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Mind-Reading May Be Reality Soon

Posted by  Emily Sohn  Wed Feb 1, 2012 07:09 AM ET   |   0

By linking sounds to patterns of brain activity, scientists may be on the way to helping us hear the thoughts of other people. Read more

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See the World as a Shrimp Views It

Posted by  Jennifer Viegas  Fri Jan 27, 2012 11:14 AM ET   |   0

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

See the World as a Shrimp Views It

Animals Use Illusion to Woo Mates: Photos

Posted Thu Jan 19, 2012 02:00 PM ET   |   0

Animals, like humans, use all sorts of visual trickery to attract mates. Read more

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Golden Spider Silk Makes Rare Cloth: Photos

Posted Thu Jan 19, 2012 07:00 AM ET   |   0

The world's largest pieces of cloth painstakingly made from golden silk orb-weaver spiders will soon be on display in London. Read more

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Rate the Subway Rat: Photos

Posted Wed Jan 11, 2012 05:00 AM ET   |   0

Frustrated subway workers want you to take pictures of rats and rate them on their web site. Read more

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The Rena: Stranded, Broken and Dangerous: Photos

Posted Mon Jan 9, 2012 05:00 PM ET   |   0

After striking a reef, the 774-foot cargo ship Rena, became stranded resulting in a logistical and environmental disaster. Read more

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2012 Human Spaceflight: A Look Ahead

Posted Tue Jan 3, 2012 12:05 PM ET   |   0

A look at six key missions in human spaceflight on the calendar for the new year. Read more

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Most Anticipated Space Missions of 2012: Photos

Posted Mon Jan 2, 2012 07:00 AM ET   |   0

The solar system will be hopping with robotic probes in 2012. A look at what's happening in space exploration in 2012. Read more

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The Ten 'Sexiest' Stories of 2011: Photos

Posted Wed Dec 28, 2011 07:00 AM ET   |   0

The most interesting stories related to the science of sex that Discovery News published this year. Read more

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Staples Best for Roasted Turkey

Posted by  Emily Sohn  Sat Dec 24, 2011 09:39 AM ET   |   0

The best way to sew up a deboned, stuffed turkey and keep it beautiful is with surgical staples. Read more

Staples Best for Roasted Turkey

Snapped In the Sea: Underwater Photo Winners

Posted Tue Dec 20, 2011 07:50 AM ET   |   0

Dive and explore the underwater world through this year's winners of the Second Annual Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition. Read more

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Fact & Fiction In 2011's Sci-Fi Movies: Photos

Posted Fri Dec 16, 2011 07:00 AM ET   |   0

How do the year's crop of Sci-Fi films match up against science fact? We have the answers right here. Read more

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Number of New Species Has Dropped

Posted by  Jennifer Viegas  Tue Dec 13, 2011 12:59 PM ET   |   0

Scientists believe that many new species haven't been found. Where is all this life hiding? Read more

Number of New Species Has Dropped

Top 25 Weirdest Stories of 2011: Photos

Posted Fri Dec 9, 2011 10:05 AM ET   |   0

From a three-eyed shark to a video of a dead alien in Siberia, here's a look at the weirdest stories of the year. Read more

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Woolly Mammoth to Be Cloned

Posted by  Jennifer Viegas  Mon Dec 5, 2011 04:56 PM ET   |   0

In an odd twist, global warming may have helped scientists with the breakthrough needed to clone the elephant-like giant. Read more

Woolly Mammoth to Be Cloned
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