Maasai kill six lions after livestock attack
Angry Maasai herders in Tanzania killed six lions that had attacked livestock, in the latest clash between man and beast in the region.
Ecology
Jan 1, 2015
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NASA team hacks Opportunity to treat Mars Rover's amnesia
NASA's Mars rover Opportunity has been working well into its golden years - after nearly 11 years roaming the Red Planet, it has survived more than 40 times past its warranty. But now, this trusty veteran explorer is experiencing ...
Space Exploration
Jan 1, 2015
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Earthquake off coast shakes Northern California
The U.S. Geological Survey has downgraded an earthquake off the coast of Northern California to a magnitude-5.1 shaker.
Earth Sciences
Jan 1, 2015
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Defying textbook science, study finds new role for proteins
Open any introductory biology textbook and one of the first things you'll learn is that our DNA spells out the instructions for making proteins, tiny machines that do much of the work in our body's cells. Results from a study ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 1, 2015
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Killing for DNA: A predatory device in the cholera bacterium
Cholera is caused when the bacterium Vibrio cholerae infects the small intestine. The disease is characterized by acute watery diarrhea resulting in severe dehydration. EPFL scientists have now demonstrated that V. cholerae ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 1, 2015
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US senators seek information on FBI phone tracking
Leaders of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee said Wednesday they were seeking answers from the Obama administration about federal law enforcement's use of surveillance technology that sweeps up basic cellphone data.
Security
Jan 1, 2015
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Newborn killer whale a good sign for imperiled pod
A newborn orca in the endangered pod that frequents Puget Sound is an encouraging sign following the death earlier this month of a pregnant killer whale from the same group.
Plants & Animals
Jan 1, 2015
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High court to adopt electronic filing of cases
The Supreme Court is belatedly developing an electronic filing system similar to those used in courts around the country, Chief Justice John Roberts said Wednesday in his annual end-of-year report.
Internet
Jan 1, 2015
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In with the new: Snappy apps for 2015
Uber, Facebook, Instagram—sure, they've been all the rage, but as 2014 winds down we're all ready for something fresh. From ride-hailing to photo sharing, here are a few up-and coming apps and startups to watch in in 2015. ...
Software
Jan 1, 2015
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Seek muscular male with quality rump? Try online dating for bulls
Described as blond, muscular and from a good family, Bariton's online profile has caught the eye of Sylvain Frobert, who is thinking of hooking him up with Anita, or Henriette.
Plants & Animals
Jan 1, 2015
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