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Genetics November 15, 2018

Farm animals may soon get new features through gene editing

OAKFIELD, N.Y. (AP) — Cows that can withstand hotter temperatures. Cows born without pesky horns. Pigs that never reach puberty.

Physics November 8, 2018

Stephen Hawking wheelchair sells for nearly $400G at auction

LONDON (AP) — A wheelchair used by physicist Stephen Hawking has sold at auction for almost 300,000 pounds ($393,000), while a copy of his doctoral thesis fetched almost 585,000 pounds ($767,000), auctioneer Christie's said Thursday.

SCIENCE October 23, 2018

Scientists grow 3D tissue model of brain, study says

According to a new study, researchers at Tufts University have now grown a 3D tissue model of the brain using human neurons, providing them with a better opportunity to study abnormal brain cells.

NATURAL SCIENCE October 23, 2018

Mt. Hood fault lines could trigger quake that could knock some off their feet, researchers say

Researchers say active fault lines on Mount Hood could potentially trigger a 7.2 magnitude quake that could reach Portland.

Physics October 22, 2018

Stephen Hawking's prized possessions up for auction

Days after legendary physicist Stephen Hawking's final paper was published, a great number of his prized possessions will go up for auction, including some of his most important papers, including his doctoral thesis, a copy of "A Brief History of Time" and the script for one of his appearances on "The Simpsons." 

Physics October 19, 2018

Stephen Hawking's children and colleagues discuss physicist's final book, legacy

In his final book, released Oct. 16, Stephen Hawking tackles big questions about the universe, delving into physics, cosmology, the existence of God and the future direction of humanity.

NATURAL SCIENCE October 18, 2018

'Eye-cloud?' Stunning photos show incredible 'face-shaped' cloud formation

Remarkable pictures show ‘face-shaped’ clouds appearing in the sky above southern England.

NATURAL SCIENCE October 18, 2018

'Largest living thing,' an 80,000-year-old Utah forest, is dying, scientists warn

An ancient forest in Utah considered to be the largest single living thing in the world is dying, according to scientists. 

SCIENCE October 16, 2018

Stephen Hawking said 'there is no god' and that humans will 'live in space' in final book

The late Professor Stephen Hawking revealed his answers to 10 "big questions" he was often asked in a new book published six months after his death.

Physics October 11, 2018

Stephen Hawking's final paper revealed

The final paper that famed physicist Stephen Hawking worked on before he passed away deals with a topic bigger than Hawking's legacy.

Innovation October 8, 2018

DNA deep dive: Scientists devise new forensic dye to catch criminals

Scientists at Flinders University in Australia have developed a DNA analysis technique that could provide a valuable weapon in the fight against crime.