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Green 'Christmas Comet' Visible In Night Sky
The comet 46P/Wirtanen just made its closest approach to Earth in centuries. No word on the whereabouts of Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Cupid, Donner or Blitzen (and Rudolph). -
Facebook Says Some Users' Private Photos Were Accidentally Shared With Developers
In September, a Facebook "bug" allowed developers to access images people shared with friends on Facebook Stories — or images users had not even posted. Up to 6.8 million users may have been affected. -
Research Gaps Leave Doctors Guessing About Treatments For Pregnant Women
To protect a developing fetus from experimental drugs or treatments that might cause birth defects, pregnant women aren't included in many clinical trials. But that limits the safety evidence, too. -
As Climate Changes, Is Eating Raw Oysters Getting Riskier?
Tighter regulations on oyster harvesting have helped reduce the number of people affected by the deadly bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, but warming waters have allowed the bacteria to expand and thrive. -
Chinese Scientist Criticized For Editing Babies' Genes
Medical ethicist Art Caplan said he thinks scientist He Jiankui was wrong to edit the genes of twin baby girls. -
Outrage Intensifies Over Claims Of Gene-Edited Babies
Concerns over a Chinese scientist's claim that he created the first gene-edited babies grow with more questions about whether it worked and the possible harm he may have inflicted on the twin girls. -
Christmas Dinner Rocketed To International Space Station
A cargo that included 5,600 pounds of supplies, science experiments and holiday dinner treats for the crew was launched on Wednesday. -
Soyuz Rocket Launches Successfully To Relief Of NASA, Russia Space Agency
A Russian, an American and a Canadian were aboard the spacecraft when it lifted off from Russia's Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazkahstan. It's the first launch since a failed mission in October. -
We Are 'Marinating' In Plastics
The author of "Plastics: A Toxic Love Story" discusses how plastics have changed our lives over time. -
NASA Spacecraft Lands On Mars After Six-Month Journey
A NASA spacecraft called InSight, designed to burrow beneath the surface of Mars, landed on the red planet Monday.
