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Hoping to find life on other planets, astronomers start on giant Chile telescope
CERRO LAS CAMPANAS, Chile Chilean President Michelle Bachelet put hammer to stone on an Andean mountaintop on Wednesday evening to mark the start of construction for one of the world's most advanced telescopes, an instrument that may help shed light on the possibility of life on distant planets.
Germany, U.S. in hot pursuit of 'messenger' drug molecules
FRANKFURT/LONDON A molecule that carries the recipe for making drugs inside body cells is exciting scientists and investors alike, attracting hundreds of millions of dollars in a scramble for the next promising area of biotechnology.
'Superduck' dinosaur provides insight into elaborate head crests
WASHINGTON In a warm, lush environment near a meandering river 79.5 million years ago in Montana, a dinosaur nicknamed "Superduck" munched on leaves and kept a lookout for predators related to Tyrannosaurus rex that might threaten its herd.
Astronomers discover new distant object in the solar system
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. Astronomers have discovered what appears to be a miniature planet that is the most distant body ever found in the solar system, scientists said on Wednesday.
Bee-lieve it or not: people liked honey back in the Stone Age
WASHINGTON Murals from ancient Egypt's vibrant New Kingdom era depicting bees and honey amid scenes of everyday life some 4,400 years ago provide early evidence of people using of beehive products. But humans have been using the stuff far longer than that.
Drug industry bemoans Britain's lack of science skills
LONDON British pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies face a major skills shortage which threatens future investment and the long-term success of the life sciences sector, according to a new industry report.
Getting HyQ the robot 'disaster ready'
Robotics engineers are developing algorithms to make HyQ, a quadruped robot, into a useful tool in disaster missions. | Video
Mountains on Pluto believed to be ice volcanoes, scientists say
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. Scientists have discovered what appear to be ice-spewing volcanoes on the surface of Pluto, raising questions about how the tiny, distant world has been so geologically active, according to research presented on Monday.
Eye-tracking sensor maker makes play for big time
STOCKHOLM An accidental breakthrough in a Stockholm laboratory 15 years ago could reap a fortune for the engineers who made it as long as they can win over some of the most demanding consumers: video gamers.
Tennis study serves up the science of sliding
Engineers at the University of Sheffield have teamed up with the International Tennis Federation (ITF) to measure the effects of friction between tennis court surfaces and footwear in a bid to ensure the world's top players can play their natural game and slide in a controlled manner, with a reduced risk of injury. | Video
New York City finds one in five adults has mental health problems
NEW YORK At least one in five adult New Yorkers suffer from depression, substance abuse, suicidal thoughts or other psychological disorders every year, according to a report released on Thursday ahead of Mayor Bill de Blaiso's new mental-health initiative.
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