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4:56

Human Genes Not Patentable, Supreme Court Says

The court found that isolating the BRCA1 gene does not constitute an “act of invention.”

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17:43

Denis Hayes On Being Green

One of the founders of Earth Day talks about sustainability and his push for renewable energy.

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11:57

Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn Talks Climate and Carbon

The former environmental activist takes measure of the city’s carbon footprint.

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11:25

Promising Results in Early Trial of Novel MS Treatment

A small, early clinical trial shows it may be feasible to alter the immune response that leads to MS.

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17:22

How to Survive a Mass Extinction

Writer Annalee Newitz has a plan to help humans survive a planet-wide catastrophic event.

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34:45

The SciFri Book Club Takes a Hike

Bill Bryson’s “A Walk in the Woods” is this month’s book club read.

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11:54

Having a Dog May Mean Having Extra Microbes

Houses with dogs had more types of bacteria, say researchers who surveyed surfaces in 40 homes.

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26:14

Tackling New Tech in the Golden Years

How, and why, have some older people overcome the challenges of learning new technology?

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20:07

Researchers Report Cloning Advance for Producing Stem Cells

Through cloning techniques, researchers created a source of embryonic stem cells genetically identical to a patient.

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24:20

Hello…Is There Anybody Out There?

The SETI Institute’s Jill Tarter talks about her career searching for intelligent life beyond Earth.

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