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Airplanes may someday be able to have water-repellent surfaces.

Scientists design new surface to repel water

November 19, 2015

By PAIGE FRANK For The News-Letter

JEN /CC -BY-2.0 Moderate coffee drinking can decrease the risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and neurological disease.

Coffee drinking can reduce mortality risk

November 19, 2015

By ELIZABETH LIU Senior Staff Writer

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An increase in extreme weather events, like hurricanes, may be partially caused by climate change.

Climate change affected severe weather in 2014

November 19, 2015

By REGINA PALATINI Senior Staff Writer

Panel discusses risks of antibiotics overuse

November 19, 2015

By SABRINA CHEN For The News-Letter

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Terrorists often use apps that encrypt messages to communicate with each other.

Terrorists may use encrypted tech to plan attacks

November 19, 2015

By CATIE PAUL Science & Technology Editor

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This informational blood test can reduce the risk of miscarriage.

Scientists create new prenatal blood test

November 19, 2015

By TONY WU Senior Staff Writer

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The volcanoes found on Pluto are similar to Earth’s shield volcanoes.

New Horizons shows icy Pluto may have volcanoes

November 12, 2015

By SARI AMIEL Science & Technology Editor

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There has been a recent upsurge in cases of bubonic plague in the U.S.

U.S. sees growth in bubonic plague cases

November 12, 2015

By ELIZABETH LIU Senior Staff Writer

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A growing number of college students are experiencing symptoms of anxiety across the country.

Colleges face increase in student anxiety

November 12, 2015

By RAYYAN JOKHAI For The News-Letter

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This large software company split into two firms, each of which will specialize in a different area.

Hewlett-Packard divides into two companies

November 12, 2015

By PAIGE FRANK For The News-Letter

A man is seated on the bed in a bedroom. He has his head in his hands and is looking away from the camera. Horizontally framed shot.

Prolonged insomnia can worsen moods

November 12, 2015

By MANISH PARANJPE For The News-Letter

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Sleep-related health issues might stem from exposure to artificial light.

Quality of sleep may outweigh quantity

November 12, 2015

Variability in sleep patterns linked to weight gain

November 12, 2015

By REGINA PALATINI Senior Staff Writer

Facebook charged with collecting excessive data on non-users

November 12, 2015

By CATIE PAUL Science & Technology Editor

Many U.S. firms sell spyware illegally

November 12, 2015

By TONY WU Senior Staff Writer

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New climate models predict increased heat in the Middle East.

Persian gulf may face intense heat by 2100

November 5, 2015

By SABRINA CHEN For The News-Letter

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Exercising more is one way to stimulate neurogenesis, an increase in nerve cells.

Non-medical approaches can boost neurogenesis

November 5, 2015

Social Innovation Lab mentors 10 start-ups

November 5, 2015

By ADARSHA MALLA Staff Writer

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Researchers have developed a method that uses a 3-D printer to generate human heart tissue.

3-D printed hearts could solve organ shortages

November 5, 2015

By TONY WU Senior Staff Writer

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Navigating around campus can improve hippocampal function.

Navigation can cause changes in the brain

November 5, 2015

By REGINA PALATINI Senior Staff Writer

Science & Technology

Scientists design new surface to repel water

Coffee drinking can reduce mortality risk

Climate change affected severe weather in 2014

Panel discusses risks of antibiotics overuse

Terrorists may use encrypted tech to plan attacks

Scientists create new prenatal blood test

New Horizons shows icy Pluto may have volcanoes

U.S. sees growth in bubonic plague cases

Colleges face increase in student anxiety

Hewlett-Packard divides into two companies

Prolonged insomnia can worsen moods

Quality of sleep may outweigh quantity

Variability in sleep patterns linked to weight gain

Facebook charged with collecting excessive data on non-users

Many U.S. firms sell spyware illegally

Persian gulf may face intense heat by 2100

Non-medical approaches can boost neurogenesis

Social Innovation Lab mentors 10 start-ups

3-D printed hearts could solve organ shortages

Navigation can cause changes in the brain

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