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Newborns Pick Up Language in the Womb

Fri, 11/06/2009 - 12:30
A baby's first cry is audibly shaped by the language heard while in the womb.

BLOG: Shooting Violence: A Reason Why?

Fri, 11/06/2009 - 11:00
Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, an Army psychiatrist, shot and killed 13 people at Fort Hood Army base.

Fort Hood Gunman Alive After Killing 13

Fri, 11/06/2009 - 09:00
The Army psychiatrist responsible for the tragedy at Fort Hood Army base has survived.

Bright Bacteria Wins Synthetic Biology Competition

Fri, 11/06/2009 - 08:00
An undergrad team modified E. Coli to make it bright enough to see with the naked eye.

WATCH: Swine Flu: A Look Inside

Fri, 11/06/2009 - 07:00
Find out where H1N1 originated and what happens to the virus once it gets inside our bodies.

Can Humans Infect Pets With H1N1?

Fri, 11/06/2009 - 06:45
The case of an Iowa cat that contracted swine flu has experts re-thinking the disease.

Dead Star Encased in Diamond Shroud

Thu, 11/05/2009 - 15:30
An unusual neutron star appears to be covered in a thin atmosphere of carbon.

'Cosmic Web' of Galaxies Holds Universe Together

Thu, 11/05/2009 - 11:00
Astronomers have spotted the assembly of galaxies that binds the known universe.

Speedy Germ Detector Works in Minutes

Thu, 11/05/2009 - 09:54
Tech that quickly detects pathogens will be adopted as a Homeland Security tool.

BLOG: Calif. Company Wins Lunar Lander X-Prize

Thu, 11/05/2009 - 08:04
Masten Space Systems gets the $1 million NASA prize for demonstrating a lunar lander.

BLOG: Cat Diagnosed With Swine Flu

Thu, 11/05/2009 - 06:34
A cat in Iowa comes down with swine flu and officials advise pet owners to be vigilant.

Unmanned Planes Converted to Climate Scouts

Thu, 11/05/2009 - 06:24
Military unmanned aircraft are turned over to NASA to measure atmospheric gases.

BLOG: 2012 Stars Discuss 'Doomsday' Plans

Wed, 11/04/2009 - 18:00
Find out what John Cusack will be doing on December 21, 2012.

'Genetic Zoo' Could House 10,000 Animal Species

Wed, 11/04/2009 - 17:00
The genetic zoo could offer new insights into the evolution of vertebrates.

BLOG: Earth to Wolf: Make a Mess

Wed, 11/04/2009 - 12:40
Sloppy wolves are good for the environment when they litter the ground with scraps.

Sea Lion Brain Mapped to Study Toxins' Effects

Wed, 11/04/2009 - 11:10
Chemical pollutants are causing brain damage in sea lions.

Going Up? Use the Space Elevator

Wed, 11/04/2009 - 10:00
A contest to develop a space elevator pushes for a new wave of space travel.

Gamma Ray 'Race' Proves Einstein Right Again

Wed, 11/04/2009 - 07:30
By clocking two gamma rays over 7.3 billion miles, scientists confirm Einstein's theory.

Pollution from Underground Coal Fires Tallied

Wed, 11/04/2009 - 06:15
Thousands of coal fires ooze greenhouse gases through cracks in the ground.

WATCH: Why Are Elections Held on Tuesday?

Tue, 11/03/2009 - 16:15
Find out why elections in the U.S. always take place in November on a Tuesday.

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