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NASA Conducts Bed Rest Study
The value of bed rest on human health will be the subject of a 115 to 119 day research to be made by NASA scientists at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.

California Institute Grants $271 Million For Stem Cell Research
California's stem cell agency on Wednesday awarded nearly $271 million in grants to 12 academic and nonprofit institutions to build stem cell laboratories statewide.

UN: Myanmar Cyclone Death Toll Could Hit 60,000
U.N. officials warned Wednesday the death toll from Myanmar's cyclone may reach 60,000 if aid workers cannot enter the nation.

Experts: Six To Nine Hours Of Sleep Needed For Better Health
Six to nine hours of sleep are recommended for a healthier body, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine said.

Survey: Up To 36 Percent Of Commercially Managed Bee Hives Lost In One Year
Commercially managed bee hives across the U.S. decreased by 36 percent in the past 12 months, according to a survey by the Apiary Inspectors of America.

Santa Monica High School Team Wins 2008 National Science Bowl
Santa Monica High School was named the winner of the 2008 Department of Energy National Science Bowl on Monday.

Idaho Team Plans To Attach Prosthetic Beak To Wounded Eagle
A team of volunteers in Idaho plans to attach a prosthetic beak to replace the upper beak she lost to a bullet at least two years ago.

OptiSolar To Build World's Largest Solar Farm In California
The state of California will be home to the world's largest solar farm by 2013, which is expected to generate 550 megawatts of power and supply 190,000 homes.

Scientists To Make Worldwide Database Of Tree DNA
The New York Botanical Garden is thronged by scientists from around the globe this week after it announced a massive project to capture DNA from thousands of tree species around the world.

NASA's Hubble Mission Delayed Until Fall In Wake Of Shuttle Tank Work
NASA has delayed the space shuttle's upcoming visit to the Hubble Space Telescope for at least a month to build the extra fuel tanks needed for the flight.