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Friday, September 1, 2006
100 Years Ago: Football's First Forward Pass
The game was scoreless and coach Eddie Cochems was frustrated with the team's inability to move the ball.
Snoring Gets More Complex
Snoring is commonly caused by what scientists call sleep apnea. There are two types.
Brain Gene May Help Make Us Human
Humans have more copies of a possibly important brain gene than other apes.
Fossils Suggest Chaotic Recovery from Mass Extinction
The asteroid that wiped out dinosaurs was harsh on plants and insects, too. Now scientists get insight into the spotty nature of their comebacks.
Anger and Hostility May Damage Your Lungs
In tests of lung function, men deemed more angry and hostile couldn't blow as much air out as others.
Scientists Alter Cells to Fight Melanoma
Government scientists turned regular blood cells into tumor attackers that wiped out all signs of cancer in two men with advanced melanoma. The striking finding, unveiled Thursday, marks an important step in the quest for gene therapy for cancer.
Image of the Day: Nesting Leatherback Sea Turtle
These photographs show an adult leatherback sea turtle laying her eggs.
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