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Surprise: Mercury isn’t the Solar System’s hottest planet

Despite being the closest planet to the Sun, Mercury “only” reaches 800 °F at its hottest. Venus is always hotter, even at night.

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More Americans Are Giving Up on Losing Weight. Where Do We Go From Here?

New research shows that more Americans are giving up on weight loss. How can we change this trend?

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Why Mercury isn’t the Solar System’s hottest planet

At its hottest, the closest world to the Sun reaches up to 800º Fahrenheit. But another has it beat. “There is no question that climate change is happening; the only arguable […]

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How global warming will someday end life on Earth

The Sun might not be responsible for the short-term warming we’re experiencing now, but in the end, it’s all that matters. “We have known since the 1800s that carbon dioxide traps […]

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In Antarctica, the Researchers Are the Test Subjects

The Concordia Research Station, located in middle-of-nowhere, Antarctica, offers ideal conditions for testing human psychological and physiological reactions to extreme situations.