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Pandemic Swine Flu Virus Found in Seals
May 15, 2013 05:00 PM ET // Jennifer Viegas
The same swine flu virus that caused a worldwide pandemic in 2009 is found in elephant seals. Continue reading →
Child Abductions By Strangers Very Rare
May 14, 2013 03:29 PM ET // Benjamin Radford
Despite parents' concerns and news media stories, child abductions by strangers are much rarer than most people think. Continue reading →
Alligators Inspire New Way for Growing Teeth
May 13, 2013 03:00 PM ET // Jennifer Viegas
American alligators could help to revolutionize tooth replacement in humans. Continue reading →
Fatigued? Skip the High-Fat Foods
May 9, 2013 05:45 PM ET // Emily Sohn
Trading high-fat food for carbs increases alertness during the day, a new study finds. Continue reading →
Giant Snails' Health Risk Hype Matches Their Size
May 9, 2013 08:32 AM ET // Tim Wall
Everything is bigger in Texas, even the invasive species and the health fears surrounding them. Continue reading →
How Psychics Play the Odds and Still Lose
May 9, 2013 05:10 PM ET // Benjamin Radford
Psychics use common sense and a few psychological principles to provide the illusion of accuracy. Continue reading →
NEWSFLASH: Mars is Toxic
May 9, 2013 04:05 PM ET // Ian O'Neill
A one-way mission to Mars is a risky proposition and now scientists have identified Martian dust as a toxic hazard. Continue reading →
Disease Detection Goes Mobile
May 7, 2013 01:59 PM ET // Jesse Emspak
A lab that can be carried in the palm of a hand could help diagnose a killer disease in the developing world. Continue reading →
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The Mind Blowers
Australian Politician Attacked by Kangaroo
Victorian Era Brits Were Smarter Than Us
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Word Bubbles
Big Bang 'Blood Spatter' Produced by Atom-Smasher
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UK to Send First Astronaut to Space Station
The Big Number
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The Big Number
-- Million: The value of jewels stolen from the hotel room of a Swiss luxury watchmaker and jeweller at the Cannes film festival
Big Quote
"I don't ever want to lose my kids."
-- Melissa Torrez who hopped in her car and gave chase after a man who had grabbed her 4-year-old daughter from her family's yard. The suspect was caught and charged with attempted kidnapping
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