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2012 Second Costliest Year for Natural Disasters

Hurricane Sandy and an extensive drought made 2012 the United States' second costliest year for natural disasters since 1980, federal officials said today (June 13).

This Was the Coldest Spring Since 1996

This year's spring seemed more like a never-ending winter for much of the country, and it wasn't just in their imaginations. The chilly weather was the coldest spring since 1996, the National Climate Data Center (NCDC) said today (June 13).

Most Distantly Orbiting Exoplanet Possibly Found

Astronomers have found evidence of an alien planet forming surprisingly far from its host star, a discovery that could challenge the prevailing wisdom about how planets take shape.

Baldness Drug Curbs Men's Interest in Alcohol, Study Suggests

Some men who take the drug finasteride (Propecia) to slow a receding hair line may also find it reduces their interest in drinking alcohol, new research reveals.

Toxic Mars: Astronauts Must Deal with Perchlorate on the Red Planet

The pervading carpet of perchlorate chemicals found on Mars may boost the chances that microbial life exists on the Red Planet — but perchlorates are also perilous to the health of future crews destined to explore that way-off world.

Supreme Court Ruling Could Drop Price of Breast Cancer Gene Test

The price of testing for the breast cancer genes BRCA1 and BRCA2 could come down in the near future as a result of a Supreme Court ruling on gene patents today (June 13), some experts say.

Hot Flash! Men May Be the Cause of Menopause

Ladies, here's one more thing you can blame on men: menopause. At least, that's according to a new theory.

Why Extroverts Like Parties and Introverts Avoid Crowds

Extroverts and introverts differ strongly in how their brains process rewarding experiences, new research suggests.

Precision Farming Gains Global Foothold (Op-Ed)

Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights

Doctors Should Dress Sharp in the Name of Hygiene, Doc Says

Doctors who wear casual — and even "scruffy" — clothes to work not only look unprofessional, but they also convey a lackluster attitude toward personal hygiene, which could have implications for hospital infections, one doctor argues.

Giving Birth at Home Looks Safe, Study Finds

Among women with low-risk pregnancies, those who plan to give birth at home may face less of a risk from dangerous complications than women who plan a hospital birth, a new Dutch study suggests.

Plastic Could Protect Astronauts from Deep-Space Radiation

Plastic shielding could help protect astronauts from harmful radiation on long journeys through deep space, new observations from a NASA moon probe suggest.

New 'Active' Work Trend Breaks Down Cubicle Walls

The days of employees trudging into work each day for a 9 to 5 shift confined to their cramped cubicle are rapidly coming to a close.

Does Having Kids Hurt Your Career? Sometimes

Your annual review may not be the only thing playing a part in your career advancement, new research has found. That research suggests that one's home life may play a big role in how one is treated at work.

New Subduction Zone Forming Off Spain's Coast

A budding subduction zone offshore of Spain heralds the start of a new cycle that will one day pull the Atlantic Ocean seafloor into the bowels of the Earth, a new study suggests.

The Science of Dad: Engaged Fathers Help Kids Flourish

Despite the fact that men are increasingly involved in family life, stereotypes about dad still persist: He's bumbling. He's immature. He's never seen a dirty diaper he'd volunteer to change.

Russia Promises Manned Launches from Its Own Soil in 2018

Russia, one of the world's space powerhouses, has been launching its rockets from Kazakhstan since the early days of its space program, but now plans to shift its launches to Russian soil within five years. But some experts question whether such a pace is realistic.

World Population May Reach 11 Billion By 2100

The world's population could reach 11 billion by the year 2100, according to a new statistical analysis.

Harry Potter Meets High-Tech in Surveillance Tracking System

Harry Potter fans, take heed. New surveillance software that can track the whereabouts of over a dozen people at the same time is providing researchers with their own Marauder's Map, allowing them to monitor the comings and goings of subjects in indoor settings nearly as complex as Hogwart's.

Endangered California Frogs Let Loose in Wild

In a boost to California's endangered amphibians, researchers released about 100 mountain yellow-legged froglets into the wild this week.

Milky Way Neighbor Galaxies Get Amazing Portraits in UV

Stitching together thousands of images, astronomers have created the most detailed ultraviolet light portraits of the Milky Way's two closest neighbors: the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds.

Smart Glasses Service Dodges Google's Face Recognition Ban

A new Google Glass service can detect the gender, age and emotions of people's faces as they appear in photos or video taken by Google's smart glasses. But the service avoids Google's recent ban on facial recognition technology by not connecting faces to personal identities.

Solar Plane Makes Stop in Cincinnati Tonight

A solar-powered airplane that is attempting to fly across the United States without using any fuel is en route from St. Louis to Cincinnati today (June 14).

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Hippocampal neurogenesis and forgetting

Paul W. Frankland, Stefan Köhler, Sheena A. Josselyn.

• Previous data examined the anterograde impact of hippocampal neurogenesis on memory.
• We propose a novel yet complementary retrograde role for neurogenesis in forg....

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Thursday, June 13, 2013

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Help Scientists Stalk Cicadas

Various citizen-science projects let you contribute to our understanding of the periodical cicada swarm. Karen Hopkin reports.

Depression Treatments: Brain Scans May Suggest Best Course

For people with depression, brain activity can predict whether talk therapy or medication will better relieve their symptoms, a new study suggests.

Restless Legs Syndrome Linked to Higher Risk of Early Death

Men who suffer from restless legs syndrome may not live as long as those without the condition, according to a new study.

Do Mantle Plumes Exist? Mission Aims to Answer

The mystery of whether or not giant plumes of hot rock from near Earth's core force volcanic island chains to form could soon be solved with the largest campaign ever to map such jets of magma beneath the Earth's surface.

Infections Linked to Mood Disorders

Infections and autoimmune disorders may increase the risk of developing a mood disorder such as depression later in life, a new study from Denmark suggests.

Languages May Be Shaped By Geography

The way different languages sound may depend on the geography of the landscape on which they're spoken, new research suggests.

Babies Have Sympathy for Bully Victims, Study Suggests

Babies may be able to show sympathy before their first birthday, according to a new study in which 10-month-olds preferred the victims rather than the aggressors in a bullying encounter.

Ancient Kangaroo Teeth Reveal Australia's Tropical Past

The fossilized teeth of ancient marsupials that roamed through northeastern Australia roughly 2.5 million years ago suggest these animals fed on leafy plants in a much more lush and tropical environment than was previously thought, according to a new study.

Japan mulls hosting global collider project - Nikkei

(Reuters) - The government has decided to solicit construction in Japan of the International Linear Collider (ILC), a next-generation particle accelerator that will allow physicists to explore rudimentary questions about the universe, the Nikkei said. The ILC will complement the Large Hadron Collider at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), which confirmed the existence of the Higgs boson - a particle understood to impart mass, the business daily said. The project is seen to measure up to the International Space Station and the ITER nuclear fusion project. ...

Some Mars Gullies May Be Carved by Dry Ice 'Sleds'

Some gullies scoring the sides of Martian sand dunes were likely carved by frozen chunks of carbon dioxide, also known as dry ice, a new study finds.

How to Control a Cockroach Using Your Smartphone

A project currently on Kickstarter would give supporters the tools to remote-control a cockroach using their smartphones.

Your Smartphone in 2018: 15 Futuristic Features

In many ways, the evolution of the smartphone since the debut of the original iPhone in 2007 has been a predictable straight line —bigger screen, more powerful processors, longer battery life, faster data connections, higher-resolution cameras and more apps. But recent advances have signaled a potential sea-change in smartphone evolution. We're talking bendable screens and other radically different designs, eye control and security, and Dr. McCoy-like tricorder functions. Here are 15 smartphone features to expect in the next five years.

Your Brain Might Control Your Next Smartphone

If you thought the Samsung Galaxy S4 was packed full of features, your next Android device may have yet another ability that will blow your mind. VIOS, a subsidiary of Mind Solutions, Inc., has received the first tranche of funding needed to complete the company's new mind-reading headset. This presumably would be an evolution of the Emotiv headset. The device, which functions similarly to the

Exclusive: Antitrust probe of Lockheed-Boeing rocket venture

By Andrea Shalal-Esa WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. regulators have opened a probe into whether a Lockheed-Boeing joint venture that launches U.S. government satellites into space has flouted antitrust laws. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating whether United Launch Alliance (ULA), a joint venture of Lockheed Martin Corp and Boeing Co, violated federal antitrust laws by "monopolizing" or restraining competition through an exclusivity agreement with the maker of the engines used in its rockets, according to a FTC document obtained by Reuters on Wednesday. ...

Do Advanced College Degrees Really Pay Off?

For graduates of the class of 2013, the experience of being a college student is now a memory, but the effects of going to college and the loan debt they accrued will stick with them for much longer.

'Homing at Work' Trend Becomes the Norm

In today's evolving work environment, employees aren't only working from home, they're also "homing from work," new research shows.

Sneaky Ways Bosses Try to Get Employees to Quit

If you aren't very fond of your boss and wish he would take a job elsewhere, the feeling is probably mutual, new research shows.

Trove of Black Holes Discovered in Andromeda Galaxy

Astronomers have discovered 26 new likely black holes in the neighboring Andromeda galaxy — the largest haul of black hole candidates ever found in a galaxy apart from our own.

Giant Balloon Launches Sun-Studying Telescope

A huge balloon lifted off from northern Sweden early Wednesday morning (June 12), carrying a telescope high into Earth's atmosphere to study the sun's magnetic field.

Privacy, Pfft! Why NSA Surveillance Only Bothers Some People

In the wake of leaks revealing that the National Security Agency collects massive amounts of telephone and Internet data as part of its counterterrorism strategy, responses have ranged from fear and outrage to "So what?"

Tatooine-Like Alien Planets Could Host Life

Luke Skywalker would be proud. Planets like Skywalker's fictional home of Tatooine in the "Star Wars" movie series might have more potential for habitability than planets in other systems, research suggests.

Three Chinese Astronauts Dock to Nation's Space Station

A Chinese space capsule carrying a crew of three docked with the nation's orbiting space module today (June 13), two days after launch.

'Escape Tunnel' Found at Nazi Death Camp

Traces of an escape tunnel have been uncovered at the site of an infamous Nazi death camp in Poland, according to news reports.

Tiny, Transparent Lobsters Stick Close to Home

These teeny-tiny infant lobsters may be small, but their commercial value is anything but. Spiny-lobster () hauls in the Caribbean bring in $1 billion a year, which is why researchers are taking a closer look at these lobster babies.

As Cancer Deaths Fall, Malignant-Melanoma Rates Climb (Op-Ed)

Hepatitis C: A 21st Century Success Story (Op-Ed)

Forget the NSA: Your Tech Gadgets Are Spying on You

Recent headlines about PRISM — the U.S. government program that allows security officials to spy on people's Internet activity — confirm what conspiracy theorists have long been foretelling: Big Brother is watching.

Radioactive Mountain is Key in US Rare-Earth Woes

Red state or blue state, liberal or libertarian, Americans share an addiction to rare-earth elements imported from China.

Is Big Brother Watching? Paranoid Thoughts Common, Study Finds

In a week of revelations about secret government surveillance of phones and Internet activity, you might find yourself looking over your shoulder a little bit more often than usual. You're not alone, research suggests.

Antarctic Ice Shelves Melt Mostly From Below

When iceberg chunks break off of floating ice shelves, it can serve as dramatic proof of melting — and this traditionally has been considered the main way that these expanses of Antarctic ice become smaller. But new research reveals a disconcerting finding that is invisible to the naked eye: These ice shelves primarily melt from below.

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