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Infertile Woman Gives Birth After Experimental Treatment

A 30-year-old woman in Japan who was thought to be infertile recently gave birth to a healthy baby boy thanks to an experimental fertility treatment, researchers report.

Optical Illusion Explained in Monkey Brain Study

Look closely at the FedEx logo and you'll notice the space between the "E" and the "x" creates the outline of an arrow. Now, a new study reveals the part of the brain that creates such invisible shapes.

NASA May Slam Captured Asteroid Into Moon (Eventually)

Decades from now, people on Earth may be gearing up for an unprecedented celestial spectacle — the intentional smashing of an asteroid into the moon.

Giant NASA Balloon Mission to See Comet ISON Suffers Telescope Glitch

An ambitious one-day mission to observe the potentially dazzling Comet ISON with a telescope dangling from a colossal NASA balloon this weekend has failed due to a mechanical glitch, NASA officials say.

Shutdown May Hinder California's Rim Fire Cleanup

One of the worst wildfires in California's history continues to burn in Yosemite National Park, where employees will be furloughed if the government can't pass a budget tomorrow (Oct. 1).

Antarctica's Extreme Salt-Loving Microbes Swap DNA

Microbes living in Antarctica's saltiest lake swap huge chunks of genetic material as a means of surviving their harsh environment, a new study finds.

Divorce & Other Life Stressors Linked with Dementia

Common life stressors — such as divorce, widowhood or losing a job — may increase the risk of dementia later in life, a new study of women in Sweden suggests.

Government Shutdown Would Ground NASA 'Almost Entirely,' Obama Says

NASA would be among those federal government agencies to experience a near total closure if the threatened government shutdown becomes reality on Oct. 1, U.S. President Barack Obama said Monday (Sept. 30). But a government shutdown should not endanger American astronauts currently in space.

Jaw-Dropping Milky Way Galaxy View Wins Astronomy Photographer of the Year

An Australian space photographer has won top spot in a global space photography competition, with a spectacular "star-riddled" photo of the Milky Way galaxy, a jaw-dropping image beat out more than 1,200 other entrants in this year's Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest by the U.K.'s Royal Observatory Greenwich and National Maritime Museum.

Meteor Sparks Incredible Fireball Over US Midwest (Video)

A brilliant fireball lit up the skies over the midwestern United States, treating bystanders on the ground to an amazing light show last Friday (Sept. 27).

Strange Condition Lets Woman Hear Sounds But Not Words

A 29-year-old woman developed an extremely rare condition in which she temporarily lost the ability to hear words, though she could hear other sounds, according to a report of her case.

Ancient Kingdom Discovered Beneath Mound in Iraq

In the Kurdistan region of northern Iraq archaeologists have discovered an ancient city called Idu, hidden beneath a mound.

Russia launches rocket after fiery crash in July

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia successfully launched an unmanned Proton-M booster rocket on Monday, the first since the same type of rocket crashed in flames shortly after lift-off in July, the space agency said. Carrying a communications satellite for Luxembourg-based SES, the rocket blasted off from the Russian-leased Baikonur facility in Kazakhstan at 3:38 a.m. (2138 GMT on Sunday), Roskosmos said. The satellite reached orbit about nine hours later, state-run spacecraft maker Khrunichev, which built the Proton-M, said on its website. ...

Government Shutdown In Space: NASA Astronauts Safe on Space Station

The U.S. government shutdown beginning today (Oct. 1) will shut down much of NASA, but the space agency is taking special measures to safeguard American astronauts currently living on the International Space Station.

Could Comet ISON Still Become the 'Comet of the Century?

The future of a potential "comet of the century" is still uncertain, with just under two months to go before the icy wanderer makes its closest approach to the sun.

NASA Finds Ingredient for Plastic on Saturn's Moon Titan

For the first time, a chemical essential for the creation of plastic on Earth has been found in a far-off part of the solar system: Saturn's largest Titan.

Twitter Abuzz with #Shutdown's Effects on Science

The federal government has been through federal shutdowns before — there have been 17 of them since the 1970's in fact — but the world and technology are very different from where they were during the last shutdown, which happened over 16 days in 1995-1996. Communication over the Internet then took place via email and rudimentary chat rooms and forums, but today, we have Facebook, Vine and Twitter, which can help illuminate the scope of a government shutdown.

6 Ways Government Shutdown Will Impact Science, Health

The clock ran out for the U.S. Congress to agree on a budget bill and avoid a federal government shutdown. In addition to furloughs keeping thousands of government workers from their jobs, the shutdown will have wide consequences for the country's science, innovation and health.

Statins Do Not Harm Memory, Study Says

Statins, a group of drugs that treat high cholesterol, do not appear to impair people's memory, as some recent claims had suggested, and their long-term use may even protect against dementia, a new review of studies suggests.

Did Venus Give Earth the Moon? Wild New Theory on Lunar History

LONDON —The Earth's moon may be a present from Venus, which once had a moon and then lost it, a new theory suggests. Under the theory, Earth's gravity captured Venus' old moon, giving our planet its big natural satellite.

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Monday, September 30, 2013

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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasts off from California

By Irene Klotz VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, California (Reuters) - An unmanned Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from California on Sunday to test upgrades before commercial satellite launch services begin later this year. The 22-story rocket, built and flown by Space Exploration Technologies, or SpaceX, soared off a newly refurbished, leased launch pad at Vandenberg Air Force Station at noon (1600 GMT). The Falcon 9 blazed through clear blue skies out over the Pacific Ocean, its water vapor trail visible even as the rocket left the atmosphere. "It went better than expected. ...

Vitamin D and Your Health: It's Not a 'Cure All'

Growing up in sunny California, I never thought much about the so-called "sunshine vitamin." I wasn't one to sit on the beach tanning, but I did play just about every outdoor sport imaginable. That's why it came as such as shock that I was deficient in this important vitamin.

Vaccine Refusal Contributes to Whooping Cough Outbreaks

The 2010 whooping cough outbreak in California may have been fueled, at least in part, by clusters of parents who refused to vaccinate their children, a new study suggests.

Drop in Preschoolers Taking Mental Health Meds

Despite growing concerns in recent years over the percentage of children receiving medications for mental health problems, a new study finds that the rate of prescriptions in very young children seems to have stabilized late in the decade of the 2000s, after its peak in 2004.

3D Map of Milky Way Galaxy Reveals Peanut-Shaped Core (Video)

The best 3D map yet of the center of the Milky Way galaxy has revealed a tasty surprise: the heart of our galaxy looks like a cosmic peanut.

China Invites Foreign Astronauts to Fly On Future Space Station

Chinese space officials are rolling out a welcome mat to other nations eager to gain access to their future space station.

Earthquake Detection: Smartphone Tech Could Improve Response

Small sensors found in most smartphones and laptops are sensitive enough to detect the movement of moderate and large earthquakes, and could vastly expand the information gathered during seismic events in densely populated cities, new research suggests.

Crowdfunding: What's in It for Scientists?

NASA Asteroid-Capture Mission Workshop Today: How to Watch Live

NASA is holding a public workshop on its bold asteroid-capture mission today through Wednesday (Sept. 30 to Oct. 2), and you can watch the proceedings live online.

Private Space Race: 2 Commercial Spaceships Now Available for Space Station Deliveries

Two private American companies are now responsible for hauling cargo to the International Space Station.

"The Smile of a Dolphin," Banned in Texas (Op-Ed)

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NASA Interactive Reveals New Earth Perspectives (Op-Ed)

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The Oil & Gas Industry's Fractured Fairy Tales (Op-Ed)

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Michael Mann: Climate-Change Deniers Must Stop Distorting the Evidence (Op-Ed)

"Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Third Scientific Assessment ReportLiveScience's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights.

What is Known, and Unknown, About Parkinson's Disease? (Op-Ed)

Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights.

How Children in Vietnam May Prevent the Rhino's Extinction (Op-Ed)

Teresa Telecky, director of wildlife for Humane Society International (HSI), is an expert on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species and serves as the executive director and vice president of the Species Survival Network. She contributed this article to LiveScience's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights.

Cat Overpopulation Spawning Novel Rescue Approach (Op-Ed)

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Fusion Experiments Inch Closer To Break-Even Goal

Fusion energy has proven an elusive goal — a running joke is that humanity is 20 years away from a practical power plant, and has been for 60 years.

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Sunday, September 29, 2013

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Private Cygnus Spacecraft Makes Historic 1st Rendezvous with Space Station

A new commercial spacecraft built to haul cargo to the International Space Station for NASA made its debut delivery to the orbiting lab early Sunday (Sept. 29), capping a major test flight for its builder Orbital Sciences Corp., which described the space rendezvous as "epic."

SpaceX Launching Next-Generation Private Rocket Test Flight Today: Watch Live

The private spaceflight company SpaceX is counting down to launch its first rocket from California today (Sept. 29) in what will be the debut flight of the firm's upgraded Falcon 9 rocket, and you can watch the liftoff live online.

Sonar Blamed for Mass Stranding of Melon-Headed Whales

Four years ago, about 100 melon-headed whales mysteriously entered a shallow lagoon system in northwest Madagascar and became stranded. Now scientists say the creatures' demise was likely brought on by sonar used to map the ocean floor for ExxonMobil.

Commercial cargo ship reaches International Space Station

By Irene Klotz (Reuters) - An unmanned U.S. commercial cargo ship flew itself to the International Space Station on Sunday, completing the primary goal of its debut test flight before supply runs begin in December. After a series of successful steering maneuvers, the Orbital Sciences Cygnus freighter parked about 39 feet from the station at 6:50 a.m. EDT/1050 GMT as the ships sailed 260 miles above the Southern Ocean south of Africa. ...

SpaceX Falcon 9 blasts off from California

By Irene Klotz VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, California (Reuters) - An unmanned Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from California on Sunday to test upgrades needed for planned commercial launch services. The 22-story rocket, built and flown by Space Exploration Technologies, or SpaceX, soared off a newly refurbished, leased launch pad at Vandenberg Air Force Station at noon EDT/1600 GMT. The Falcon 9 blazed through clear blue skies out over the Pacific Ocean, aiming toward an orbit that flies over Earth's poles. ...

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