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Information overload? Is it too much?

Overwhelmed by instant access to news and information in our online world? Most Americans like it. But is it information overload?

Kepler discovers multiple planets orbiting two suns

The Kepler mission has discovered Kepler-47b and 47c, the first transiting circumbinary system — multiple planets orbiting two suns.

Sun has Eureka! moment

At the onset of a series of coronal mass ejections (CMEs) from the sun on August 20, 2012, a bulbous CME certainly resembled a light bulb.

Breast milk promotes a different gut flora growth than infant formulas

The benefits of breast milk have long been appreciated, but mother’s milk better than infant formula in protecting infants from infections and illnesses.

Extreme US summer temperatures occurring more frequently

Extreme US summer temperatures are already occurring more frequently in the U. S., and could become normal by mid-century, says study.

Data-hungry mobile devices? Use more antennas

Multi-antenna technology could help keep pace with voracious user demand of data-hungry mobile devices.

The Milky Way now has a twin (or two)

Research presented at the IAW General Assembly in Beijing has found the first group of galaxies that is just like the Milky Way.

Carbon nanotubes can be toxic to aquatic animals

The researchers urge that care be taken to prevent the release of carbon nanotubes into the environment.

The Innocence Project: Helping innocent people

The Innocence Project: Should Lady Justice, that personification of truth and fairness in the legal system, cast off her ancient Roman robe, sword and scales?

Space apps company seeks crowd-sourced funds to launch

Uwingu wants to game-ify space with novel software applications. Profits from the space apps will go toward space research and education.

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