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Friday, October 25, 2013

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Super-Earth Planet Is More Like Super-Venus, NASA Says

An alien planet declared a super-Earth by NASA might not be so habitable after all. New measurements flag the planet (called Kepler-69c) as more of a "super-Venus" that would likely be inhospitable to life.

Paying Kidney Donors Is Cost-Effective, Researchers Say

The idea of using financial incentives in organ donation, such as paying kidney donors, has been subject to heated debate. Now, a new study shows that using this strategy to address the shortage of kidneys would be less costly and more effective than the current organ donation system, researchers say.

Mystery Radar Blob Reveals Odd Man-Made Phenomenon

On June 4, meteorologists in Huntsville, Ala., noticed a "blob" on their radar screen that looked like a strong thunderstorm, despite the fact the sun was shining and not a drop of rain could be found within a few hundred miles. After some sleuthing, and several wacky explanations, the scientists have identified the culprit.

Alleged Kidnapping: Could a Roma Couple Have a Blond, Blue-Eyed Child?

A Roma couple in Greece was charged last week with abducting a young girl who was found living with them. What made authorities suspect the girl wasn't Roma? Her blond hair and blue eyes.

European Mars Rover Prototype Takes Big Test Drive in Chile Desert

A disruptive dust devil did not stop a European Mars rover prototype from finishing its work in the Chilean desert recently, though the wind storm did force researchers to take shelter as it carried away a chair from the nearby remote control center.

Get Ready to Start Shopping With Google Glass

Smartphones and tablets aren't the only devices that can process mobile payments. Soon, wearable tech could act as your credit card, too.

Too Close to Home: Deluge Engulfs Flood Researcher's Town

DENVER — G. Robert Brakenridge has spent his career researching floods. But a lifetime's worth of knowledge didn't make it any easier when his own life was upended by rushing water.

Sun Erupts With Major Solar Flare (Video)

The sun erupted with one of the strongest solar flares it can unleash early Friday (Oct. 25), just days after firing off an intense solar storm at Earth.

The Key to Consciousness: Efficient Information Flow?

The moment a person slips from conscious thought into unconsciousness has long been a mystery.

FDA Proposes New Rules for Pet and Animal Food

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on Friday (Oct. 25) that it is proposing new safety regulations for pet food and animal feed to prevent foodborne illnesses in both animals and people.

Jupiter and the Moon Rendezvous Tonight: How to Watch

If you are up late on this last Friday night (Oct. 25) in October — or during the predawn hours of Saturday (Oct. 26) — two objects will likely immediately catch your eye if the sky is clear: a waning gibbous moon and Jupiter.

Face-Shape Secrets May Lie in 'Junk' DNA

Face shape is largely determined by genetics, yet no two faces are entirely alike. How do genes bring about faces with subtle differences while avoiding dramatic disruptions and facial malformations such as cleft lip and palate? The answer may be in the "junk DNA," a new study has found.

How 'Edge' Camouflage Fools the Eye

Camouflage that matches an animal's "edges" with its surroundings makes it harder for a predator's eye to track the prey down, a new study reports.

Scientists Higgs, Englert given Spanish awards

MADRID (AP) — Scientists Peter Higgs and Francois Englert, and the European CERN laboratory, have received Spain's Prince of Asturias awards from Prince Felipe at a ceremony in northern Spain.

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Thursday, October 24, 2013

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The Birds Are Back! 'Rat Island' Renamed

When a ship arrived at an island in the North Pacific in the late 1700s, it brought more than cargo and splintered wood. It brought rats.

Ouch! Dental Implant Ends Up in Woman's Sinus

A 57-year-old woman in Italy who went to the doctor with inflamed sinuses and facial pain had an unusual diagnosis: a dental implant in the sinus.

Men Slow Down for Love

What is love? Maybe it means slowing down to walk at your beloved's pace.

Ancient Bees May Have Been Wiped Out with the Dinosaurs

The ancestors of modern carpenter bees may have vanished from Earth roughly 65 million years ago, around the same time the dinosaurs were wiped out, a new study finds.

Mystery of Galaxy Evolution Revealed by Distant Cosmic Lens

The most distant cosmic lens — a galaxy whose gravity warps and deflects light from an even more distant stellar nursery — has been discovered by an international team of astronomers. This so-called gravitational lens, which is so distant it takes the distorted light 9.4 billion years to reach Earth, can be used to measure the mass of the faraway galaxy, according to a new study.

European Satellite, Out of Fuel, Will Plunge to Earth Next Month

A European gravity-mapping satellite has run out of fuel and will likely die a fiery death in Earth's atmosphere about two weeks from now, officials say.

New Flu Virus Found in Peruvian Bats

A brand new flu virus has been found in Peruvian bats, according to a new study from researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Astronomers discover most distant galaxy yet

By Irene Klotz CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Astronomers have found the most distant galaxy yet, a discovery that pushes back scientists' view of the universe to about 700 million years after it is thought to have come into existence. Light from the galaxy, designated by scientists as z8_GND_5296, took about 13.1 billion years to reach the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope and the Keck Observatory in Hawaii, both of which detected the galaxy in infrared light. "We are learning so much about a region so far back in time it's hard to comprehend. This galaxy we're seeing is almost 13. ...

5 Intriguing Facts About the Roma

Their names are as mysterious as their origins: Often called the Roma or the Romani people, they're also known as in Spain, in Finland and Portugal, or in France and Travelers in Scandinavia.

The Making of a Mysterious Renaissance Map

NEW YORK — Not much is known about how Renaissance cartographer Martin Waldseemüller created his 1516 "" world map, possibly the most up-to-date conception of the world at the time.

Alien Planet Count Passes 1,000 Worlds, a Milestone

Just two decades after first spotting planets orbiting a star other than our own sun, astronomers have notched a big milestone — the 1,000th alien planet.

Skydiver Felix Baumgartner Celebrates Supersonic 'Space Jump' Anniversary (Video)

A year ago this month, Austrian daredevil Felix Baumgartner achieved an incredible feat: He became the first human to break the sound barrier with his body by skydiving from near the edge of space.

Supernatural Experiences May Boost Religious Giving

People who report having supernatural experiences — such as being healed, speaking in tongues or hearing God's voice — are more likely to give money to religious organizations, and the more religious certainty people have, the more they are willing to give, according to new research.

Long Naps Linked to Diabetes

A nap, a siesta, or as the Chinese call it, a , is a pleasant break from the day, but the debate on its health effects continues. While some studies have found cognitive benefits from a short afternoon sleep, others have suggested a link between napping and negative effects, including a shortened life span.

Scientist who sought to predict quakes dies at 92

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A prominent University of California, Los Angeles, seismologist and geophysicist who sought to predict earthquakes has died.

Arctic Temperatures Highest in at Least 44,000 Years

Plenty of studies have shown that the Arctic is warming and that the ice caps are melting, but how does it compare to the past, and how serious is it?

Viking 'Parliament' Discovered Beneath Parking Lot in Scotland

A Viking parliamentary site that dates to the 11th century has been found beneath a parking lot in Scotland.

Scorpion-Eating Mice Feel No Sting

The sting of the Arizona bark scorpion is so fierce that humans say the pain is like being hit by a hammer. But the tiny grasshopper mouse shakes off the sting like it's nothing.

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