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11/24/2024 10:00:58 pm

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Pills

Birth Control Pill Boosts Breast Cancer Risk by 50%

Risk is highest in women who recently used birth control pills containing high doses of estrogen.

Mobile phones

Mobile Phone Unlocking Now Legal in the U.S.: Obama Signs Law Allowing Practice

But technical problems with carriers will slow down the process.

How Tor works

Putin Offers US$100,000 Reward to Anyone Who Can Break Into Tor

There are 150,000 Tor users in Russia.

Mars 2020 Rover

NASA Unveils New Mars Rover

The new rover doesn't have a name yet and a name-that-rover contest is around the corner.

Suicide of Marilyn Monroe

Scientists Identify Gene Mutation Responsible for Suicide

Mutation worsens the impact of everyday stresses.

The ultra-quick heating saucepan designed by Dr. Povey

Jet Engine Scientist Designs World's Fastest Heating Pans

Boils a pan full of water three minutes faster.

A herd of cattle

Cows, Sheep and Pigs Contribute Significantly to Climate Change

Animal gases have a role in global warming activity

Already obsolete as a military pistol, the M9 Beretta

U.S. Army Begins Search for Deadlier Pistol to Replace the M9

The M9 can't reliably kill a person with one shot.

Leaf exhibits discoloration caused by ozone pollution

World Could be Headed for Crippling Famine by the 2050s

Ozone pollution will worsen impending food shortage.

Apples

Eating More Fruits and Veggies Lowers Risk of Dying from Heart Attack

Five servings a day is good.

People judge other people on the three factors in the illustration

How to Create a Great First Impression Online -- and Take a Great Selfie, Too

Your facial features are key to a great first impression.

Delta IV launch

U.S. Orbits Spy Satellites that Spy on Satellites of China and Other Nations

The U.S. is countering anti-satellite threats from China.

Projected change in sea temperatures from NOAA

June Melted Records for "Hotness" Worldwide

The world is being slow fried every month.

Earthmen on Mars, an artist's impression.

Want to Get to Mars? You Can Begin Right Now

If you want to be a "Martian," see to it your college degree matches what NASA wants.

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