Science


	Reptile fans say federal restrictions are a slithery slope Because of invasive pythons in Florida, certain species of large constrictor snakes are on list of animals that can't be imported or moved across state lines EPA finalizes ban on cruise ships dumping sewage in California's ocean waters Five years after the light brown apple moth scare, California quietly stops funding moth-control programs Watsonville wetlands preservation partnership wins national recognition In scientific milestone, Russians reach Antarctic lake Study: Electric boost helps brain to learn better South Bay student talks science with Obama PETA's bid to free SeaWorld orcas may not get far Young doctors flock toward new specialty in end-of-life care County to cut down 1,000 trees at Mount Madonna County Park Sandhill cranes bring their trumpet and dance to the Delta each winter California's concussion law puts teams on the spot Stanford linear accelerator scientists create the world's first atomic X-ray laser Alaska volcano's warning level raised because of lava dome Cancer charity halts grants to Planned Parenthood Stanford scientists bypass stem cells to create nervous system cells Backyard astronomer gawks at stars as if they are celebrities

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	Nearly 1 in 20 US adults over 50 have fake knees Scientists say NASA cutting missions to Mars La Nina going away, but too late for Texas drought Life in Antarctic lake? It's everywhere else Life in Antarctic lake? It's everywhere else Mexican experts excited to find ancient home ruins Unplanned 9/11 analysis links noise, whale stress Unplanned 9/11 analysis links noise, whale stress In scientific coup, Russians reach Antarctic lake Shuttle astronaut Janice Voss dies of cancer at 55 Man who warned of Challenger disaster dies at 73 Man who warned of Challenger disaster dies at 73 New Obama plan to help math, science teacher prep New map pinpoints Lyme disease risk areas NASA says Russian space woes no worry Sandia Labs engineers create 'self-guided' bullet Scientists puzzled by region outside solar system Experts say Gingrich moon base dreams not lunacy Russia postpones space launch Russia blames radiation for space probe failure

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