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Want To Do A Little Astrophysics? This App Detects Cosmic Rays
Two physicists keen to detect a a very rare, high energy particle think you and I can help. The researchers are working on an app that would allow any smartphone to detect rare particles from space.
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A Virus In Your Mouth Helps Fight The Flu
It's related to herpes. And it infects most of the world — about half of Americans, nearly all the developing world. But don't go out and get infected. The virus has a dark side, too.
How Congress Can Stop A Nuclear Deal With Iran
As President Obama unveiled a framework of a deal with Iran on its nuclear program, Congress was out of town. Next week, they're back and could prevent sanctions from being lifted.
The Future Of Cardiology Will Be Shown In 3-D
The Living Heart Project aims to create a detailed simulation of the human heart that doctors and engineers can use to test experimental treatments and interventions.
Detroit Hopes To Drive Tech Startups Away From Silicon Valley
It doesn't have a lot of high-tech companies, but the city is interested in attracting young tech entrepreneurs. Detroit's rents are far more affordable, but then there are the brutally cold winters.
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America's Next Economic Boom Could Be Lying Underground
When it comes to improving the standard of living for Americans, the middle class could use some help. One Harvard economist says the help is underground, in the form of oil and natural gas.
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From Scornin' It To Lovin' It: McDonald's Tests Out Kale On Its Menu
The green health halo hovering over kale glows brightly, and the company is putting it in breakfast bowls in nine Southern California locations. Will it help brighten up the Golden Arches?
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Kentucky's GOP Must Unite Behind Winner In Primary For Governor
After a close three-way race, Republican Matt Bevin is set to be declared the winner of Kentucky's gubernatorial primary. A majority of his own party's electorate voted for other candidates.
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U.S. Defense Secretary: Militarization of South China Sea Is Unacceptable
The concern follows reports that China has placed mobile artillery on a reef in the disputed Spratly Islands chain, where Beijing is in the midst of unilateral land reclamation and construction.
Obama To Address Caribbean's 'Economic Achilles' Heel' — Energy
The president meets with Caribbean leaders in Jamaica Thursday — and a looming energy crunch in the region is high on the list.
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