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Doctor: Cancer Test Cost Outrageous Because of Monopoly
CBS News contributor Dr. David Agus, director of the Westside Cancer Center at the University of Southern California, talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about why the cost for a genetic test for breast cancer is so high.
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Solar Plane Departs Phoenix on 2nd Leg of US Trip
A solar-powered plane is flying from Arizona to Texas on the second leg of a trip across the United States.
More Doctors, Hospitals Using Electronic Records
The Obama administration says more doctors and hospitals are embracing technology as adoption of computerized medical records reaches a "tipping point" in America.
Young Innovators: Teen Tackles Cancer Diagnosis
16-year-old Jack Andraka unleashed his hyper-drive intellect on preventing more cancer deaths. And as Jim Axelrod reports, the teen created a much faster and far cheaper detection method for pancreatic, ovarian and lung cancer.
East Coast Preps for Cicada Invasion
This summer, millions of cicadas will crawl out of the ground as part of their 17-year mating cycle - which will mean a lot of noise for East Coast residents. CBS News’ Jim Axelrod reports.
Project Aims to Track Big City Carbon Footprints
High-tech sensors have been set up in an effort to track the carbon footprints of megacities, urban hubs with over 10 million people that are increasingly responsible for human-caused global warming.
NASA: Spacewalk Planned to Fix Space Station Leak
Two astronauts will make a hastily planned spacewalk Saturday to try to fix an ammonia leak in the power system of the International Space Station.
Wearable Robots Getting Lighter, More Portable
"Wearable robot" technology may have many names it may hold promises for people suffering from spinal injuries and those recovering from strokes or afflicted with multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy.
New Technology Propels ’Old Energy’ Boom
Technology created an energy revolution over the past decade - just not the one we expected.
Cannibalism Found in Jamestown
Scientists from the Smithsonian speculate that settlers in Jamestown, Va., may have resorted to cannibalism to survive a winter without food. Scott Pelley reports
IBM Makes Tiny Movie By Pushing Molecules Around
Scientists have taken the idea of a film short down to new levels. Molecular levels.
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