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Device May Let Humans Communicate With Dolphins

Posted 21 HOURS AGO   |   0

A prototype dolphin speaker projects the full range of all dolphin-made sounds. Read more

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The Volcanoes Are Alive with the Sound of Magma

Posted Fri May 11, 2012 10:04 AM ET   |   0

When volcanoes erupt they emit impressive noises that range from low rumbles to concussive blasts, following their soundtracks could characterize the beginning and the end of an eruption. Read more

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Manatee Mystery: Why Can't They Avoid Speedboats?

Posted Thu Apr 12, 2012 08:03 AM ET   |   0

The sea cows have good hearing but may be less aware of sounds when they're sleeping. Read more

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George Zimmerman Launches Website for Donations

Posted Tue Apr 10, 2012 08:23 AM ET   |   0

The site includes a PayPal account where supporters are invited to donate to support Zimmerman's living expenses and legal defense. Read more

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Did Tech Make the Super Bowl Better?

Posted Mon Feb 6, 2012 03:15 PM ET   |   0

Sites, apps and lively discussion added a few bonuses to the game. Read more

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'Virginity Tests' Banned in Army Prisons

Posted Tue Dec 27, 2011 08:44 PM ET   |   0

An Egyptian court ordered the Egyptian army on Tuesday to stop forced virginity tests on female detainees, months after the practice sparked a national outcry. Read more

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Deafness Shaped Beethoven's Music

Posted Thu Dec 22, 2011 12:37 PM ET   |   0

Beethoven's music changed throughout his life as he lost his hearing. Read more

Beethoven's music changed throughout his life as his deafness took over. Early in his compositional career, he use high notes but as his deafness affected his ability to experience his own creations the

Background Noise Hurts Test Scores

Posted by  Emily Sohn  Tue Nov 1, 2011 07:00 AM ET   |   0

The hum of school heating and cooling systems can distract some young learners. Read more

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Cell Phones: Why You Can't Hear Me Now

Posted by  Emily Sohn  Fri Oct 28, 2011 08:44 AM ET   |   0

Cell phones cut off the high-frequency sounds in our voices -- and those sounds carry a surprising amount of information. Read more

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Swedish Man Builds Nuclear Reactor in His Kitchen

Posted Thu Aug 4, 2011 11:24 AM ET   |   0

The man contacted Sweden's nuclear authority and asked if it was permitted for an individual to build a nuclear reactor. Read more

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How We 'Feel the Noise'

Posted Thu May 26, 2011 06:05 PM ET   |   0

Links in the brain can connect the sensations of sound and touch. Read more

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Youthful Ingenuity Honored at Intel Science Fair

Posted Mon May 16, 2011 02:24 PM ET   |   0

Young scientists receive awards in international competition. Read more

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Teen Hearing Loss Rate Worsens

Posted Wed Aug 18, 2010 11:29 AM ET   |   0

The percentage of adolescents with some decline has increased since 1990s, a study shows. Read more

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Fishing Industry Fears Oil's Lingering Effects

Posted Fri Jul 30, 2010 11:45 AM ET   |   0

Fishermen have been an integral part of cleanup operations, but they could end up losing their jobs for a second time. Read more

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U.S. Judge Strikes Down Gene Patents

Posted Wed Mar 31, 2010 12:21 PM ET   |   0

Genes cannot be patented, said a judge, because isolated DNA is not markedly different from DNA as it exists in nature. Read more

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