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Apple Stands Firm on Mac Security

Apple recently removed a security bulletin advising users of OS X to install antivirus software. The company's actions suggest confidence in its operating system's security — confidence that is actually well-founded. ...

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Feds Set to Eliminate Water Regulations for Neurotoxin

Among several last-minute rule changes the Bush Administration plans is a move to eliminate the drinking-water standards for perchlorate, a neurotoxin known to impact the brain development of infants. The EPA, which estimates 16 million Americans may be exposed to the toxin, is ignoring a study b...

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Wired Science — 15 hours ago

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Cancer Stem Cells Might Not Be Supervillains After All

The theory that a few cancer stem cells are responsible for tumor growth may not be as solid as scientists believed. A new study in mice showed that as many as one-fourth of cancer cells can contribute to tumor growth, not just a tiny fraction of stem cells. ...

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Wired Science — 17 hours ago

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Hackers, Others Seek DMCA Exemptions

The U.S. Copyright Office has received nine requests for exemptions to anti-hacking provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Among them, they include making it legal to hack digital rights management protection on movies, music and videos for backup and research purposes. Another allow...

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Wired Science — 17 hours ago

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Astronomers Glimpse Ancient Supernova Explosion Anew

Astronomers used a new technique to see a centuries-old supernova explosion. The supernova was first seen by Tycho Brahe in 1572. By watching light that took a longer trip to Earth, bouncing off dust particles along the way, astronomers watched the explosion as it would have looked to Brahe. ...

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