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Big Lionfish Found at Disturbing Depths

The relentless scourge of lionfish has crept to unexpected depths: Off the coast of Florida, researchers say they found the venomous invader thriving around a sunken ship at 300 feet (91 meters) below the water's surface.

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6 Ways to Toddler-Proof Your Gadgets

Living with a toddler is like watching a rogue country develop weapons of mass destruction. One day, you think your 1-year-old couldn't possibly enrich uranium on his own and the next he's learned how to pull your smartphone out of the nightstand drawer, turn the TV off while you're watching it and grab a $500 tablet off your desk, just to bang it on the floor.

Clouds Cover NYC's Last Manhattanhenge Sunset of 2013

Thick clouds and gray skies blocked New Yorkers' view of "Manhattanhenge" this evening, a phenomenon that, on clear evenings, turns Manhattan's bustling streets into a Stonehenge-type sundial.

Kepler Spacecraft Should Pin Down 'Alien Earth' Planets Despite Glitch

NASA's planet-hunting Kepler spacecraft should be able to achieve its primary mission goal regardless of whether or not it can bounce back from a recent malfunction, researchers say.

Student Team Set for Zero-Gravity Fire Experiment on NASA 'Vomit Comet'

A team of university students is counting down toward the ultimate science ride, a weightless flight aboard a modified NASA jet to see just how certain fires burn in zero gravity.

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Saturday, July 13, 2013

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Rover Drills Deep Into Chilean Desert to Aid Mars Life Hunt

A rover named Zoë recently traveled the Atacama Desert in Chile, the driest place on Earth and a landscape that has much in common with the harsh terrain of Mars.

Space-Time Loops May Explain Black Holes

Physics cannot describe what happens inside a black hole. There, current theories break down, and general relativity collides with quantum mechanics, creating what's called a singularity, or a point at whichthe equations spit out infinities.

Sharks No Match for Invasive Lionfish

The eye-catching red lionfish is eating its way through Caribbean reefs, and nothing, not even a toothy shark, seems able to stop the voracious fish, a new study finds.

How Sun Could Shed Light on ADHD (Op-Ed)

Dr. Eugene Arnold is aOhio State University Wexner Medical Center's Nisonger Center with m Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights.

Tiny Modems & Routers Can Be Big Energy Hogs (Op-Ed)

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When Animals Suffer, the Country Pays a Price (Op-Ed)

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Got Science? Pushing Back Against Corporate 'Counterfeit Science' (Op-Ed)

Union of Concerned Scientists, a veteran science journalist and author of six books. This article will appear in Shulman's column 'Got Science?'. Shulman contributed this article to LiveScience's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights

Manned Mars Missions: How Will Astronauts Get Along?

Scientists aim to equip manned crews to Mars with innovative devices that keep track of social interactions and provide instant feedback when conflict and other troubles regarding teamwork emerge.

Astronaut Hygiene: How to Wash Your Hair In Space (Video)

In space, washing your hair can be a, well, hair-raising adventure, and one NASA astronaut has the video to prove it.

How Big Is the Average Penis? Science Finds Out

The average American man's penis is 5.6 inches (14.2 centimeters) long when erect, a new survey of 1,661 men finds.

Ancient Graves, Pyramid Ruins Found in Mexico

Construction work in eastern Mexico exposed an ancient settlement, including 30 skeletons and the ruins of a pyramid, believed to be up to 2,000 years old, archaeology officials announced.

Last Manhattanhenge Sunset of 2013 in NYC Tonight

New Yorkers will be treated to a special view this evening (July 13), as the setting sun aligns with Manhattan's east-to-west, grid-patterned streets. While it will be the last time this year that the Big Apple experiences this "magic" sunset show, clouds and rain are threatening to spoil the spectacle.

11 Resume Myths Busted: Realities Revealed

Crafting the perfect résumé is a hard-enough challenge before trying to factor in all the myths there are about the process. However, some of those common myths — including your résumé can't be more than one page or it's OK to have some white lies on your résumé — hold very little water among companies looking to hire employees. To separate fact from fiction, several experts gave the truth behind some of their favorite myths on what companies look for in a résumé.

Fear Keeping Employees From Speaking Up at Work

If you're losing sleep worrying about your job security, you're not alone.

Moon Has Close Encounters with Planets, Star This Month: How to See It

If you only glance at the sky now and then, you may think it's pretty much the same every night. Regular sky watchers know better, and are aware of the constant changes the sky undergoes.

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Friday, July 12, 2013

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Distant seismic activity can trigger quakes at 'fracking' sites

By Sharon Begley NEW YORK (Reuters) - Powerful earthquakes thousands of miles (km) away can trigger swarms of minor quakes near wastewater-injection wells like those used in oil and gas recovery, scientists reported on Thursday, sometimes followed months later by quakes big enough to destroy buildings. The discovery, published in the journal Science by one of the world's leading seismology labs, threatens to make hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," which involves injecting fluid deep underground, even more controversial. It comes as the U.S. ...

Are Aquariums Ruining Coral Reef Biodiversity? (Op-Ed)

Rod Fujita, oceans director of research and development for the Environmental Defense Fund, contributed this article to LiveScience's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights

GMOs Are a Grand Experiment on Health, Environment (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

Murder Mystery: Is Lead Ban Reason for Fewer Killings? (Op-Ed)

Keith Gaby, climate communications director for the Environmental Defense Fund, (EDF) contributed this article to LiveScience's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights??

2 Million Deaths Yearly Worldwide Linked with Air Pollution

Air pollution may be responsible for more than 2 million deaths around the world each year, according to a new study.

Study raises new concern about earthquakes and fracking fluids

By Sharon Begley NEW YORK (Reuters) - Powerful earthquakes thousands of miles away can trigger swarms of minor quakes near wastewater-injection wells like those used in oil and gas recovery, scientists reported on Thursday, sometimes followed months later by quakes big enough to destroy buildings. The discovery, published in the journal Science by one of the world's leading seismology labs, threatens to make hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," which involves injecting fluid deep underground, even more controversial. It comes as the U.S. ...

Australian Outback Is Much Like Mars, Opals Suggest

The red dirt in central Australia might be a close mimic for the red surface of Mars, suggests research that sheds light on how opals formed in the land Down Under.

The New Resume Focuses On This

Job candidates looking to stand out from the competition aren't sweating the details, such as paper quality, font and resume layout, when applying for jobs. Instead, 63 percent of job seekers say they like to let their experience speak for itself when applying for a job.

Why Focused Job Searches Result in Happier Workers

The unemployed may doing themselves a disservice by trying to broaden their job prospects by looking for work in fields and industries in which they don't have experience, new research shows.

American Kids Need More Whole Grains, Veggies, Seafood, Report Says

American children's diets fall considerably short of meeting national dietary recommendations, according to a new government report.

NASA's Quest for Green Rocket Fuel Passes Big Test

For decades, NASA has relied on an efficient but highly toxic fuel known as hydrazine to power satellites and manned spacecraft. Now the agency is laying the groundwork to replace that propellant with a safer, cleaner alternative.

How Singing Together Can Affect Your Health

The voices that rise in unison to carry a song into your heart also synchronize the heart rates of the singers.

Why the Southwest Keeps Seeing Droughts

Severe drought parched the Southwest from Texas to California and heat waves set record-high temperatures. A New Mexico firestorm nearly killed 24 firefighters.

New Atom-Smashing Magnet Passes First Tests

A powerful new magnet to replace existing ones in the world's largest atom smasher, the Large Hadron Collider, just passed its first test with flying colors.

Summer Melt Begins in Greenland

As spring and summer bring the sun's rays back to the Arctic after the long, dark winter, the ice on the surface of the Greenland Ice Sheet begins its annual melt, pooling in depressions on the icy expanse that dot the ice with brilliant shades of blue.

Dozing at the Wheel? New Brain Tech May Alert You

Technology for monitoring brain activity and eye movements might someday be used to detect when a person is falling asleep while driving, and alert them to prevent an accident.

Why Is Arsenic Bad for You?

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced that it will now limit the amount of arsenic allowed in apple juice.

Brain 'Pacemaker' Fixes Debilitating Side Effects of Antipsychotic Meds

Sometimes, the cure is worse than the disease. A young woman treated with antipsychotic drugs for mental health problems wound up with a debilitating movement disorder, according to a report of her case.

Manhattanhenge Tonight: Rain May Spoil NYC Sunset Show

Rainy weather in the Big Apple is threatening to wash out New Yorkers' view of "Manhattanhenge" this evening (July 12), an eye-catching phenomenon when the setting sun perfectly aligns with Manhattan's street grid.

Boston Strangler Case: How Long Does DNA Last?

The news that 50-year-old DNA provided a break in the Boston Strangler murder case may have you wondering: just how long does DNA last?

'Vampire' Graves Uncovered in Poland

Archaeologists in Poland believe they've made a startling discovery: a group of vampire graves.

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