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Worms in space: how one experiment could send them to Mars

Research from a worm experiment aboard the International Space Station was published online Wednesday. Already, it's shedding some light on interplanetary questions.
How tiny worms could help us colonize Mars

The microscopic C. elegans roundworm has grown and reproduced aboard the International Space Station. The space-hardened animals could help us understand the biological effects of living in deep-space and on other planets.
Jiang Zemin: China's censors clean up ex-leader online search

Jiang Zemin is the former president of China. Wednesday saw an uptick in web searches about Jiang Zemin, after rumors about his health began circulating online.
China's public opinion gap: Chinese youth are starting to mistrust Beijing

Economic success has kept China calm and public opinion high. But trust in government is eroding just as demands on Beijing for more political rights are likely to rise.
British election: What it means for the UK and the US

Britain searches for a new direction after 13 years of Labour rule, the first hung Parliament in 36 years, and one of the worst economies since World War II.
UK general election: Britons poised to make history

An embattled yet experienced incumbent faces an untested but charismatic Conservative. Also in the mix is a surprise upstart contender.
If British election 2010 results trump popular vote, what next?

If British election 2010 results yield a majority of parliamentary seats for a party that comes in second or even third in the popular vote, could it lead to a change in Britain's centuries-old 'first past the post' electoral system?
Black holes can devour entire galaxies, scientists say

Supermassive black holes are thought to reside at the center of almost every galaxy. Sometimes they end up destroying their home.
Gordon Brown dissolves Parliament, calls Britain general election

Prime Minister Gordon Brown asked Queen Elizabeth to dissolve parliament today, setting the stage for a general election in Britain in which the rival Tories are the front-runners.
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Is "Double Falsehood" a lost work by Shakespeare?

After years of disparagement, a play named "Double Falsehood" is now being lifted closer to the Shakespeare canon.
A new William Shakespeare play? Long lost play to be published.

Expert says "Double Falsehood" was co-written by William Shakespeare.