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Google Doodle Emmy Noether: 5 Things To Know About One Of The Earliest Women In Mathematics

Noether (1882-1935) was a pioneer for women at a time when education was largely reserved for men.

School Marijuana Policies: Suspending Students For Pot Could Lead To More Drug Use: Study

Students at schools with suspension policies were 1.6 times more likely than kids in schools without them to use marijuana the next year, according to a new study.

Marijuana Legalization In Maine Makes Progress, But Pro-Pot Groups Stand Divided

Marijuana advocates have long viewed New England as a prime target for reform.

VR Project Puts Students On The Moon With Apollo 11 Astronauts

Apollo 11 cost more than $25 billion, but now everyone can experience the mission at a fraction of the cost through a new VR project.

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Varennes Chemical Leak: Residents Urged To Stay Indoors To Avoid Potentially Toxic Gas From Kronos Factory Spill

The source of the leak had yet to be found Saturday afternoon.

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ESA's Rosetta Detects Molecular Nitrogen On Comet 67P

Previously, nitrogen has only been found in comets bound inside compounds like ammonia and hydrogen cyanide.

Catastrophic Global Water Crisis Looming Large, UN Warns

In 15 years, the world might be left with only 60 percent of the water it needs, according to a new U.N. report.

California Drought: How Much Remaining Water Does The State Have?

By some earlier, dire estimates, the Golden State could be totally waterless by July.

GMO Apples And Potatoes Approved By FDA; Labeling Not Required

The U.S. FDA approved genetically modified Arctic apples and Innate potatoes — but stopped short of requiring the GMO label.

Scientists Call For Ban On Gene Editing Technique That Could Alter Human DNA Across Generations

Researchers say the technology raises serious ethical concerns as it could open the door to human enhancement techniques.

Arctic Sea Ice Sets Disturbing New Record, Falls To Lowest Winter Level

The ice cover in the Arctic fell to 5.61 million square miles -- the lowest annual maximum ever recorded.

Land-Dwelling Crocodile Ruled North America Before Dinosaurs

The 9-foot-long crocodile walked on its hind legs and likely preyed upon armored reptiles and ancestors of early mammals.

New Terminator-Inspired 3D Printer 'Grows' Objects From A Bowl Of Resin

The new technology is capable of creating sturdier objects at least 25 to 100 times faster than conventional 3D printers.

Ultrasound Technique Could Help Restore Memory Of Alzheimer's Patients: Study

The researchers hope to begin human trials in 2017.

UK To Create World's Largest Marine Reserve At Pitcairn Islands

The reserve will be monitored through a satellite network to deter illegal fishing operations.

Golden Triangle A Haven For Peddlers Of Endangered Species' Meat, Body Parts: Report

A report, released by the Environmental Investigation Agency, alleges that endangered wild animals are being sold openly in parts of Laos.

Antibiotic Resistance In Pets Linked To Superbug Rise, Experts Blame Overuse Of Pet Store Antibiotics

Health experts in Canada fear the spread of pet superbugs could make the human superbug problem worse.

Solar Impulse-2 Takes Off From Indian City Of Ahmedabad After Bureaucratic Snafu

The solar-powered plane took off from the Indian city of Ahmedabad on Wednesday after being delayed by bad weather and paperwork.

'Flawed' Graphene Could Lead To Better Fuel Cells

Researchers say the technology could one day open the way for hydrogen fuel cells, which would be more powerful than the existing ones.

Ancient Whale Fossil Buried In Kenyan Desert Offers Clues To Origin Of Bipedalism

A 17-million-year old fossil found in Kenya is helping scientists answer crucial questions about the origin and evolution of humans.

Workplace Suicides Rose Dramatically Since Great Recession, Especially Among Men And Elderly: Study

Depression is estimated to cost $44 billion in lost wages every year in the U.S.

Vanuatu Cyclone Pam: Measles Vaccination Campaign Begins Amid Concerns Over Outbreak

The experiences of other countries like the Philippines show the importance of post-disaster measles vaccination.

Trader Joe's Salmonella Recall: Walnut Scare Prompts Market To Pull Five Products

Around 1 in 800 people report a salmonella infection every year in the U.S., but unreported cases means that's likely much higher.

St. Patrick's Day Hangover Cures: Hair Of The Dog, Gatorade And Sleep Among Best Home Remedies That Work

Sleep it off, drink water and get your blood sugar back up with these tips.

Solar Impulse 2: Sun-Powered Aircraft Signals Major Progress In Global Solar Energy Sector

The Solar Impulse 2 aircraft currently flying around the world is a sign of broader achievements in solar energy.

Buzz Aldrin, Standing Beneath Stonehenge, Tells Earthlings 'Get Your Ass To Mars'

The pioneering astronaut, 85, has been an outspoken advocate for human exploration of the red planet.

Diabetes Treatment Most Expensive In US, Finds New Study; 600M People To Be Afflicted Globally By 2035

Two-thirds of all new cases of diabetes are now being reported in low-and middle-income countries such as China, India, Mexico and Egypt, according to a new study.