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Insomnia's Surprising Effects on the Brain

Some people with insomnia may have trouble activating certain brain regions involved in short-term memory, a new study suggests.

Scientists Spark Auroras In a Bottle for Traveling Northern Lights Show

The glowing colors and dancing lines of the Northern Lights could soon appear inside an educational institution near you.

Fukushima Water Leaks: New Source of Health Concerns?

The radioactive water leak from Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant — which was upgraded this week from level 1 to level 3, indicating the leak is a "serious incident" — has some wondering whether the contaminated water could be a source of concern for human health.

New 'Walking' Shark Species Caught on Video

A new species of "walking" shark has been discovered in a reef off a remote Indonesian island.

Tongue-Painting Chimp Takes 1st Place in Art Contest

An unusual painting technique, even among chimpanzees, has won the popular vote; Brent, a 37-year-old male chimpanzee, paints only with his tongue. His piece, a cluster of smudges and speckles, garnered the most votes in a chimpanzee art contest, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) announced Thursday (Aug. 29).

Moon and Jupiter Team Up in Saturday Morning Sky

As we kick off the Labor Day holiday weekend, early on Saturday (Aug. 31) during the predawn hours, check out the east-northeast sky anytime after 2 a.m. local daylight time and your eyes will immediately be drawn to the two brightest objects in the sky at that early hour.

5 National Park Sites to See Over Labor Day

Looking for a last-minute Labor Day getaway? Visiting one of the nation's great natural wonders, monuments or historic sites doesn't have to be as involved as an epic pilgrimage to Yellowstone or the Grand Canyon. Here are a few places operated under the National Park Service that may beckon over the long weekend.

Labor Day Losses & Opportunities from Yosemite Fire

Labor Day weekend in Yosemite National Park usually means hotels and campsites jammed with visitors, many of whom snagged reservations five months or more in advance.

Wildfire Fallout: Yosemite Pining for Visitors This Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day weekend in Yosemite National Park usually means hotels and campsites jammed with visitors, many of whom snagged reservations five months or more in advance.

Labor Day In Space: Astronauts Take Time Off, Too

Americans across the United States will pause to celebrate the Labor Day holiday on Monday (Sept. 2), even space travelers soaring high above Earth aboard the International Space Station.

350-Year-Old Recipe for Icy Chocolate Drink Found

The same aristocratic line that that lent its namesake to the sandwich may have a claim on the Mocha Frappuccino, too.

5 Surprising Cultural Facts About Syria

News reports suggest the United States will respond to last week's chemical weapons' attacks in Syria with targeted military strikes.

When Hitting the Beach, Stay Alert for Sewage (Op-Ed)

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People With Celiac Disease Don't Have To Miss the Cookout (Op-Ed)

30 Years Ago: First African-American Launches into Space

Thirty years ago Friday (Aug. 30), Guion "Guy" Bluford became the first African-American in space, launching into low-Earth orbit aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger. But he never set out to be a pioneer.

See Two Cosmic Crowns Sparkle In the Night Sky

For many years at New York's Hayden Planetarium, I would look forward to the month of September, because I could always have a little fun with my audience by reminding them that the annual Miss America Pageant was close at hand.

Incredible Technology: How to Forecast Severe Storms

Editor's Note: In this weekly series, LiveScience explores how technology drives scientific exploration and discovery.

Scientists Construct Huge 20-Ton Mirror for Next Mega-Telescope

TUCSON, Ariz. — An enormous telescope that could help unlock many of the mysteries of the cosmos is really starting to come together.

Fukushima's Radioactive Ocean Plume to Reach US Waters by 2014

A radioactive plume of water in the Pacific Ocean from Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant, which was crippled in the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, will likely reach U.S. coastal waters starting in 2014, according to a new study. The long journey of the radioactive particles could help researchers better understand how the ocean's currents circulate around the world.

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Friday, August 30, 2013

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Panda Cam Catches Newborn's Squealing (Video)

Even giant panda moms have to deal with crying infants in the middle of the night.

A Dream Deferred: America's Changing View of Civil Rights

Fifty years ago, on Aug. 28, 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. stood in front of more than 250,000 protesters in Washington, D.C., and called for the end of racial discrimination in the United States in his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech. The political rally, which became known as the March on Washington, and King's speech became cornerstones of the American civil rights movement.

Chimps Suffer Same Heart Condition That Kills Young Athletes

In chimpanzees, researchers have identified the same hidden heart disease that has been blamed for the sudden deaths of basketball players, soccer players and other young athletes on the field.

'Grand Canyon' of Greenland Discovered Under Ice Sheet

The age of discovery isn't over yet. A colossal canyon, the longest on Earth, has just been found under Greenland's ice sheet, scientists announced today (Aug. 29) in the journal Science.

Raging Rim Fire Captured on Time-Lapse Video

Firefighters often describe their foe as alive, a breathing beast. An amazing time-lapse video of smoke billowing from California's Rim Fire captures the ferocious force of the growing blaze.

Why US Still Needs a Civil Rights Movement

"Because they marched, America became more free and fair," President Barack Obama said yesterday (Aug. 28) as he stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington.

Poverty Saps the Brain's Mental Reserves

The mere circumstance of being poor can reduce a person's cognitive abilities by consuming precious mental resources, a study finds.

Air Force Study Reveals Threats to US Space Activities

No matter where you look in the air, outer space and within the depths of cyberspace, these are congested, contested and competitive environments. A recently released U.S. Air Force study scopes out a science and technology vision to deal with these concerns.

19th-Century Samurai Training Text Deciphered

A training text, used by a martial arts school to teach members of the bushi (samurai) class, has been deciphered, revealing the rules samurai were expected to follow and what it took to truly become a master swordsman.

Haters Gonna Hate? Why Some People Dislike Everything

"Nah," "eh," "no" and "ugh": These are the familiar sounds of people who don't seem to like much and conjure negative quips for just about anything. While people with more positive dispositions may try to shake enthusiasm unto these downers, new research helps to explain why this often doesn't work.

Strangely Shaped Dunes Stay Stable Through 'Birthing'

Giant clusters of crescent-shaped sand dunes found not just on Earth but on other planets in the solar system might emerge when large dunes give birth to smaller ones, researchers say.

Does Wine Drinking Protect Against Depression?

Enjoying several glasses of wine each week may not only protect your heart, it may also help protect your mental health, a new study suggests.

Crikey! Crocodiles and Alligators Snack on Fruit

Crocodiles and alligators are infamous carnivores, but it turns out they do not live on meat alone — scientists have unexpectedly discovered that these predators occasionally snack on fruit as well.

Arkansans Still Suffering Effects from Seeping Oil Months After Mayflower Spill (Op-Ed)

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Lead in Discarded Bullets a Hazard for People and Wildlife (Op-Ed)

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Building a Drought-Proof Farm (Op-Ed)

post to the NRDC blog Switchboard. Lehner contributed this article to LiveScience's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights

Healthcare Needs to Lead the Fight Against Climate Change (Op-Ed)

Healthcare Without Harm and Jeffrey Thompson ?is chief executive officer and chairman of the board for the Gundersen Health System. This piece is adapted from an article for the Skoll World Forum published in Partnership with Forbes. The authors contributed this article to LiveScience's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights.

Female Astronauts Face Discrimination from Space Radiation Concerns, Astronauts Say

Female astronauts have fewer opportunities to fly in space than men partially because of strict lifetime radiation exposure restrictions, astronauts say.

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