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Traumatic Memory? Let Science Erase It Forever

Scientists have been able to selectively erase memories from the minds of rats, mice, and fish. In the future, we may be able to treat PTSD and addiction by helping patients to forget certain memories.

March 4, 2017
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Science

Scientists Have Grown the First Synthetic Self-Developing Embryo

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A team of scientists from the University of Cambridge were able to synthesize mice embryos outside the womb. Currently, 15-20% of pregnancies end in miscarriage, but this research could help that number shrink.

March 4, 2017
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Science

New Study Confirms That the Future of Data Storage Is in DNA

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Utilizing DNA for storage will fulfill our ever-growing data needs – just four grams of DNA can contain a year's worth of information produced by all of humanity combined. DNA is one of the most robust storage systems available, and the technology could be available to consumers in a little more than ten years.

March 4, 2017
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Science

For the First Time, Researchers Can Genetically Modify Human Embryos

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Up until now, no other researcher has ever been granted permission to perform gene editing on early-stage human embryos. Researchers hope that this could help us understand the first seven days of embryo development, and help to prevent miscarriages.

March 5, 2017
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Science

Sessions-Russia Controversy Marked By Lack of Declassified Information, Russophobia

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Former FBI special agent and whistleblower Coleen Rowley says the ongoing demonization of Russia is dangerous for U.S. foreign policy.

March 3, 2017
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Politics

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Trump Admin. Moves from Direct Support to Direct Bombing in Yemen

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US support for the Saudi-led invasion in Yemen has escalated to include US airstrikes on Al-Qaeda, says CODEPINK's Medea Benjamin

March 4, 2017
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Politics

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'J is for Junk Economics': Michael Hudson on TRNN (5/5)

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Economist Michael Hudson explains why social security does not need to be 'pre-funded' by its beneficiaries.

March 4, 2017
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Category: Politics

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Climate Scientist: February Temperatures Consistent with Global Warming

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Dr. Alan Robock says there's an increasing frequency of strong storms, droughts and flooding; more impacts on agriculture; and rising sea levels - but the situation is not irreversible.