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Newborns Pick Up Language in the Womb
A baby's first cry is audibly shaped by the language heard while in the womb.
BLOG: Shooting Violence: A Reason Why?
Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, an Army psychiatrist, shot and killed 13 people at Fort Hood Army base.
Fort Hood Gunman Alive After Killing 13
The Army psychiatrist responsible for the tragedy at Fort Hood Army base has survived.
Bright Bacteria Wins Synthetic Biology Competition
An undergrad team modified E. Coli to make it bright enough to see with the naked eye.
WATCH: Swine Flu: A Look Inside
Find out where H1N1 originated and what happens to the virus once it gets inside our bodies.
Can Humans Infect Pets With H1N1?
The case of an Iowa cat that contracted swine flu has experts re-thinking the disease.
Dead Star Encased in Diamond Shroud
An unusual neutron star appears to be covered in a thin atmosphere of carbon.
'Cosmic Web' of Galaxies Holds Universe Together
Astronomers have spotted the assembly of galaxies that binds the known universe.
Speedy Germ Detector Works in Minutes
Tech that quickly detects pathogens will be adopted as a Homeland Security tool.
BLOG: Calif. Company Wins Lunar Lander X-Prize
Masten Space Systems gets the $1 million NASA prize for demonstrating a lunar lander.
BLOG: Cat Diagnosed With Swine Flu
A cat in Iowa comes down with swine flu and officials advise pet owners to be vigilant.
Unmanned Planes Converted to Climate Scouts
Military unmanned aircraft are turned over to NASA to measure atmospheric gases.
BLOG: 2012 Stars Discuss 'Doomsday' Plans
Find out what John Cusack will be doing on December 21, 2012.
'Genetic Zoo' Could House 10,000 Animal Species
The genetic zoo could offer new insights into the evolution of vertebrates.
BLOG: Earth to Wolf: Make a Mess
Sloppy wolves are good for the environment when they litter the ground with scraps.
Sea Lion Brain Mapped to Study Toxins' Effects
Chemical pollutants are causing brain damage in sea lions.
Going Up? Use the Space Elevator
A contest to develop a space elevator pushes for a new wave of space travel.
Gamma Ray 'Race' Proves Einstein Right Again
By clocking two gamma rays over 7.3 billion miles, scientists confirm Einstein's theory.
Pollution from Underground Coal Fires Tallied
Thousands of coal fires ooze greenhouse gases through cracks in the ground.
WATCH: Why Are Elections Held on Tuesday?
Find out why elections in the U.S. always take place in November on a Tuesday.
