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Today's Reuters Science News Headlines - Yahoo! News: Search for alien life about to step up a gear Like girls, U.S. boys may be hitting puberty earlier

Search for alien life about to step up a gear  Saturday, Oct 20, 2012 10:34 AM PDT LONDON (Reuters) - It remains in the realm of science fiction for now but the discovery of a new planet just four light years away will reignite a race to find a twin of planet Earth that may host extraterrestrial life. The step change comes as the most powerful telescopes ever built are about to enter into service and as ideas about where life could exist are being turned on their head. At the same time, scientific discussion about the possible existence of alien life is becoming more mainstream. ... Full Story	Top
Like girls, U.S. boys may be hitting puberty earlier  Saturday, Oct 20, 2012 07:37 AM PDT NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Boys in the United States may be entering puberty earlier than in generations past, a new study has found, suggesting it's not just girls who are developing at younger ages. In comparisons with decades-old data, boys who were seen for well-child visits between 2005 and 2010 were maturing six months to two years sooner, based on their genital development. The finding is significant for researchers seeking to understand why the age of puberty may be creeping down. ... Full Story	Top

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