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Higgs boson, aka God Particle, possibly found
Scientists have found signs of the Higgs boson (the 'God Particle'), a hypothetical sub-atomic particle that could reveal new secrets of physics.
December 14, 2011
Large brains of tiny spiders overflow into their legs
The brains of tiny spiders are so large that they fill their body cavities and overflow into their legs. Scientists studied the smallest spiders in the world.
December 13, 2011
Intelligence in humans may be limited
A new paper warns that there are limits on how smart humans can get, and any increases in intelligence are likely to come with problems.
December 8, 2011
Science news quicks – December 3, 2011
Quick recaps of some of this week's science news from EarthSky. Read about synesthesia, dreaming, a famous violin, and the fate of a solar sail experiment.
December 3, 2011
E.O. Wilson on the future of biology
Harvard biologist Edward O. Wilson talked to EarthSky about advances we might see in in the future of biology in the 21st century.
December 2, 2011
Older runners can keep up the pace, says study
Older runners - above 60 - are the fastest-growing group in the sport and their running can remain fast as they age, too, according to a new study
December 1, 2011
If Alzheimer’s scares you, eat fish weekly
Here's the 1st study to establish a direct relationship between fish consumption, brain structure and the risk of getting Alzheimer's disease.
November 30, 2011
Deadly man-made strain of bird flu virus: Should they publish?
A science team in the Netherlands used genetic modification to create a deadly man-made strain of bird flu. Now they want to publish. But should they?
November 28, 2011
It’s true. It will all seem better in the morning.
UC Berkeley researchers find that dreaming takes the sting out of painful memories and experiences. So it's true ... It will all seem better in the morning.
November 28, 2011
Cynthia Rosenzweig on climate change and cities
Cynthia Rosenzweig talked about how Earth's warming climate will affect – and is already affecting – many of the world’s most important cities.
November 28, 2011
