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    <description><![CDATA[Science Scope brings you the amazing discoveries, emerging research trends and innovative techniques to help solve business and technology problems now and in the future.]]></description>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Think time equals money? Then you won't enjoy it]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/think-time-equals-money-then-you-wont-enjoy-it/12149]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ It may be time to ditch thoughts of money. In three experiments, researchers showed that thinking about money lessens our enjoyment of leisure time.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ It may be time to ditch thoughts of money. In three experiments, researchers showed that thinking about money lessens our enjoyment of leisure time.]]></content:encoded>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Shin]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-02-07T13:02:02Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Majority of states receive D or F in science education]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/majority-of-states-receive-d-or-f-in-science-education/12142]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ A sobering report shows that science education standards are sorely lacking. The authors point out four areas for improvement.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ A sobering report shows that science education standards are sorely lacking. The authors point out four areas for improvement.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/majority-of-states-receive-d-or-f-in-science-education/12142]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Shin]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-02-06T03:02:30Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Study shows how swiftly infectious viruses evolve]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/study-shows-how-swiftly-infectious-viruses-evolve/12136]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ When a virus can't infect its target cell, how long does it take for it to evolve to successfully invade it again? A new study has a frightening answer.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ When a virus can't infect its target cell, how long does it take for it to evolve to successfully invade it again? A new study has a frightening answer.]]></content:encoded>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Shin]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-01-31T13:40:21Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Video: Navigate a computer ... with your eyeballs]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/video-navigate-a-computer-with-your-eyeballs/12130]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Think the mouse, touchscreens and Siri give us all the computer help we need? Well, the responsiveness of our gadgets is about to jump to a whole new level.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Think the mouse, touchscreens and Siri give us all the computer help we need? Well, the responsiveness of our gadgets is about to jump to a whole new level.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/video-navigate-a-computer-with-your-eyeballs/12130]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Shin]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-01-30T03:52:55Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Wearing high heels alters one's barefoot gait, study says]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/wearing-high-heels-alters-ones-barefoot-gait-study-says/12121]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ High heels ... men love them, women love them, but our calf muscles? Not so much.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ High heels ... men love them, women love them, but our calf muscles? Not so much.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/wearing-high-heels-alters-ones-barefoot-gait-study-says/12121]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Shin]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-01-27T04:09:23Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Video: A robot that uses whiskers to get around]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/video-a-robot-that-uses-whiskers-to-get-around/12115]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ It's not easy to train a robot to "see" like a human. But is there another way to accomplish that task? Enter the whiskered Shrewbot.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's not easy to train a robot to "see" like a human. But is there another way to accomplish that task? Enter the whiskered Shrewbot.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/video-a-robot-that-uses-whiskers-to-get-around/12115]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Shin]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-01-26T05:12:29Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[First stem cell treatment in humans improves sight in the blind]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/first-stem-cell-treatment-in-humans-improves-sight-in-the-blind/12105]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ The first embryonic stem cell treatment in humans shows promise for increasing vision in the blind, giving a boost to the controversial field.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ The first embryonic stem cell treatment in humans shows promise for increasing vision in the blind, giving a boost to the controversial field.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/first-stem-cell-treatment-in-humans-improves-sight-in-the-blind/12105]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Shin]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-01-25T12:12:08Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Japan earthquake and tsunami inspire disaster-fighting tools]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/japan-earthquake-and-tsunami-inspire-disaster-fighting-tools/12098]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ From a floating pod called "Noah," to an exoskeleton that walks for you, new Japanese inventions are cropping up to help in the event of another disaster.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ From a floating pod called "Noah," to an exoskeleton that walks for you, new Japanese inventions are cropping up to help in the event of another disaster.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/japan-earthquake-and-tsunami-inspire-disaster-fighting-tools/12098]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Shin]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-01-23T04:07:09Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Roll your suitcase, charge your phone]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/roll-your-suitcase-charge-your-phone/12094]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Since our gadgets' batteries die most often when we're on the road, wouldn't it be nice if all the running we did in airports could be put to some use?]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Since our gadgets' batteries die most often when we're on the road, wouldn't it be nice if all the running we did in airports could be put to some use?]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/roll-your-suitcase-charge-your-phone/12094]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Shin]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-01-20T13:29:17Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Exercise shown to stave off Alzheimer's in high-risk subjects]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/exercise-shown-to-stave-off-alzheimers-in-high-risk-subjects/12088]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ When it comes to genetic diseases, a new study shows we have more control over our destinies than we think. What makes the difference is a daily jog or walk.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ When it comes to genetic diseases, a new study shows we have more control over our destinies than we think. What makes the difference is a daily jog or walk.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/exercise-shown-to-stave-off-alzheimers-in-high-risk-subjects/12088]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Shin]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-01-19T02:41:29Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Fatty foods cause brain scarring, study shows]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/fatty-foods-cause-brain-scarring-study-shows/12083]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ A single high-fat meal can cause inflammation and scarring in the brain in mice and rats -- and brain scans of humans show a fatty diet could do the same to us.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ A single high-fat meal can cause inflammation and scarring in the brain in mice and rats -- and brain scans of humans show a fatty diet could do the same to us.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/fatty-foods-cause-brain-scarring-study-shows/12083]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Shin]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-01-18T13:15:20Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Fast superbug test can identify staph infection within hours]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/fast-superbug-test-can-identify-staph-infection-within-hours/12069]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Superbug test just got super fast.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Superbug test just got super fast.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/fast-superbug-test-can-identify-staph-infection-within-hours/12069]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Boonsri Dickinson]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-01-16T15:00:19Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Limiting climate change improves human and agricultural production]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/limiting-climate-change-improves-human-and-agricultural-production/12058]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Limiting black carbon could really help climate change.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Limiting black carbon could really help climate change.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/limiting-climate-change-improves-human-and-agricultural-production/12058]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Boonsri Dickinson]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-01-16T05:29:24Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[A new lab studies what it is like to be an avatar]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/a-new-lab-studies-what-it-is-like-to-be-an-avatar/12047]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ We may soon have avatars.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ We may soon have avatars.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/a-new-lab-studies-what-it-is-like-to-be-an-avatar/12047]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Boonsri Dickinson]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-01-16T02:24:36Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[App sends Mars Rover images to your smartphone]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/app-sends-mars-rover-images-to-your-smartphone/12044]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Get Mars sent to your smartphone.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Get Mars sent to your smartphone.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/app-sends-mars-rover-images-to-your-smartphone/12044]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Boonsri Dickinson]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-01-16T01:37:26Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Super-fast quantum computers are here! Sort of.]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/super-fast-quantum-computers-are-here-sort-of/12034]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Details emerge about the inner workings of a 512 qubit quantum computer that no one's ever seen and that critics say might not even be the real deal. But if it is...]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Details emerge about the inner workings of a 512 qubit quantum computer that no one's ever seen and that critics say might not even be the real deal. But if it is...]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/super-fast-quantum-computers-are-here-sort-of/12034]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Christopher Mims]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-01-13T14:30:45Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Jobs report reveals engineering, science are only safe careers of the future]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/jobs-report-reveals-engineering-science-are-only-safe-careers-of-the-future/12023]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ As innovation accelerates, automation and its masters are feeding off the corpse of the old world at an unprecedented pace.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ As innovation accelerates, automation and its masters are feeding off the corpse of the old world at an unprecedented pace.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/jobs-report-reveals-engineering-science-are-only-safe-careers-of-the-future/12023]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Christopher Mims]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-01-13T14:05:23Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[The missing link between exercise and health]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/the-missing-link-between-exercise-and-health/12040]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Researchers discovered a new exercise-induced hormone that explains how physical activity cuts bad fat, boost good fat and helps prevent diabetes.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Researchers discovered a new exercise-induced hormone that explains how physical activity cuts bad fat, boost good fat and helps prevent diabetes.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/the-missing-link-between-exercise-and-health/12040]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Shin]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-01-13T13:11:25Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Galaxy has at least 100 billion planets, says new estimate]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/galaxy-has-at-least-100-billion-planets-says-new-estimate/12015]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Three new astronomical findings this week are upending the conventional view of the cosmos: Planets (and planets that orbit two stars) are more common than we think.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Three new astronomical findings this week are upending the conventional view of the cosmos: Planets (and planets that orbit two stars) are more common than we think.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/galaxy-has-at-least-100-billion-planets-says-new-estimate/12015]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Shin]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-01-12T13:23:30Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Will defense budget cuts hurt science and innovation?]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/will-defense-budget-cuts-hurt-science-and-innovation/12008]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ The Internet. Jet engines. Satellite navigation. We could see fewer of these kinds of innovations with the coming shrinkage of the military budget.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ The Internet. Jet engines. Satellite navigation. We could see fewer of these kinds of innovations with the coming shrinkage of the military budget.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/will-defense-budget-cuts-hurt-science-and-innovation/12008]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Shin]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-01-12T02:54:36Z</pubDate>
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