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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)

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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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Thursday, August 8, 2013

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Brilliant Space Clouds Shine Red & Blue in Telescope Views (Photos)

An incredible new photo taken by a telescope in the Southern Hemisphere captures an odd couple shimmering beautifully in a star-forming region of a nearby galaxy.

Georgia Aquarium Denied Permit to Import Beluga Whales

Federal authorities have denied the Georgia Aquarium a permit to import 18 beluga whales from Russia, citing concerns about the species' wild population and the way in which these marine mammals were captured.

3D Printing Weaves Its Way into Fashion

The latest runway fashions aren't made with a sewing machine, but with a printer.

Secret Lives of Baby Snakes Revealed

The snakes, which are classified as threatened in New Jersey, are one of the only large predators in New Jersey's Pine Barrens, so they play a critical role in the ecosystem. The Pine Barrens (a forested expanse of coastal plain in the southern portion of the state also known as the Pinelands) are jeopardized by habitat destruction and suburban expansion, with parts classified as "globally imperiled," in the same category as some rainforest areas, said Kevin P.W. Smith, a researcher and graduate student at Drexel University in Philadelphia.

Belief in Precognition Rises When People Feel Helpless

Predicting the future may be impossible, but that doesn't stop many people from believing that some have the power to do so.

Step-by-Step Progress Protecting Tennessee Walking Horses (Op-Ed)

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EPA Must Come Clean on Fracking Contamination (Op-Ed)

Kate Sinding is a senior attorney in NRDC's New York Urban Program. This article was adapted from a post to the NRDC blog Switchboard. Sinding contributed this article to LiveScience's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights

Dealing with Drought: Reaping the Benefits of Cover Crops (Op-Ed)

Margaret Mellon is a senior scientist for food and the environment at the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). An expert on sustainable agriculture and the potential environmental risks of biotechnology, Mellon holds a doctorate in molecular biology and a law degree. This article was adapted from a post on the UCS blog The Equation Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights

Scientists Have a Responsibility to Engage (Op-Ed)

Gretchen Goldman is an analyst in the Scientific Integrity Initiative at UCS's Center for Science and Democracy. Goldman holds a PhD in environmental engineering and her current work looks at political and corporate interference in science policy. She contributed this article to LiveScience's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights

Rethinking National Flood Insurance as Toll Rises (Op-Ed)

Rob Moore is a senior policy analyst for NRDC where he is part of a team devoted to protecting U.S. water resources. Hecontributed this article to LiveScience's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights

75 New Animal Welfare Laws, and Counting (Op-Ed)

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U.S. military satellite, paid for by Australia, launched into orbit

By Irene Klotz CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - An unmanned Delta 4 rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on Wednesday carrying a communications satellite for the U.S. military and its partners, including Australia, which paid for the spacecraft and launch services. The Delta rocket, topped with the sixth Wideband Global Satcom, or WGS, spacecraft lifted off at 8:29 p.m. EDT and soared out over the Atlantic Ocean, illuminated by the setting sun, as it headed into space. ...

One Small Step: The Big Benefits of Walking to Work

Commuters who trade in their car for a pair of comfortable shoes will do more than just save money on gas, new research finds.

The Incredible Shrinking Office: Work Spaces Get Smaller

Employees who feel their place in the office is diminishing are probably right, at least from a literal standpoint.

Surprise! Older Workers Have Fewer 'Senior Moments'

Employers who think their oldest workers are the ones most prone to having a "brain cramp" every now and then might want to think again.

NASA Seeks New Ideas for Ailing Planet-Hunting Spacecraft's Mission

NASA is asking scientists for ideas about new ways to use its Kepler space telescope, whose planet-hunting mission was stalled by a malfunction three months ago.

Sun's Magnetic Field Flip Won't Doom Earth, Scientists Say

We have nothing to fear from the big change that is about to occur on the sun, researchers stress.

Incredible Technology: How to Build a Space Station Colony

Life in a space colony would be different from life on Earth.

Secondhand Smoke: Most Kids with Asthma Exposed

More than half of U.S. children with asthma are exposed to secondhand smoke, even though the substance is particularly harmful for kids with the condition, according to a new report.

Space Station Science: Could Humanity Really Build 'Elysium'?

In the new movie "Elysium," Earth is beyond repair, and the rich and powerful have decided to leave it behind.

Rare West Nile Death Sparks Blood Transfusion Concerns

A man in Colorado became infected with West Nile virus through a blood transfusion, despite the fact that the blood he received was screened for the virus, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Genetic Study Reveals Origin of India's Caste System

The caste system in South Asia — which rigidly separates people into high, middle and lower classes — may have been firmly entrenched by about 2,000 years ago, a new genetic analysis suggests.

Hurricane Henriette Features 10-Mile-High Thunderstorms

Hurricane Henriette, churning across the Pacific as a Category 2 storm, was spotted by NASA's Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) satellite on Aug. 6, with thunderstorms whose tops extended 10 miles (16 kilometers) up in the atmosphere.

4-Billion-Year-Old Fossil Proteins Resurrected

Researchers have reconstructed the structure of 4-billion-year-old proteins.

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