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Black holes in galaxies rotate fast, study finds
Telescopes measure rapid rotation of supermassive black hole in nearby galaxy
Researchers marvel at world's deepest sea vents
In Caribbean, researchers exploring world's deepest known undersea vents in sunless trench
Oreskes, professor at NYC's Hunter College, dies
Irwin Oreskes, professor emeritus at NYC's Hunter College who taught lab science, dies at 86
Q&A: The science behind personal genetics testing
Q&A: Genetics testing helps identify potential health problems, but results can be misleading
Huge study: 5 mental disorders share genetic links
From autism to depression: Largest genetic study shows mental disorders share genetic kinks
At more colleges, classes on genetics get personal
More colleges offer classes for students to have their genes tested _ if they want to know
Panda listens to Marvin Gaye in hopes he'll 'get it on'
A Scottish zoo has been cranking up Marvin Gaye for a special listener.
SpaceX on verge of 3rd supply run to space station
Private company SpaceX on verge of 3rd supply run to space station, no ice cream this time
Capt. Kirk's Vulcan entry wins Pluto moons contest
Capt. Kirk's 'Vulcan' top name in online vote for new Pluto moons, Mickey and Goofy nixed
Rats able to mind meld with each other
Sharon Begley, senior U.S. health and science correspondent for Reuters
NASA Mars rover analyzing powder from drilled rock
NASA Mars rover Curiosity begins analysis of rock powder after successful first drill
Research. Rats can read each other's minds
Rats can read each other's minds -- sort of.
Coral comeback: Reef 'seeding' in the Caribbean
In tourism-dependent Caribbean, efforts to restore mostly dead coral reefs increasing
11 pre-Hispanic bodies found at Peru sports center
Archaeologists digging at Peru sports center uncover 11 skeletons from 2 pre-Hispanic cultures
House votes to rename flight center for Armstrong
House clears bill to rename NASA flight center for first moonwalker Neil Armstrong
Monkey-mothering 24-hour chore for Colombian woman
Raising tiny orphaned night monkey baby is a 24-hour task for Colombian woman at animal center
T. rex not a stand-up guy? Test your dino skills
Was T. rex a stand-up guy? Many young people wrong on dinosaur's appearance, study suggests
SD college tests fingerprint purchasing technology
Goodbye to wallets? Technology tested in SD identifies buyers by fingerprints _ with a pulse
6 leaking tanks are Hanford nuke site's latest woe
6 leaking tanks at Hanford reservation raise more concerns about urgency of nuclear cleanup
Deet proves less effective in warding off mosquitos
After several days of cold and rainy weather, chances are, you're dreaming of summer. But even warm, sunny weather has its downsides. For example, mosquito bites.
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