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Even with the same care, blacks and whites fare differently with some cancers

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Models gauge eruption’s catastrophic potential

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Scientists have identified preserved organic molecules in the skin of a dinosaur that died around 66-million years ago.

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Researchers have succeeded for the first time in reprogramming clearly defined adult cells into pluripotent stem cells — directly and without viruses.

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An assistive technology that enables individuals to maneuver a powered wheelchair or control a mouse cursor using simple tongue movements can be operated by individuals with high-level spinal cord injuries, according to the results of a recently completed clinical trial.

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Pinpointing the genes involved in human brain cancer can be like looking for a needle in a haystack, and sometimes the needle you find may not be the right one.

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A rapid but superior method for computerized face recognition could revolutionize security systems especially if it can see through disguises. New software solves the variation problems caused by different light levels and shadows, viewing direction, pose, and facial expressions. It can even see through certain types of disguises such as facial hair and glasses.

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Market crashes could lead to rises in homicides and suicides, unless governments invest in labor market protections, according to a new study.

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