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Subduction Earthquakes in Nicaragua and Greece: 12-18 June 2013

June 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Earthquakes in the week of 12-18 June 2013. Image credit: USGS

This week’s earthquakes were the result of complex tectonic settings – from a 6.7 off Nicaragua to a 6.2 quake in Greece: Did you feel any tremors?

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U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Arizona Voter ID Law

June 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Supreme Court of The United States Building

The U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Arizona’s voter ID law, requiring proof of citizenship when registering to vote. What’s next for Proposition 200?

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Nelson Mandela: Reoccurring Lung Infection and TB History

June 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
TB from a lung biopsy. Photo by KGH

Nelson Mandela is undergoing treatment again. How does Nelson Mandela’s history of tuberculosis disease affect his ongoing lung infection issues?

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Filed Under: Headlines, Health

Surprising New Findings about Suicide

June 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Risk factors for suicide - know the signs and save a life. Image by Decoded Science

A wide variety of new research on suicide risk factors can potentially open up new avenues of care and prevention for those who plan self-harm.

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Filed Under: Headlines, Social Science

Google Loon: Internet Access for Rural Areas via Balloon

June 16, 2013 by 1 Comment
Google's Loon balloons connect with one another, as well as transceivers on the ground, to provide Internet access to rural areas. Image by Decoded Science

Balloon Internet, a potential alternative for rural areas, is in the experimental stages. What will Google X’s Loon project mean for future Internet accessibility?

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Filed Under: Headlines, Technology
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