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Americans Win Nobel Prize in Medicine

Americans Win Nobel Prize in Medicine

Two Americans and a German-American won the Nobel Prize in medicine on Monday for discovering how key substances are transported within cells, a process involved in such important activities as brain cell communication and the release of in...

3 From US Schools Win Nobel for Medicine

3 From US Schools Win Nobel for Medicine

Three Researchers from US schools have won the Nobel Prize in Medicine. James Rothman and Randy Schekman share the award with Thomas Suedhof. Rothman teaches at Yale, Schekman is at UC Berkeley and Sudhof is at Stanford. (Oct. 10)

Research Maps Out Newborn Genetic Futures

Research Maps Out Newborn Genetic Futures

Newborns are having their DNA decoded at select research facilities and hospitals around the country, for scientists to analyze the their genetic futures. But do parents really want to know everything? (Oct. 7)

Flying Factory to Debut in Space

Flying Factory to Debut in Space

NASA is preparing to launch a 3-D printer into space next year, a toaster-sized game changer that greatly reduces the need for astronauts to load up with every tool, spare part or supply they might ever need. (Sept. 30)

Experts Fire Cannons to Save Elusive Shorebirds

Experts Fire Cannons to Save Elusive Shorebirds

Scientists researching plummeting populations of one of the world's most renowned shorebirds, the red knot, fire cannons carrying nets to capture them for study. Propelled by a tiny wingspan, the red knot is famous for marathon migrations. ...

Experts Fire Cannons to Save Elusive Shorebirds

Experts Fire Cannons to Save Elusive Shorebirds

Scientists researching plummeting populations of one of the world's most renowned shorebirds, the red knot, fire cannons carrying nets to capture them for study. Propelled by a tiny wingspan, the red knot is famous for marathon migrations. ...

New Test May Help Reduce Unneeded Antibiotics

New Test May Help Reduce Unneeded Antibiotics

You're sick, but do you have a viral or bacterial infection? An experimental test may help doctors figure it out faster and reduce unneeded antibiotics. (Sept. 18)

Syrian Teaches Class on Surviving a Gas Attack

Syrian Teaches Class on Surviving a Gas Attack

In the aftermath of a chemical weapons attack around Damascus, a former chemistry student is training volunteers to help the residents of Aleppo, Syria prepare for worst-case scenarios. (Sept. 18)

Syrian Teaches Class on Surviving a Gas Attack

Syrian Teaches Class on Surviving a Gas Attack

In the aftermath of alleged chemical weapons attacks around Damascus, a former chemistry student is training volunteers to help the residents of Aleppo, Syria prepare for worst-case scenarios. (Sept. 18)

ShowBiz Minute: Newhart, Box Office, Pink

ShowBiz Minute: Newhart, Box Office, Pink

Bob Newhart finally gets his Emmy Award; 'Insidious' sequel scares up box-office success; Billboard names Pink woman of the year. (Sept. 16)

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