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Tuesday, August 27, 2013

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Why Stress Makes It Harder to Control Emotions

Experiencing mild stress in everyday life may interfere with people's ability to use strategies to control their emotions, a new study suggests.

Want Cooperation? Show Strangers the Money!

Even if it can't buy happiness, money can encourage cooperation and trust among strangers, according to new research.

Calm Before the Storm? What August Hurricane Lull Means

Calls for an active 2013 Atlantic hurricane season, with six to nine hurricanes, have been met with silence by Mother Nature so far.

Japanese Satellite to Spy On Other Planets from Earth Orbit

A new satellite will bundle observations of Venus, Mars and Jupiter into one mission — without needing to leave Earth's orbit.

Private Space Plane Passes 2nd Captive Flight Test

A private space plane took to the skies for the second time ever Thursday (Aug. 22), passing a "captive carry" test that will help pave the way for the new vehicle's free-flying debut this fall.

Water Woes: Vast US Aquifer Is Being Tapped Out

Nearly 70 percent of the groundwater stored in parts of the United States' High Plains Aquifer — a vast underground reservoir that stretches through eight states, from South Dakota to Texas, and supplies 30 percent of the nation's irrigated groundwater — could be used up within 50 years, unless current water use is reduced, a new study finds.

Russian Meteor Explosion: Space Rock Had Near-Misses Before Impact

The meteor that exploded over Chelyabinsk, Russia, in February likely had a near miss before it hit Earth, possibly with another solar system object or a too-close graze by the sun, scientists have found.

Japan's newest rocket fails to lift off

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's first new rocket in 12 years failed to lift off on Tuesday, dealing an apparent blow to hopes that Japan might be able to muscle in on the growing, multi-billion dollar satellite launch industry. The countdown for the launch of the Epsilon rocket at Japan's Uchinoura launch center, broadcast over the Internet, went down to zero, but nothing happened. JAXA, Japan's space agency, later said countdown operations were halted. A three-stage rocket, the Epsilon - named for the fifth letter of the Greek alphabet - is 24. ...

How Many Work Hours Is Too Many?

Late nights and early mornings at the office may help your career prospects, but they can hurt you in another way. New research has found a link between overworking and the reduced well-being of workers.

Japan Cancels 1st Launch of Next-Generation Epsilon Rocket

The first launch of Japan's newest rocket, the next-generation Epsilon booster, hit a major last-minute snag Tuesday (Aug. 27), forcing the country's space agency to call off the attempted liftoff.

Engage! Warp Drive Could Become Reality with Quantum-Thruster Physics

DALLAS — Warp-drive technology, a form of "faster than light" travel popularized by TV's "Star Trek," could be bolstered by the physics of quantum thrusters — another science-fiction idea made plausible by modern science.

Ocean Worm Wriggles Back Into View after 140 Years

In 1873, an unknown species of deep-sea worm was dredged up from the bottom of the ocean. Further analysis showed that the animal, collected from almost 3.5 miles (5.5 kilometers) beneath the surface, turned out to be a new type of acorn worm. It was dubbed .

Astronaut Snaps Photo of Raging California Wildfire

A wildfire raging in Northern California can be seen from space.

Giant Sequoias at Risk from California Fire

A raging forest fire sweeping toward Yosemite National Park in California may threaten giant sequoia trees.

Newborn National Zoo Panda Cub Is Healthy, Had a Stillborn Twin

The giant panda cub born Friday (Aug. 23) at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., received its first checkup and appears to be healthy, zoo workers said. But keepers also discovered over the weekend that the cub had a stillborn twin.

Rise of the Drones: Unmanned Aircraft Sneak Into the Arctic

Small drones may soon take to the skies above Earth's top with the aim of making survival there easier for both humans and wild animals. Such unmanned aircraft flown represent the first in a coming wave of Arctic drones that could watch out for oil spills, track ice floes and migrating whales, or help the U.S. Coast Guard in search and rescue operations.

Ancient Humans Dined on Bacon from Weird, Spotted Pigs

Ancient hunter-gatherers in Europe, whose meat intake was once limited to wild game, may have enjoyed bacon, ham, pork chops and other tasty bites from pigs they owned starting about 7,000 years ago, researchers say.

Reading Minds: Bran Scans Create Pictures of What You See

Machines that can read people's minds are getting closer to reality: Scientists have revealed they can now use brain scans to read letters and images participants are viewing.

New Super-Heavy Element 115 Confirmed

Scientists say they've created a handful of atoms of the elusive element 115, which occupies a mysterious corner of the periodic table.

Italian Astronaut Recounts Near-Drowning in Spacesuit (Video)

An Italian astronaut who experienced a harrowing near-drowning inside his spacesuit during a spacewalk outside of the International Space Station is telling his story.

Doo-Doo Delicacy: World's Priciest Coffee Put to Test

A new method can determine whether the world's most expensive coffee — which comes from ingredients pooped out by a weasellike creature — is authentic.

African dust clouds worry Caribbean scientists

HAVANA (AP) — Each summer, microscopic dust particles kicked up by African sandstorms blow thousands of miles (kilometers) across the Atlantic to arrive in the Caribbean, limiting airplane pilots' visibility to just a few miles and contributing to the suffering of asthmatics trying to draw breath.

Doc Uses Google Glass to Livestream Surgery

Google Glass is finding its way into operation rooms: A surgeon in Ohio recently became one of the first to livestream an operation and use the technology to consult with a colleague.

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Monday, August 26, 2013

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4 Foods That Are Good Sources of Resveratrol

All things in moderation. That's what my mom always said, and I think it is sound advice, especially in light of the results of recent survey.

Diabetes Discovery: Protein Pathway Points to Possible Treatment

Scientists have discovered that one of the most diabolical proteins implicated in diabetes not only kills insulin-producing cells through one mechanism, but also damages the cells it doesn't kill through a second, novel mechanism.

Geese-Scaring Drone Keeps Beach Clean

Canadian lawmakers have enlisted a drone to disperse a large flock of Canada geese at a popular beach this summer, pleasing swimmers concerned about water quality.

Incredible Technology: How to Make Reusable Rockets for Cheap Space Travel

For decades, the aerospace industry has sought to build a fully reusable rocket launch system to bring down the cost of ferrying people and payloads into orbit. Despite dozens of concepts and millions of dollars directed at that goal, no truly reusable system has been created yet.

Traits of Autism Seen in Some Kids with ADHD

Nearly one in five children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have traits that are common among children with autism, and having these traits appears to increase children's risk of experiencing impairments in their everyday lives, a new study suggests.

Wormhole Is Best Bet for Time Machine, Astrophysicist Says

The concept of a time machine typically conjures up images of an implausible plot device used in a few too many science-fiction storylines. But according to Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity, which explains how gravity operates in the universe, real-life time travel isn't just a vague fantasy.

New Ovarian Cancer Screening Test Seems Promising

A new test to screen for ovarian cancer appears to detect the disease in early stages, and if confirmed in clinical trials, the test could become a routine screening for women.

Intubation Robot Could Help Patients Breathe

A robotic device that crawls into lungs could help deliver vital air to patients, researchers say.

Neptune Shines Best in Telescopes Now: See It Online Tonight

The planet Neptune reaches opposition this week and you can catch live telescope views of the blue gas giant planet tonight (Aug. 26) in a special hour-long webcast.

Butter-Cow Prank Does Nothing to Help the Cause of Animals (Op-Ed)

HSUS). This Op-Ed first appeared on the blog A Humane Nation, where it ran before appearing in LiveScience's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights.

American Running of the Bulls Not Much of a Thrill (Op-Ed)

HSUS). This Op-Ed first appeared on the blog A Humane Nation, where it ran before appearing in LiveScience's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights.

Iceland is Cashing in on Endangered Whale Meat (Op-Ed)

Leigh Henry is senior policy adviser for species conservation and advocacy at World Wildlife Fund (WWF). She contributed this article to LiveScience's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights

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Sunday, August 25, 2013

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The Truth About Neil Armstrong (Op-Ed)

James Hansen, a history professor at Auburn University and the trusted biographer of Neil Armstrong in "First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong" (Simon & Schuster 2005) contributed this article to SPACE.com's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights.

Archaeologists use drones in Peru to map and protect sites

By Mitra Taj LIMA (Reuters) - In Peru, home to the spectacular Inca city of Machu Picchu and thousands of ancient ruins, archaeologists are turning to drones to speed up sluggish survey work and protect sites from squatters, builders and miners. Remote-controlled aircraft were developed for military purposes and are a controversial tool in U.S. anti-terrorism campaigns, but the technology's falling price means it is increasingly used for civilian and commercial projects around the world. ...

NASA Remembers Neil Armstrong with 'Tranquility Base' Music Video

Famed Apollo 11 moonwalker Neil Armstrong died one year ago today and NASA is remembering the iconic astronaut with a touching music video tribute.

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