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Computer-designed proteins could counteract chemical weapons

Thu, Feb 09 2012 at 4:59 PM EST
Defense against nerve gas and toxic waste could be just a few molecules away.
 

Giant black hole may be inhaling asteroids

Thu, Feb 09 2012 at 3:11 PM EST
The black hole is likely consuming a large amount of asteroids, but only asteroids that are at least 6 miles wide are generating x-ray flares.
 

Zebras' stripes signal a no-bite zone for bugs

Thu, Feb 09 2012 at 8:11 AM EST
The way light reflects off of a zebra's hide may deter the flies from attacking the animal.
 

Russia reaches Lake Vostok

Wed, Feb 08 2012 at 11:27 PM EST
Scientists have drilled deep through Antartica's icesheet to reach a pristine lake untouched for tens of thousands of years.
 

'Microrockets' could explore strange new worlds -- in your stomach

Wed, Feb 08 2012 at 8:06 PM EST
How quickly the microrockets move hinges on the availability of hydrogen in that part of the body.
 

Deep brain stimulation enhances memory

Wed, Feb 08 2012 at 6:14 PM EST
Tiny electrical shocks to the brain just before learning a new task strengthened memory in a handful of patients with epilepsy.
 

Fireball over Texas captured on police dashboard cam

Wed, Feb 08 2012 at 2:08 PM EST
Fireball started as a whole as it entered the atmosphere before breaking into two large chunks, scattering smaller pieces across the sky.
 

Satellites reveal just how fast world's ice is melting

Wed, Feb 08 2012 at 1:43 PM EST
The melt rate for glaciers and ice caps outside Antarctica and Greenland made a smaller contribution to sea-level rise than had been estimated.
 

Komen charity under microscope for funding, science

Wed, Feb 08 2012 at 11:57 AM EST
The charity's mission is to find a breast cancer cure, but it has cut by nearly half the proportion of fundraising dollars it spends on grants to scientists working to treat the disease.
 

Carina nebula reveals hidden secrets in new Hubble photo

Wed, Feb 08 2012 at 11:23 AM EST
New images reveal the nebula as the birthplace of many massive young stars.
 
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