Driven by the desire for the understanding that a mere glimpse into the vast and luminous universe can yield, billions of dollars have been spent…
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California has reached another milestone in its efforts to cut emissions of greenhouse gases. Not only that, but California has hit its target significantly ahead…
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Back in 2003, the discovery of a strange mummy sparked a debate about its origins. Could it be that the mummy was the remains of…
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The Nuffield Council on Bioethics, a UK-based independent charitable body located in London, has seen fit to grant a green light to the use of…
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New research suggests that scientists have discovered the “Big Bang” of Alzheimer’s disease – the exact point a healthy protein in the brain turns toxic…
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You may be wondering if you can safely microwave Styrofoam. The answer to this question is maybe. In reality, it’s a complicated issue. To understand…
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The field of artificial intelligence has grown by leaps and bounds over the past couple decades advance, and now an AI called AlphaZero has taught…
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Do gnats bite? Yes, they sure do, they can bite, although they have smaller mouths with cutters that limit them to cutting only your skin….
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This past Tuesday, the western lowland gorilla known as Koko died at age 46. Koko was famous for her ability to speak sign language and…
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A plant known as giant hogweed, sometimes just hogweed, may be spreading into the state of Virginia. Local plant experts and authorities are concerned about…
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Africa is home to the famous trees known as Baobab trees, large trees which can grow over a hundred feet in diameter and are known…
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