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Shuttle Atlantis Ends 11-Day Mission
A flawless landing in Florida capped a voyage that involved delivering supplies to the International Space Station.
Astronauts surprised by holiday turkey dinners
Space shuttle Atlantis' astronauts thought they were going to give thanks with pantry leftovers Thursday as their mission drew to a close, but found turkey dinners awaiting them.
Uruguay to set up its first science academy
The Uruguayan government has approved the establishment of a National Academy of Sciences, and the first 15 members will be selected by other academies in the region.
Scientists lament Mexico's reduced science budget
With a lower science budget for 2010, Mexico will be ill-equipped for problems such as flu pandemics and natural disasters, warn scientists.
Uruguay to provide help for classroom laptop use
The Uruguayan government has launched a new TV channel devoted to helping parents, teachers and children make the best use of laptops in the classroom.
Patient Money: Shopping Around for the Best Prices in Medical Care
Patients are encouraged to comparison shop for medical care costs, and some Web sites and insider’s tactics can help them navigate the process.
Colossal star seen by Herschel
The death throes of the biggest star known to science have been observed by Europe's new space telescope, Herschel.
Nuclear science to fight sleeping sickness
The International Atomic Energy Agency on Friday announced an agreement to help African nations battle the tsetse fly, the main carrier of parasites that causes sleeping sickness with its bites.
Student travel ban lifted in N.L.
Fears about the spread of swine flu have eased enough to allow the lifting of travel restrictions on school students in Newfoundland and Labrador, provincial education officials said Friday.