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The encyclopedia offers more "reliable" information than Wikipedia, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Veterinarians are concerned. Consumers appear not to be.
Let's not kid ourselves: Coral reefs are in serious danger. But numerous ambitious projects are underway with the goal of keeping these ecosystems alive.
From anti-gravity pens to cool model kits, these space-themed gifts will make any star gazer very happy.
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Robots may be able to beat us at chess, but they still have trouble when it comes to soft skills — making sense of human behavior.
If we ruin the night sky too severely, ground-based astronomy could suffer tremendously. Here’s why space is no replacement. There is an existential threat to astronomy as we know it, […]
How will Harris' departure affect the remaining 15 candidates in the Democratic field?
In a recent interview, a former Boeing quality manager cited numerous safety concerns in the 787 Dreamliner.
The British capital's love affair with buckets and nuggets, explained
An experimental study involving 90 heavy drinkers found promising results.
Cybercriminals have a wide variety of motivations for their attacks, and, correspondingly, there are a wide variety of targets. While few of us will find ourselves in positions where we […]
If it holds up, it would revolutionize physics and be a slam-dunk Nobel Prize. Here’s why that’s unlikely to be the case. Every so often, an experiment comes along in physics […]
Learn where your ancestors are from, the breed of your rescue dog, and if your home is safe with these easy at-home kits.
Researchers discover that not only can anxiety prevent you from sleeping, but not getting a good night's sleep might also cause anxiety.
The semiautonomous could help to protect officers, but some are concerned about how exactly police plan to use it.
Researchers found that the popular diet could confer some benefits to your immune system.
A new study finds that societies use the same acoustic features for the same types of songs, suggesting universal cognitive mechanisms underpinning world music.
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The space station sector has exciting potential as more private companies enter the conversation.
The Moon, Venus, and Jupiter are the brightest night sky objects. On Thursday evening, November 28, they’ll all align, plus Saturn, too. As the planets orbit the Sun throughout the year, […]
Some lingerie lines have failed to keep up with a new era.