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Macaque monkeys grow up with their mothers and are often not familiar with their fathers. But they can recognise the paternal side of the family even without ever being introduced to them.

A Congresssional report has scolded the National Reconnaissance Office for buying more satellites than it needs, saying it wastes billions of dollars

Half-metallic ferromagnet CrO2 has attracted much attention not only because of its fundamental physics related with high spin polarization but also because of its possible applications in the emerging area of spintronic...

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High rates of suicide among military service members and veterans may be related to traumatic experiences they had before enlisting, making them more vulnerable to suicidal behavior when coping with combat and multiple d...

Frequent marijuana use can have a significant negative effect on the brains of teenagers and young adults, including cognitive decline, poor attention and memory, and decreased IQ, according to psychologists. "It needs t...

The August supermoon will shine brightly in the night sky on Sunday and marks the second of three such full moons for the summer -- but there is another reason to take note of the event. In terms of timing, August's full...

For nearly a century, filmmakers have explored the convergence of humans and machines in the form of androids. Whether as soulless servants or heartless killbots , movies often depict a future full of androids wrought wi...

The biggest and brightest full moon of the year -- a dazzling "supermoon" -- will rise tomorrow (Aug. 10).

Barry Marshall experimented on himself to prove that H. pylori causes stomach ulcers and he won a Nobel prize. But what if the bug has good side?

Scientists excavating an ancient U.S. cave believed to contain the remains of Ice Age mammals have discovered hundreds of bones of prehistoric animals. The researchers think the animals might have fallen into an ancient ...

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Dead zones are more widespread across the globe than most people realize.

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It's time for another highlight in the heavens, with a supermoon on tap for Sunday, when the moon will rise as close to Earth as any full moon this year. A supermoon, according to astrologer who the coined the term, Rich...

After Tropical Storm Iselle caused flooding, road closures and power outages in Hawaii early Friday, Hawaiians may catch a break before absorbing a second punch thrown by approaching Hurricane Julio. Meterologists foreca...

Taking a nap in the afternoon may improve short-term memory for adults in their 20s and 30s, a new study finds.

A hurricane approaching Hawaii this weekend is expected to affect the island less than a tropical storm whose strong winds and heavy rains knocked out power for thousands early Friday.

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan declared a state of emergency Friday as the Ebola virus stakes its claim in Africa's biggest nation with seven confirmed cases and three deaths. Jonathan approved $11.5 million in eme...