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ISIS' Attack on Ancient History Called a 'War Crime'
Live Science - 7 Mar 2015 00:35
ISIS has recently taken aim at archaeological ruins and relics in attacks that international leaders say amount to a "war crime."
Keeping Up with Kim Kardashian: Butt Augmentation Gets Bigger
Live Science - 7 Mar 2015 19:52
Buttock augmentation and nonsurgical fat removal are becoming increasingly popular, new data suggests.
Watch Out: Daylight Saving Time May Cause Heart Attack Spike
Live Science - 7 Mar 2015 19:30
As people set their clocks forward an hour for daylight saving time this Sunday (March 8), they may also want to take extra care of their heart. That's because people tend to have more heart attacks on the Monday followi...
Why Head Transplants Won't Happen Anytime Soon
Live Science - 7 Mar 2015 01:23
Although an Italian neurosurgeon recently boasted that he plans to conduct a human head transplant within two years, experts say this proposal is scientifically and ethically absurd.
This Week's Awesome Stories from Around the Web (Through Mar 7)
Singularity Hub - 7 Mar 2015 18:15
Enjoy this week's stories! ROBOTS: Why Robots Will Be The Biggest Job Creators In World History John Tamny | Forbes "Robots will ultimately be the biggest job creators simply because aggressive...
How to understand and deal with migraines
New Scientist - 7 Mar 2015 16:00
Migraines are more complex than you might think, and a long way from being just a headache. From triggers to painkillers, here's how to handle them better (full text available to subscribers)
Zombies, Lasers, Jungle Gyms for Cells, and a Rockin' Sing-along at the Biggest Gathering of Physicists of the Year
Physics Buzz - 7 Mar 2015 00:29
For five jam-packed days, physicists from around the world gathered in San Antonio, Texas to share their research with colleagues. The American Physical Society's annual March Meeting featured over 8,600 presentations an...
Cold Comfort: Winter Was No Record-Breaker, NOAA Says
Live Science - 7 Mar 2015 00:25
The bone-chilling cold weather that blasted the eastern United States in winter 2014-2015 was miserable, but no record-breaker.