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Even before MMA was a combat sport, it was a unique type of astronomy. Today, it’s opening up the Universe as never before. On February 24, 1987, a spectacular signal was […]
A new paper suggests that the mysterious X17 subatomic particle is indicative of a fifth force of nature.
“You will always be looking over your shoulder waiting for somebody to call you out and say, ‘You’re a fraud, you’re an idiot.’ … I still start things and basically […]
The object, originally dubbed "Ultima Thule," was renamed to "Arrokoth" due to the connection between the word "Thule" and the Nazis.
A recent computer analysis found that millions of possible chemical compounds could be used to store genetic information. This begs the question — why DNA?
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Cities of the future won't just be incredibly populated, they'll also be smarter than ever.
A mysterious startup reveals a groundbreaking solar energy achievement.
Matter can indeed sprout out of nothingness, causing the universe to expand.
Helium and carbon are made copiously in the interiors of stars. But the in-between elements? They’re rarities everywhere. If you were to take every element in the periodic table and […]
Entomologist William Romoser of Ohio University says NASA images depict insect- and reptile-like creatures on Mars.
Can collective protest still change the world?
Move over SSRIs, Advil is on the way.
The campaign promise could only become law if the Labour Party wins the general election in December.
Switching over to a vegan-based diet can drastically cut CO2 emissions. But will Americans actually change their diet?
The social media company's recent transparency report claimed that it had taken down a staggering number of fake accounts — but it's unlikely they're catching them all.
An Italian firm has put forward an idea for a green city that would be completely self-sustaining, modern, and green.
For decades, one of the Big Bang’s greatest predictions was shrouded in doubt. The answer was always there on Channel 3. When it comes to the question of how our Universe […]
A federal court ruled that the state of Kentucky was wrong to deny a man's request for a personalized license plate reading "IM GOD." Here's why that's a win against atheist discrimination.
Researchers say further research is needed, though.