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Can You Choose to be Gay?

'Sex and the City' star Cynthia Nixon says that she chooses to be gay. What does science say?

Hunting Pluto's Dangerous Rings

Psychics on the Moon and Incoming Sun Spit

Bus-Size Asteroid Buzzes by Earth

Your Privacy On Google: Don't Panic, Do Think

Stunning Images of Rare Albino Hummingbird: Big Pic

The Grey: Are Wolves Really Man-Eaters? [VIDEO]

Stunning Images of Rare Albino Hummingbird: Big Pic

These beautiful shots of an extremely rare albino ruby-throated hummingbird were taken by two teens and two preteens.

See the World as a Shrimp Views It

A specialized camera allows people to see the world as reef-dwelling animals do.

Rehabbed Loggerhead Turtle Released [VIDEO]

Watch a rehabilitated loggerhead sea turtle as it is returned to its habitat.

Can You Choose to be Gay?

'Sex and the City' star Cynthia Nixon says that she chooses to be gay. What does science say?

The Concordia: Recounting a Disaster: Photos

An account of what happened on the night of Jan. 13 is emerging.

Contagion: Is a Killer Virus Out There? [VIDEO]

Could an unknown illness become a global epidemic as in the movie?

NASA Marks Solemn Day of Remembrance

The space agency marked a trio of space tragedies with ceremonies on Thursday and Friday.

NASA Welcomes Our Surgical Robot Overlords

Using a pioneering surgery technique developed for hospitals, could NASA fix satellites in...

3 Questions: Exoplanets [VIDEO]

What does it take to find a planet 63 light years from Earth?

Naked and Famous Introduces Scatch and Sniff Jeans

Tiny raspberry-scented capsules are baked into jeans. What scent would you chose?

FBI Wants To Monitor Social Networks

The FBI wants to locate possible criminals and analyze their movements.

iPhone In Space Explained [VIDEO]

Why did a Brooklyn man send his iPhone soaring towards outer space?

Mother Nature Gets Her Day in Court

Rights of nature laws seek to grant the environment legal rights.

Wanna Nuke Waste Site?

A panel suggests towns volunteer to host dumps that would last for generations.

Earth: Bioluminescent Waves Explained [VIDEO]

What kind of otherworldly phenomenon is this?

Even In Death, Egyptian Birds Were Fed

The discovery gives clues to how ancient Egyptians viewed the importance of animals and their role in the afterlife.

Five Maritime Disasters That Shocked the World: Photos

Maritime disasters so horrific they prompted new rules.

History of Vampires [VIDEO]

Find out how these paranormal beings maintain their legacy.

How Do You Start a Fire With Ice?

You'll need a sunny day, a frozen lake, a sharp knife, warm hands and some dry leaves or wood.

Two Aussies Reach South Pole Unaided

The two men skied 1,400 miles to the pole without the help of sails or air drops.

Extreme Sports Risk-Taking Explained [VIDEO]

Ever wonder why some people are more likely to take risks than others?

MyFord Mobile App Aims to Electrify EV Owners

Ford Focus Electric drivers will be empowered to monitor charging, plan trips and other smart stuff.

Engine Runs On Liquid Air

Cryogenic air creates high-pressure gas that drives pistons.

Bus Tracking System Gives Users Easy Ride [VIDEO]

Technology is giving bus riders real-time information about their transits arrival.

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