Top news for December 21, 2008

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New technique offers more precise maps of the Moon's surface

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope mission — Live updates

How the Tree Lobster Escaped Extinction

Elon Musk Dominates Space Launch. Rivals Are Calling Foul.

Billionaire Plans Dive to the Titanic in a Newly Designed Submersible

Keep Your Fruit And Veg Fresher For Longer With These Science-Backed Hacks

Why are grocery bills so high? A new study looks at the science behind food price reporting

Vanishing Without a Trace: Why Stars Mysteriously Disappear From the Night Sky

Ancient Egyptian Skull Found Riddled With Tiny Cut Marks. This Could Be Why.

Ancient Skull With Brain Cancer Preserves Clues to Egyptian Medicine