees happy. Instead, bosses and managers who foster a culture of inclusion and openness with their employees will reap the benefits resulting from an engaged and happy workforce. One of the simplest ways for businesses to ensure the happiness of their workers is to make sure bosses and managers use certain words and phrases when talking to their workers. Some of the best words and phrases bosses can use include the following:

9 Job Openings Employers Can't Fill

For the second year in a row, skilled trade workers are the most in demand, a new study finds.

Bondage Benefits: BDSM Practitioners Healthier Than 'Vanilla' People

Despite the fact that their sexual preferences are listed in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders as potentially problematic, people who play with whips and chains in the bedroom may actually be more psychologically healthy than those who don't.

Most Primitive Dinosaur Embryos Discovered

A dinosaur nest discovery has revealed the most primitive known dinosaur embryos, which are among the oldest ever found.

Ruby and Jade Shine Light on Earth's History

Gem hunters have always been natural geologists, seeking the mother lode long before researchers explained how gems and minerals form.

Seafloor 'Breathing' Could Help Forecast Big Earthquakes

NEW YORK — Tracking tiny earthquakes with advanced technology could help scientists forecast the next devastating temblor, one expert says.

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Huge Asteroid 1998 QE2 Sails By Earth on Friday

A massive asteroid nearly 2 miles wide will zip by Earth on Friday (May 31), in a cosmic event that has grabbed the attention of stargazers, scientists and even White House officials. The asteroid poses no threat of hitting Earth during the flyby, NASA officials assure.

Space Telescope Crowdfunding Project Raises Over $200,000 on First Day

This story was updated on April 30 at 9:30 a.m. EDT.

How 'Emotional Memories' Differ in Kids with ADHD

Emotional disturbances in children with ADHD may be related to activity in their brains during sleep, a new study suggests.

Two-Thirds of Americans Not 'Very Happy,' Poll Shows

Americans are not a very happy bunch these days, with only a third qualifying as "very happy," a new poll reveals.

Upgraded Deep-Sea Submersible 'Alvin' Sets Sail

Alvin the submersible is going on a cross-country journey after a $41 million upgrade.

Ancient Egyptians Crafted Jewelry From Meteorites

An ancient Egyptian iron bead found inside a 5,000-year-old tomb was crafted from a meteorite, new research shows.

Arctic Sea Ice Melt Disrupts Weather Patterns

Shrinking Arctic sea ice is shifting polar weather patterns, especially in fall and winter, a new climate modeling study finds.

High Blood Pressure Linked to Declining Brain Function

WASHINGTON — High blood pressure, particularly in the arteries that supply blood to the head and neck, may be linked with declining cognitive abilities, according to a new study from Australia.

Deforestation Plants the Seed for Rapid Evolution in Brazil

The deforestation of the Brazilian rain forest has created a hidden consequence: The seeds of palm trees have evolved rapidly to be smaller.

'After Earth': Science Fact or Fiction?

Sometimes, you just have to go with it.

Mars-Bound Astronauts Could Face Higher Risk of Cancer

Astronauts who travel to Mars one day could be exposed to dangerous levels of radiation during their trip, even if shielding techniques are used, a new study shows.

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