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NSF Prize Competitions
NSF welcomes members of the public to help solve science, technology, engineering and math challenges by submitting ideas and solutions for a chance to win prizes. More at...
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Facebook posts may reveal your depression, study says
Facebook posts might be able to predict whether users are suffering from depression, according to a new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences...
1 hour ago - New York Post
Why It's Hard To Change Minds About Climate Change
The science is there. But some people aren't.
2 hours ago - NPR
West Coast earthquake warning system becomes operational
PASADENA, Calif. - Developers testing an earthquake early warning system for the West Coast say its automated alerts are ready to be used more broadly, but not for mass public...
2 hours ago - The Seattle Times - 2 articles
President Trump said his uncle was a 'great professor at MIT for many years' - here's what to know about John Trump
President Trump likes to boast that his uncle, John Trump, was a brilliant scientist at MIT. Trump referenced his uncle in an interview with the Associated Press on Tuesday, in...
2 hours ago - Business Insider
Eating Fish May Help Keep You Healthy Into Old Age, Study Says
Certain fats found in seafood may help keep you healthy for years to come, according to a new study published in the BMJ. Higher blood levels of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty...
3 hours ago - Time
Da Vinci unveils master plan for Easton Science Center
Da Vinci Science Center officials have unveiled master plan they believe supports a Science City in Easton that will attract 600,000 visitors from around the region and...
3 hours ago - The Morning Call
Tinder For Cheetahs; and An Unusual Blindness
Scientific American assistant news editor Tanya Lewis and collections editor Andrea Gawrylewski host a new podcast that takes an deeper look at short articles from the Advances...
3 hours ago - Scientific American
EPA fight against 'secret science' slowed amid pushback from researchers
Scientists said the push was aimed at limiting research to regulate industry.
4 hours ago - ABC News
GitHub wants AI to help developers code
VentureBeat sat down with GitHub senior data scientist Omoju Miller to talk the use of artificial intelligence to help develoeprs.
4 hours ago - Venture Beat
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Reports: White House Counsel Don McGahn returns to civilian life
Don McGahn is no longer White House counsel, according to reports.
'Pull over NOW': Mom filmed whipping teen son with belt after he took her...
The boy planned to sneak out with the car to see his girlfriend. But it appears he underestimated his mother's innate tracking ability.
NLCS moves back to Milwaukee with Dodgers up 3 games to 2
After losing a second game in Los Angeles, the Brewers are coming home for Game 6 and Game 7, if necessary, of the National League Championship Series.
Report: Chris Sale won't start for Red Sox until at least Game 6
Sale reportedly still feels weak from the stomach issue that put him in the hospital over the weekend.
Melania Trump's plane was forced to turn around after reports of smoke in...
A plane carrying first lady Melania Trump landed safely on Wednesday after a minor malfunction, according to press aboard the flight. Reporters said they could see and smell...
White House Lawyer Quits After Helping Trump Put His Mark On The Federal Bench
As White House counsel, Don McGahn led the president's successful push to reshape the federal courts, culminating with the explosive fight over Supreme Court Justice Brett...
The iconic puppeteer behind Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch is retiring after...
Caroll Spinney, the puppeteer behind "Sesame Street" icons Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch, is retiring. He worked on the show for nearly 50 years. Spinney has worked on the show...
12-year-old boy electrocuted while climbing fence to retrieve ball at...
"This young man was where he needed to be. He was doing what he loved, he was doing what was tied to his passion, which was playing football."
Pakistan Executes 'Serial Killer' Who Raped And Murdered 7-Year-Old Zainab...
Zainab's death triggered rioting in Pakistan and was reported throughout the world. Her murderer, Mohammad Imran, was reportedly hanged in the presence of Zainab's father.
Dodgers' Machado fined by MLB for kicking Brewers 1B Aguilar
LOS ANGELES - Dodgers star Manny Machado has been fined by Major League Baseball for kicking Milwaukee first baseman Jesus Aguilar in the NL Championship Series. MLB fined...