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Born and raised in the state that brought you "The Physics of Football", Meg is the product of four-plus years of eclectic science training in biomedical sciences, physics and microscope imaging systems. sciencenewsexaminer@gmail.com

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Heart disease plagued the ancient Egyptians

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Cheeseburgers, fries, and other modern-day fatty foods often receive the blunt of the blame for atherosclerosis, a heart disease in which cholesterol...
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How NASA found water on the moon

Saturday, November 14th, 2009 · 32 comments

When the LCROSS probe bashed into the moon October 9th, it sent an unassuming plume of lunar surface puffing off into space. In that puff, LCROSS...
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The fine line between love and hate

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

They call it the “love hormone”: oxytocin, a little molecule in the brain that influences everything from lust to trust. While its...
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New ocean forming in African desert

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In 2005, a rift opened in the middle of a desert in Ethiopia. The 35-mile-long tear was met with controversy when some scientists claimed it was...
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Robotic fish gauge water health

Imagine a school of fish, slim, sleek, moving through the water with natural ease. Except these fish are anything but natural. Robotic fish, created...
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A spider that loves its veggies

Finally, a spider you don't have to worry about taking a bite out of your skin. The first mostly-vegetarian spider has been discovered in Central...
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A planet that rocks

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Imagine the following scenario: You are preparing to leave for work and shout down the hall to your significant other. “Honey, what’s...
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True 'smart car' learns as you drive

When you grow tired, your driving habits change. Maybe your car lists more frequently into other lanes, or you take corners at more reckless speeds....
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Genetic clue for ridding the body of hepatitis C

Johns Hopkins researchers have found a unique variable in those who are able to defeat Hepatitis C virus (HCV), which can cause a vicious infection in...
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Infants want to learn, dogs want to love

Your canine may not be so different from your infant. A famous psychological experiment showed that infants will almost always look for an object in...
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