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* Where's the dark matter? Not here, befuddled 
astronomers admit:
Indispensable to modern physical theories, "dark
matter" has turned up missing in our own cosmic back
yard.

http://www.world-science.net/othernews/120417_darkmatter


* Homeless planets may get adopted:
There may be hope yet for those worlds that are
wandering in the cold without a home star, a study
suggests.

http://www.world-science.net/othernews/120417_planets


* Penguin census, taken from space, yields 
surprise:
A new study using satellite mapping reveals there
are twice as many emperor penguins in Antarctica as
previously thought, scientists say.

http://www.world-science.net/othernews/120416_penguin


* In bird "divorce," females seen having the 
advantage:
Divorce might not be healthy -- but at least it may
be natural, if findings from a new study are to be
believed.

http://www.world-science.net/othernews/120413_c-alpina


* "Robotic cat" illness mystifies vets:
Scientists are on the hunt for a pathogen they say
may be causing a mystery illness: cats are starting
to walk like robots.

http://www.world-science.net/othernews/120412_robotcat


* Tumor risk from dental X-rays not eliminated, 
study finds:
Research has linked dental X-rays to an increased
risk of a rare, usually benign brain tumor.

http://www.world-science.net/othernews/120410_meningioma


* Scientist hopes to help you create "perfect 
dream":
A study is testing whether iPhones can be harnessed
to improve people's dreams.

http://www.world-science.net/othernews/120409_dreams



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