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Feds Investigating Large Dolphin Die-Off on East Coast

An unusually large number of bottlenose dolphins are washing up on the shores of the Mid-Atlantic U.S. Coast, most of them already dead. Federal scientists have declared it an "unusual mortality event" and are investigating the cause. The number of dolphins stranded in July is more than seven times higher than average, scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said in a conference call today (Aug. 8).

Early Perseid Meteor Shower Fireballs Seen by NASA (Video)

The Perseid meteor shower is still days away from hitting its peak, but a NASA camera network has already captured video of fireballs from the annual night sky light show.

See Venus and Moon Shine Together in Night Sky Friday

As darkness falls tomorrow evening (Aug. 9),be sure to take a look low toward the western part of the sky for a beautiful celestial tableau formed by a lovely crescent moon and the brilliant planet Venus.

Is the Antarctic Ozone Hole Causing Warming?

The hole in the planet's ozone layer may be shifting wind patterns and cloud cover over Antarctica in a way that could be triggering slightly warmer global temperatures, a new study finds.

Amazing Maya Facade Exposed in Guatemala

An enormous, elaborately decorated Maya façade has been uncovered in Guatemala on the outside of a mysterious ancient building that archaeologists are trying to explore.

Got Science? A 'Green Tea Party' May Be Brewing (Op-Ed)

Union of Concerned Scientists Got Science? Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights

What's Behind the Search for Lab-Grown Meat (Op-Ed)

Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights

Stealth Assault on Health: Beverages Pack Calorie Punch (Op-Ed)

Katherine Tallmadge, M.A., R.D., is a registered dietitian, author of " Diet Simple: 195 Mental Tricks, Substitutions, Habits & Inspirations Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights

Bush Heart Procedure Highlights Need for Prevention (Op-Ed)

Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum's Heart Book: Every Woman's Guide to a Heart-Healthy Life" Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights

Camels May Be Link to Deadly MERS Virus

A potential source of the newMiddle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) virus has been identified: camels may be a carrier of the virus, according to a new study.

Manned Mock Mars Mission Wrapping up in Hawaii

The Hawaii Space Exploration Analog and Simulation (HI-SEAS) is nearing the end of its 120-day mission on the northern slope of Mauna Loa.

3D Printer Bound for Space Station Passes Key Test

A 3D printer has notched an important milestone on the way toward its planned launch to the International Space Station next year.

7 Awesome Sci-Fi Space Stations from TV and Film

From "Babylon 5" to "Elysium," some of the best science fiction on screen has involved a space station.

Business and Pleasure Don't Mix on Facebook

When it comes to Facebook, most employees would rather not mix business with pleasure.

How Long Would You Commute For a Dream Job?

Some employees are willing to go to great lengths for a job they love.

Why Troublemaker Kids Make Great Entrepreneurs

You already know all the villainous occupational stereotypes: the corrupt politician, the greedy lawyer, the sticky-fingered accountant. Well, here's one you may not have heard yet … the evil entrepreneur.

Promising Perseid Meteor Shower Will Peak Soon

Every August, just when many people go vacationing in the country where skies are dark, the best-known meteor shower, makes its appearance.

Human Brains Have Internal GPS

A type of brain cell known to help animals keep track of their location has been found for the first time in humans, according to a new study.

Enormous Mako Shark Stomach Dissected

What do mako sharks eat? To find out, you have to look inside their stomachs.

Why Positive Online Ratings Hold Surprising Sway

It may sometimes seem that commenters on online news stories are usually angry, but a new study finds that just one positive comment could hold sizable sway over popular opinion.

NASA Mulls Waking Space Telescope for Asteroid Hunt

WASHINGTON — NASA may wake the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) space telescope from a two-year hibernation to resume its NEOWISE asteroid hunting mission for another three years, the head of the agency's Near-Earth Object Observation Program said here Monday (July 29).

NASA Maps Out Goals for Potential Landing On Jupiter's Moon Europa

The top priority of a robotic lander mission to Jupiter's potentially life-supporting moon Europa should be investigating the composition and chemistry of its subsurface ocean, scientists say.

Sequencing DNA from 'Insect Soup' May Aid Conservation

It may not sound very appetizing, but crushing up a variety of creepy crawlies and sequencing the DNA of the resulting "insect soup" may be an efficient way to catalog biodiversity and track conservation efforts around the world, according to a new study.

The Real Tech Behind 'Elysium' Exoskeletons

In the upcoming movie "Elysium," starring Matt Damon and Jodie Foster, the main character, Max (Damon), has fallen ill, and in his weakened state, he is unable to get to the space station Elysium where he could be cured.

Matt Damon, Jodie Foster Talk 'Elysium's' Social Resonance

"Elysium," Neill Blomkamp's new film in wide release this week, presents a bleak picture of Earth in 2154. The overcrowded planet's inhabitants wrestle with disease, crime and poverty, while the rich have left for a space-based gated community called Elysium that's packed with everything they need, including home-based technology to erase traces of cancer.

Identical twin U.S. astronauts to serve as research subjects

By Irene Klotz CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - NASA's only identical twin astronauts are planning to serve as guinea pigs for studies investigating the genetic impacts of long-duration spaceflight. Astronaut Mark Kelly, who commanded four space shuttle missions including the final flight of Endeavour, is set to be a test subject on Earth while his twin undergoes studies in orbit. Kelly left NASA in 2011 to care for his wife, former U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords. ...

SpaceX adds German satellite network to launch calendar

By Irene Klotz CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Privately owned Space Exploration Technologies won a two-flight contract to launch a radar satellite network for Germany, the company announced on Thursday. German satellite manufacturers OHB-System AG and Astrium GmbH selected the California-based firm, also known as SpaceX, to launch a trio of spacecraft that comprise a radar reconnaissance network for Germany's defense department. ...

Religions asking if test-tube burgers allow them to keep the faith

By Tom Heneghan, Religion Editor PARIS (Reuters) - When the world's first test-tube beef burger was cooked and eaten this week, food critics all asked about its taste. For many Jews, Muslims and Hindus, the first question was whether their faith allowed them to try it. Religious websites were abuzz with questions and opinions this week after biologist Mark Post of Maastricht University presented his innovation to the media in London on Monday. "Is the lab-created burger kosher?" the Hasidic Jewish movement Chabad Lubavitch asked on its website. ...

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