Scientists are turning dead birds into drones to study aerodynamics.
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Minggu, 30 April 2023
Why do magnets have north and south poles?
Spinning electrons may help explain why magnets have north and south poles.
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Sabtu, 29 April 2023
Extremely rare white killer whale spotted off California coast
The mostly white orca calf was spotted by a whale-watching vessel. It most likely has a pigment-related condition called leucism, experts say.
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The most powerful black holes in the universe may finally have an explanation
Quasars, the most extreme phenomena in the universe, are triggered when galactic collisions deliver gas to feeding black holes, new research suggests.
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Are some people actually tone deaf?
Tone deafness, a neurological disorder known as amusia, can make it hard to distinguish between musical pitches.
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Jumat, 28 April 2023
Bear kills jogger in Italian Alps. What does this mean for the effort to bring bears back to the region?
26-year-old Andrea Papi was jogging on a woodland path when he was attacked and killed by a bear with three cubs.
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1st mega-tsunami on record since antiquity was triggered by Tonga volcanic eruption
The eruption was the most powerful natural explosion in over a century, triggering a tsunami hundreds of feet high.
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Kamis, 27 April 2023
Meet 'Scary Barbie,' a black hole slaughtering a star in the brightest way possible
'Scary Barbie' is an incredibly bright cosmic object that has been burning for two years, and it has yet to sputter out.
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Watch thousands of worms 'explosively' untangle themselves from a knotted ball in milliseconds
Researchers created a mathematical model showing how worms can untangle themselves from each other.
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'Mind boggling' array of 19,000 undersea volcanoes discovered with high-resolution radar satellites
Scientists used high-resolution radar satellites and discovered a ‘mind boggling’ 19,000 volcanoes.
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Behold the first direct image of a supermassive black hole spewing a jet of particles
The first complete image of a black hole and its jet has captured a never-before-seen view of how the cosmic monster traps and spits out matter.
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Mysterious 'painted people' of Scotland are long gone, but their DNA lives on
A new look at eight skeletons from two Pictish cemeteries reveals that the enigmatic Picts weren't from afar, as medieval historians suggested, but that they had local roots.
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Rare, 1,000-year-old Viking Age iron hoard found in basement in Norway
Forty years after her father stored them away, a woman discovered 32 identical iron ingots that Vikings may have used as a form of currency.
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Bold jumping spiders can literally go blind with hunger
Researchers have found that undernourished bold jumping spiders begin to lose light-sensitive photoreceptors.
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Days before dying, Japan's lunar lander snaps glorious photo of Earth during a total solar eclipse
Japan's Hakuto-R lander may have crashed on the moon, but the spacecraft still sent back valuable images.
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WWII ship that sank with 1,000 Allied POWs on board discovered in South China Sea
The wreck of a Japanese transport ship that sank in 1942 with more than 1,000 Allied prisoners-of-war on board has been discovered near the Philippines.
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Rabu, 26 April 2023
1st-ever close-up photo of Mars' moon Deimos reveals the Red Planet's violent past
A satellite from the United Arab Emirates revealed that Mars' moon Deimos is made of the same material as the Red Planet itself, hinting at an ancient collision.
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Don't use 'amniotic fluid' eye drops, FDA warns
"Amniotic fluid" eye drops aren't approved and could be harmful, the Food and Drug Administration warned.
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Save $600 on the Unistellar eVscope 2 digital telescope – down to its lowest price this year
The Unistellar eVscope 2 is a little more affordable with this huge deal, bringing the hefty price down a bit to $4299.
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Get the Apple Watch SE for under $150, down to its lowest ever price
Get the latest in fitness tech for less with this huge Apple Watch SE deal over at Walmart.
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Most melatonin gummies have higher doses than what's on the label
A new analysis reveals that most melatonin gummies sold in the U.S. contain more of the hormone than noted on their labels.
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Seascape photography guide: How to photograph beaches and coastlines
The coasts and seas offer up some of Earth’s most breathtaking views, but trying to photo them can be tricky. We’ll steer you right with our beginners guide to seascape & coastal photography.
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Scientists find strange underwater volcano that 'looks like a Bundt cake'
The Saildrone Surveyor mission discovered the unnamed, 3,200-foot-tall formation in February while mapping the seafloor off the coast of California.
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Selasa, 25 April 2023
Disastrous SpaceX launch under federal investigation after raining potentially hazardous debris on homes and beaches
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the April 20 launch of SpaceX’s Starship amid claims the launch smashed windows and rained ash on the habitats of endangered animals.
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I watched the moon 'take a bite of the sun' in a rare hybrid solar eclipse last week. Here's what I saw from Australia.
From my viewpoint in the Exmouth Gulf of Western Australia, the solar eclipse's totality brought a colossal corona and a dramatic drifting diamond ring.
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Rosalind Franklin knew DNA was a helix before Watson and Crick, unpublished material reveals
A new paper based on long-lost documents confirms that DNA discoverer Rosalind Franklin should be credited for discovering the double helix.
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Dinosaur Egg Galaxy Star Projector review
This unique 'hatching egg' star projector will pique the interest of young paleontology and space fans alike.
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Newly discovered jellyfish is a 24-eyed weirdo related to the world's most venomous marine creature
Researchers named the newfound species Tripedalia maipoensis, after Mai Po Nature Reserve in Hong Kong, where they discovered the transparent critter.
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'Mind-control' parasite Toxoplasma hides from the immune system with 2 key genes
A single-cell parasite relies on two genes that boost each other's activity to switch into "defense mode" when attacked by the immune system.
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Senin, 24 April 2023
'Lost' 2nd-century Roman fort discovered in Scotland
Archaeologists have discovered the buried remains of a Roman fort along Scotland's ancient Antonine Wall.
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BlissLights Sky Lite Evolve star projector review
With advanced color blending, app and voice control, the BlissLights Sky Lite Evolve is a fantastic way to bring the cosmos to your home.
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Technology
From the incredible inventions of our past to the technology of the future, get the latest tech news, articles and features from the experts at Live Science
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The Celestron NexStar 8SE is our top-ranked telescope and it's currently $200 off
Pick up the Celestron NexStar 8SE Telescope at a steep discount.
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Mystery of prehistoric, alien-like tully monster deepens once more
Researchers have been debating the Tully monster's evolution since the creature was discovered in the 1950s.
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Does it matter what time of day you get cancer treatment?
The emerging field of "cancer chronotherapy" hints that it may be best to receive cancer treatment at a particular time of day.
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Scientists find weird holes on the ocean floor spewing ancient fluids 'like a fire hose'
Understanding the movement of fluids in the Cascadia subduction zone can help researchers pinpoint the risk of earthquakes
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Minggu, 23 April 2023
Black patients may need breast cancer screenings earlier than what many guidelines recommend
A study suggests that Black patients might benefit from breast cancer screenings starting at age 42, rather than age 50.
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3,300-year-old ancient Egyptian tombs and chapel with 'amazing' decorations unearthed at Saqqara
Newfound tombs from ancient Egypt at Saqqara include the burials of a temple overseer, royal treasury artist and an unknown individual.
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Why are deserts dry?
Deserts are found around the world, including next to oceans. But why are these regions dry?
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Jumat, 21 April 2023
Hidden symbols and 'anomalies' discovered in 800-year-old 'Stone of Destiny' to be used in Charles III's coronation
A new look at the 13th-century Stone of Destiny reveals mysterious markings and other 'anomalies' that previously went unnoticed.
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Pancreatitis: Causes, symptoms and treatments
Pancreatitis, or inflammation of the pancreas, can occur in a chronic or acute form.
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'Biological aging' speeds up in times of great stress, but it can be reversed during recovery
Stressful medical experiences, such as undergoing major surgery or giving birth, can accelerate age-related changes in cells that then disappear during recovery.
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230 million-year-old bizarre-beaked reptile was a relative of modern-day crocodiles
Paleontologists in Wyoming have discovered a new genus and species of rhynchosaur, an herbivorous reptile related to modern crocodiles.
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AI's 'unsettling' rollout is exposing its flaws. How concerned should we be?
AI isn't close to becoming sentient, but it could be disruptive anyway.
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Eerie sounds triggered by plasma waves hitting Earth's magnetic field captured in new NASA sound clip
NASA has converted years of satellite data on Earth's magnetosphere into eerie sound clips that can be used by citizen scientists to help make new discoveries.
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Surprise discovery of world's 2nd deepest blue hole could provide window into Earth's history
The second deepest blue hole in the world has been discovered off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. The giant, underwater cavern is around 900 feet deep and spans an area of 147,000 square feet.
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Watch exclusive clip from new Apple TV+ series 'Big Beasts' teasing encounter with legendary sea monster
Narrated by Emmy Awards nominee Tom Hiddleston, the 10-part series will bring viewers up close and personal with gigantic animals from across the globe — you can't miss them!
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Scientists invent 'shape-shifting' antibiotic to fight deadly superbugs
Scientists have developed a new "shape-shifting" antibiotic to fight drug-resistant bacteria, but it hasn't been tested in humans yet.
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Kamis, 20 April 2023
Ancient princesses helped build vast warrior empire that prompted China to erect the Great Wall
Analysis of ancient DNA and grave goods from burials suggest that princesses helped to build a "massive empire" stretching from Kazakhstan to Mongolia.
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2,000-year-old hoard of Roman coins may have been hidden by a soldier during a bloody civil war in Italy
The silver coins, mainly from the first century B.C., were unearthed in Tuscany in Italy and are hidden relics from a turbulent time in Roman history.
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See Venus and the moon dance with the 'Seven Sisters' during the Lyrid meteor shower Saturday
The crescent moon, Venus and the Pleiades will reach conjunction during the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower this Saturday. Here's how to watch the stunning show.
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Sega Toys Homestar Flux review
One of the most realistic star projectors you can buy — Sega Toys Homestar Flux is a sophisticated home planetarium with optional expansion possibilities.
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NASA satellite crash not source of mysterious flash of light above Ukraine capital, agency claims
A blinding flash of light set off air raid alerts across Ukraine’s capital city. Officials at first thought it was a falling NASA satellite, but the space agency has said it isn’t.
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Rabu, 19 April 2023
Epic 11-foot-tall sea level rise drove Vikings out of Greenland
Climate change that led to sea level rise and severe coastal flooding could explain why the Vikings abandoned their Greenland settlements.
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Kaleidoscopic image of a mouse's brain is 64 million times sharper than a typical MRI
Researchers created a high-definition scan of a mouse's brain that is 64 million times sharper than a normal MRI.
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Dinosaur-killing asteroid did not trigger a long 'nuclear winter' after all
Global temperatures did not plummet in the aftermath of the asteroid impact that caused the demise of the dinosaurs, a new study suggests.
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Out-of-control defunct NASA satellite will smash into Earth today
The RHESSI satellite, which monitored the sun for nearly two decades, is set to crash to Earth at 9:30 p.m. EDT today.
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Extremely rare albino dolphin spotted in Africa, possibly for the 1st time ever
The all-white bottlenose calf was spotted off the coast of South Africa among a pod of around 200 dolphins.
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How good is the PSVR2 for fitness?
The PSVR2 is an impressive bit of tech with more than enough key features to stand out among its peers. Here's how to fit it into a fitness regimen.
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Lyrid meteor shower: How to watch 'fireballs' drop to Earth during the annual shower's peak this week
The annual Lyrid meteor shower peaks from April 22 to 24. Here’s how to watch the "shooting star" spectacle.
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Selasa, 18 April 2023
Severed hands buried in ancient Egyptian palace were likely 'trophies' exchanged for gold
Twelve severed hands found buried at an ancient Egyptian palace were likely cut from enemies and exchanged for gold in a ceremony known as "gold of honor," a new study finds.
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Ethereal whirlpool of light grows into a giant, perfect spiral above Alaska. What was it?
A mystifying swirl of light recently appeared in the night sky above Alaska, briefly outshining a vibrant auroral display.
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Colossal iceberg trapped near Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier' for 20 years is finally on the move
Iceberg B-22A, which first broke off from Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier in 2002, is finally moving away from the South Pole after being freed from its seafloor tether.
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Unistellar eQuinox 2 smart telescope review
Discover the stars in minutes using the computerized, app-powered Unistellar eQuinox 2.
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Is coding a good career?
A coding career has the potential to be exciting and lucrative, but there are some important caveats to consider.
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A very rare 'hybrid' solar eclipse will take place Thursday, here's how to watch
A rare hybrid solar eclipse will appear over Oceania and Southeast Asia on Thursday, April 20. Here's what it means and how to watch it.
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Senin, 17 April 2023
Skin: Facts about the body's largest organ and its functions
The skin is the body's largest organ and performs many vital functions.
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CRISPR-edited fat shrank tumors in mice. Someday, it could work in people, scientists say.
Genetically modified fat can be transplanted into mice to shrink mouse and transplanted human tumors, but this novel cancer therapy still needs to be tested in human trials.
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In rare attack, dingo repeatedly bites and holds girl underwater. (Luckily she survived.)
The 6-year-old girl is in a stable condition following the attack by an untagged male dingo while she was swimming on K'gari, or Fraser Island, Queensland, Australia.
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95 million-year-old land bridge across Antarctica carried dinosaurs between continents
The first-ever near-complete sauropod skull found in Australia is remarkably similar to fossils from South America, which suggests that dinosaurs roamed across ice-free Antarctica.
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Roman temple found in France may have been dedicated to war god Mars
A large temple possibly used by Roman soldiers for hundreds of years has been unearthed by archaeologists in northwest France.
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Gravity can transform into light, mind-bending physics paper suggests
In the early universe, gravity may have been capable of creating light, a new theoretical paper finds.
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Minggu, 16 April 2023
Which ancient Egyptian dynasty ruled the longest?
The 18th dynasty of ancient Egypt, which reigned from about 1550 B.C. to 1292 B.C., was the longest lasting.
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Sabtu, 15 April 2023
Scientists discover 1st 'neutron-rich' isotope of uranium since 1979
Scientists have synthesized a previously unknown isotope of uranium, uranium-241, that may start to disappear after just 40 minutes.
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Save $500 on the iPad Pro M1, one of the most powerful student tablets out there
The M1 iPad Pro is great for students and now the 512GB storage model has seen a huge 31% price drop at Amazon.
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Jumat, 14 April 2023
Ancient ocean floor surrounds Earth's core, seismic imaging reveals
Scientists have discovered an ancient ocean floor between the Earth's core and mantle.
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The surface of the ocean is now so hot it's broken every record since satellite measurements began
The upper levels of the ocean have never been this hot. Blame the end of La Niña and the ever-present heating effect of climate change.
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What is a brain freeze?
Brain freeze, or "ice cream headache," is a sudden, stabbing pain in the head caused by eating or drinking something cold.
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ProForm Pro C22 Exercise Bike. Save $300 on this top spin bike at Best Buy
Snap up this great deal on the ProForm Pro C22 exercise bike, now less than $1000!
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Kamis, 13 April 2023
Ancient inscription on jar found in Israel links kingdoms of Solomon and Sheba
A new study has deciphered a mysterious inscription on a jar unearthed in Israel that lists an ingredient for making incense.
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The most elusive black holes in the universe could lurk at the Milky Way's center
Astronomers have a plan for using ripples in space-time to hunt for elusive intermediate-mass black holes around the Milky Way's center.
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Solar flares created in the lab for 1st time
Researchers were able to replicate how solar flares form by creating banana-sized loops of plasma in a lab. The results show that the mini flares are an excellent proxy for studying the real things.
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Night for day astrophotography guide: Using long exposure times to turn night to day
Take your astrophotography to new creative heights with a surreal technique that transforms bright moonlit nights into what appears to be daylight.
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As syphilis levels hit 70-year high, sexually transmitted infection epidemic shows 'no signs of slowing'
Rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis rose in the U.S. between 2020 and 2021.
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Coronary artery disease (CAD): Causes, diagnosis and treatment
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is caused by plaque buildup in the wall of arteries that supply blood to the heart.
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First-ever close-up of a supermassive black hole sharpened to 'full resolution' by AI, and the results are stunning
Astronomers have used machine learning to sharpen the 2019 Event Horizon Telescope image of the black hole M87*, the first direct image of a black hole ever taken.
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Polar Grit X review
We tested the Polar Grit X: an oyster pearl of a fitness tracker, but one that isn’t without gritty bits in 2023.
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Rabu, 12 April 2023
How to watch Europe launch its alien-hunting JUICE satellite live on Thursday
The European Space Agency is sending a probe called JUICE to Jupiter's moons — and we've got all the info you need to watch the launch.
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NASA discovers ultra-rare 'double quasar' about to collide into an unbelievably massive black hole
A rare double quasar system 10 billion light-years away could help astronomers uncover the secrets of the early universe.
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China reported 1st human death from H3N8 bird flu, WHO says
A woman in China was the first person to die of the bird flu subtype H3N8.
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$1000 off the Bowflex VeloCore Bike, now $799.99 at Best Buy
Get the premium Bowflex VeloCore Indoor Bike for over 50% off: run, don't walk to the checkout today.
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Save $150 on Apple's MacBook Air M2, an ideal laptop for students
Save 13% on Apple's student-focused MacBook Air M2 at Amazon right now.
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Selasa, 11 April 2023
Bizarre object 10 million times brighter than the sun defies physics, NASA says
A bizarre 'ultraluminous X-ray source' shines millions of times brighter than the sun, breaking a physical law called the Eddington limit, a new study finds.
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'Exceedingly rare' fungal infection sickens dozens at Michigan paper mill
Health officials have reported 19 confirmed cases and 74 probable cases of blastomycosis linked to a paper mill.
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Scientists create 'slits in time' in mind-bending physics experiment
Researchers replicated the classic double slit experiment using lasers, but their slits are in time not space.
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Einstein was right about invisible dark matter, massive new map of the universe suggests
Light produced just 380,000 years after the Big Bang was warped by the universe's dark matter exactly the way Einstein predicted it would be.
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31 ancient temples from around the world, from Göbekli Tepe to the Parthenon
Throughout the ages, humans have built temples dedicated to deities. Here are 31 of the most famous monumental temples from around the world.
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PlayStation VR 2 review: a virtual reality all-rounder
PSVR2’s pick-up-and-play format makes it easy to enjoy virtual reality’s greatest hits — as long as you have a PS5.
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Senin, 10 April 2023
Mysterious 'cryptic' molecules made by zombie cells may drive aging, scientists say
Aging cells undergo a mysterious process called "cryptic transcription," and scientists now think they know why.
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What to know about mifepristone, the abortion pill facing a potential Supreme Court ruling
A federal judge in Texas has ruled to suspend approval for the abortion pill mifepristone. Here's what you should know about the drug.
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25 of the strangest ancient sea monsters
The fossil record is filled with strange marine animals that would look like sea monsters if they were alive today.
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Why don't hurricanes form at the equator?
Here's why hurricanes, also known as tropical cyclones and typhoons, don't form at the equator and why it would be rare for them to cross it.
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Minggu, 09 April 2023
Where is Alexander the Great's tomb?
Based on ancient writings, legends and recent discoveries, where might Alexander the Great be buried?
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Sabtu, 08 April 2023
What's the highest a mountain can grow on Earth?
Although a mountain could theoretically grow taller than Mount Everest, forces like gravity and erosion work against it.
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Jumat, 07 April 2023
Woolly mammoths weren't always shaggy. Here's when they evolved some of their trademark features.
Genetic testing of 23 woolly mammoths shows that they weren’t always so furry.
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In rare cases, COVID-19 infection in pregnancy can cause brain damage to fetuses
In rare cases, COVID-19 can cause fetal brain damage during pregnancy, a case report suggests.
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Hidden Ptolemy text, printed beneath a Latin manuscript, deciphered after 200 years
Researchers have deciphered a long-lost text written by the ancient astronomer Claudius Ptolemy.
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Students set to land first US rover on the moon — before NASA
Students at Carnegie Mellon University are sending America's first lunar rover to the moon this May, beating NASA to the punch by about a year.
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Benin Bronzes were crafted of metal from a completely unexpected place
The Benin Bronzes were made from rings used to purchase slaves in Africa. Now, scientists have found that most of the metal was mined in western Germany.
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Kamis, 06 April 2023
Strange radio bursts that outshine entire galaxies may come from colliding neutron stars, new study suggests
Powerful bursts of radiation called fast radio bursts could be launched when neutron stars collide and merge, gravitational wave detections indicate.
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James Webb telescope discovers the 4 oldest galaxies in the universe, born just 300 million years after the Big Bang
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have detected the four oldest galaxies in the known universe, which are forming stars much faster than thought possible.
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Most methods for squashing conspiracy theories don't work, study finds. Here's what does.
A systematic review of conspiracy theory interventions shows that most traditional approaches have little impact, but certain alternatives show promise.
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China must share data on COVID-19's origins 'immediately,' WHO scientist demands
The World Health Organization's COVID-19 technical lead is calling for China to release all its data related to the pandemic's origins.
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Geneticist Adam Rutherford on how eugenics, 'Darwin's monster', took over the world
Adam Rutherford’s new book takes readers on a journey into genetics's dark past.
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30,000-year-old fur ball hidden in Canadian permafrost is actually a mummified squirrel
Gold miners unearthed a mangled lump of mummified flesh, which upon further inspection turned out to be a balled-up Arctic ground squirrel.
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Rabu, 05 April 2023
The smallest and largest creatures make up most of Earth's biomass, surprising study finds
Contrary to a finding from the 1960s, a new study reveals that the bulk of Earth's biomass comes from giant and tiny organisms.
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Fatal drug overdoses have quadrupled in US seniors
The rate of fatal drug overdoses among U.S. seniors has quadrupled in the last 20 years.
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Alan Turing's famous mathematical model was right all along, chia seed experiment reveals
For the first time, scientists using chia seed experiments have confirmed that Alan Turing's mathematical model can explain patterns seen in nature.
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Fibromyalgia: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatments
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes pain all over the body, fatigue and poor sleep.
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Science kit deals 2023: Fun & educational STEM sets on offer at Amazon, Target, and more
From microscopes to robotic unicorns, we’ve rounded up some of the best science kit deals from around the web.
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Best rock tumblers 2023: Beginners, hobbyists, and professionals
If you’re in the market for new gear to support your rock-hunting hobby, check out our list of the best rock tumblers.
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Selasa, 04 April 2023
Appendicitis: Causes, symptoms and treatment
Appendicitis refers to the inflammation of a small structure in the gastrointestinal tract. The condition can lead to dangerous complications.
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Watch the full 'Pink Moon' rise into the sky on April 6
April 2023's full moon is known as the Pink Moon and the Paschal Moon. It will be at its fullest at 12:34 a.m. EDT on Thursday, April 6, 2023.
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Eerie ring of red light flashes like a massive UFO above Italy. What was it?
An enormous red halo of light flashed in the night sky above Italy before disappearing within milliseconds. It was likely caused by an electromagnetic pulse from a nearby thunderstorm.
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In a 1st, man catches 'silver leaf,' a tree fungus never before seen in humans
A fungus that normally infects trees caused an abscess to form in a man's neck.
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Save almost $200 on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic
Save more than 50% on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic at Walmart.
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Venus has thousands more volcanoes than we thought, and they might be active
Researchers have mapped out at least 85,000 volcanoes on Venus' surface, and recent findings suggest that some of them are likely active.
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Senin, 03 April 2023
Strange radio signals detected from Earth-like planet could be a magnetic field necessary for life
Earth's magnetic field protects life on our blue planet — and astronomers just found evidence of a magnetic field on a rocky exoplanet 12 light-years away.
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Clever, bird-like dinosaurs that lived 74 million years ago got cozy in communal nests, study suggests
New research has found that troodontids, a group of bird-like dinosaurs that lived 74 million years ago, had high enough body temperatures to brood their eggs in communal nests.
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The 5 most common seasonal allergies
From weed pollen to mold, these are the five most common culprits behind seasonal allergies in the U.S.
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NASA announces astronauts who will fly to the moon for the 1st time in 50 years
The names of the four astronauts who will make a trip around the moon on the upcoming Artemis 2 mission were announced by NASA.
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See the oldest human ever found in Egypt in stunning new facial approximation
Using photogrammetry, researchers created two facial approximations of an ancient Egyptian man.
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Why are some people always late?
Being late is a tendency that some people cannot seem to shake. Many factors contribute to perpetual lateness, including time perception, time management and personality.
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Minggu, 02 April 2023
Medieval Swahilis and Persians paired up 1,000 years ago in East Africa, ancient DNA reveals
A new ancient DNA study help confirm, but also "contradict and complicate" the historical narrative that Swahilis paired up with Persians 1,000 years ago in East Africa.
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How long will it take for humans to colonize another planet?
There's a huge difference between sending humans to Mars and colonizing worlds outside our solar system.
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Sabtu, 01 April 2023
Rare red asteroids around Neptune could reveal the secrets of the early solar system
Scientists have observed that some of Neptune's Trojan asteroids are deep red, possibly revealing what asteroids may have been like in the early days of the solar system.
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Who ruled ancient Egypt after King Tut died?
When the pharaoh Tutankhamun died young, his widow may have tried to remain on the ancient Egyptian throne, ancient letters reveal.
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