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Cars Powered by New Fuel Type Tested in Australia

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — Australian scientists have test driven two cars powered by a carbon-free fuel derived from ammonia. A team from the Australian government’s research agency, the CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial...

Scientists: Tunnels in Thai Garnets Might Be Due to Microbes

Life has found a way to survive in some of the most extreme conditions imaginable. Now, scientists believe they might have found a new habitat for hardy microbes — inside garnets. New...

Astronomers Discover New Planet Not Orbiting Any Star

Astronomers have discovered a planet outside our solar system that is 12 times the size of Jupiter, striking not only for its size but also for the fact that it is...

NASA taps astronauts for commercial flights

The U.S. space agency NASA on Friday introduced the nine astronauts who will ride the first commercial space capsules into orbit next year. The move marks a significant shift in the U.S....

Study suggests your dog recognizes, reacts to your feelings

 Pet owners are always happy to share a memory about the time their dog responded to their distress by coming to them or trying to get their attention. But those seemed...

World-first Melanoma blood test developed in Australia

SYDNEY — Scientists in Australia say they have developed the world's first blood test to detect melanoma in its early stages. It's hoped the technique will save hundreds of lives each year...

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