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A manned mission to Mars? Maybe sooner than you think.
The landing of the Curiosity rover has given new impetus to the idea of human flight to Mars.
Breast cancer survivor bikes like her life depends on it
Exercise can lower chances of cancer recurrence. It also gives one woman a sense of empowerment.
Running away from jet lag: Exercising to overcome travel fatigue
Exercise can help reset our clocks when traveling. One runner describes his jet-lag remedy.
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Antiabortion group releases videos of clinic workers discussing live births
Undercover operative asks D.C. doctor hypothetical questions about birth after an unsuccessful abortion.
A possible new way to manage water in thirsty California
Aerial snowpack surveys could help manage the water supply and save vast amounts of money.
Jupiter, Venus and Mercury gather for Memorial Day party
Contemplate a crowded sky at dusk in the west-northwest toward the end of May.
Bay’s smallmouth bass under siege, report says
The fish have been struck by a perfect storm of pollution, parasites, disease and endocrine disruptors.
Many coal sludge ponds have weak walls, federal study says
Pools of toxic sludge in W.Va., Ky. and elsewhere could pose safety and environmental threats.
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2013 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest
Favorite entries so far in the annual contest, which is accepting submissions through June 30.
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Babies’ brains show signs of awareness as early as five months after birth
Brain waves of infants show activity indicative of mentally storing the image of an object.
Neuroscientist describes how humans pay attention; entomologist talks bees
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Also: A ‘biography’ looks at the evolution, biology and ecology of the swordfish.
The �new science’ of memory
Book explores how we remember our pasts and how our memories define us. Also: ballet-based workout DVDs.
Letters: Validating the musings of dementia patients may not always help
Relieving arthritis with chiropractic care. Also: Taking the mystery out of Sjorgen’s syndrome.
Regular exercise may help stave off physical decline of Alzheimer’s
Also during the study, more falls were recorded among those who did not exercise than among those who did.
Does DNA say much about health?
Gene-testing kits can tell you about your predisposition for certain diseases, but they’re not perfect.
Lard may not be as bad for your health as the fat’s detractors say
Experts offer diverse opinions on whether it’s reasonable to use this animal fat.
Hearing loss may be caused by cities’ noises and music that’s played too loud
Study finds that most New Yorkers are exposed to enough noise to damage their hearing.
Long-term weather forecasts are a long way from accurate
Almanacs predict weather months in advance, but accuracy is not yet possible, even with computers.
Comparing the enviro-advantages of scooters and car-sharing
If you’re thinking of replacing your gas guzzler with something greener, there are several factors to consider.
Are there deer that need glasses? The truth about visually impaired animals.
Some animals have eyesight that humans would consider bad, but that may improve their ability to survive.
Urban Jungle
Too many deer
Reducing the herd is necessary to improve forest health in Rock Creek Park — but the park’s chosen method is controversial.
Woman endured years of pain and uncertainty
MEDICAL MYSTERIES | Nancy Kennedy had a variety of symptoms that pointed in many directions.
Eating made her sick, but it took doctors years to figure out why
MEDICAL MYSTERIES | A Virginia teenager’s stomach pains weren’t all in her head, as some physicians had suggested.
�It was the worst pain I’d ever had’
MEDICAL MYSTERIES | Ian Liu’s back was killing him. But his problem was much more serious than a slipped disk.
Health, Science & Environment Videos
Feasting on cicadas
D.C. resident Jacques Tiziou has a taste for cicadas. He collects, prepares and eats the young, winged-insects for brunch. (Video from 2004)
VIDEO | Doctors say a baby in Mississippi born with HIV is cured after receiving aggressive treatment.
NASA: The instruments on the Van Allen Probes
Dr. David Sibeck describes in instruments on NASA’s twin Van Allen probes that are exploring the Van Allen Radiation Belts in the Earth’s magnetosphere.
FDA approves artificial retina device
The FDA has approved a new device that could help some people regain part of their sight. Dr. Robert Cykiert, an opthamologist at NYU Langone Medical Center, talks to James Brown and Norah O'Donnell about what new technology means for the blind.
�Superbugs’ becoming harder to fight
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria can kill patients, especially those too weak to fight back. One expert believes that unless we combat these new organisms we are close to returning to pre-antibiotic era mortality rates.
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