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Hollywood has created an idea of aliens that doesn’t match the science.
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Manly Bands wanted to improve on mens’ wedding bands. Mission accomplished.
Can this end flat-Earth theory once and for all?
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Living like a genius and finding ways to “optimize” sleep is not necessarily good for your health. Here’s why.
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Three scientists examine three dimensions of psychopathy: neurological, social, and criminal.
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In spite of a government mandate, females are often treated as afterthoughts in scientific research.
The politicalization of mask-wearing doesn’t help stop the spread of infections.
Can’t memorize all those elements? If you’re more into geography, perhaps this will help.
Reveri Health has launched a new stress-relief self-hypnosis program through Amazon Alexa to help combat the anxiety of COVID-19.
Batrachopus grandis, an ancient crocodylomorph, may have chased down land prey on its own two feet.
Light therapy might help your natural circadian rhythm and even stave off seasonal depression.
Time travel is possible, but only in one direction.
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Scientists think an insect similar to the modern millipede crawled around Scotland 425 million years ago, making it the first-ever land-dweller.
Astrophysicist Michelle Thaller talks ISS and why NICER is so important.
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Tyson dives into the search for alien life, dark matter, and the physics of football.
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SpaceX’s momentous Crew Dragon launch is a sign of things to come for the space industry, and humanity’s future.
Currently, more than 100 COVID-19 vaccines are being developed worldwide.
The planet that we are searching for is a little bit smaller and closer than we originally thought.
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A fun and completely safe experiment for the family to try during quarantine.
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An open letter predicts that a massive wall of rock is about to plunge into Barry Arm Fjord in Alaska.
Is this the real life, or is this just fantasy?
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Researchers think they know how a group of ancient sloths, who died thousands of years ago in Ecuador, met their untimely end.
This is one of countless studies that prove the positive impact of social connection and intimacy while highlighting the negative impact of isolation and separation.
If you were awaiting screaming death from the skies, you can relax. For now.
The physical action of handwashing plus the properties of soap is a one-two punch for the virus.
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Do space and time really exist? NASA astronomer Michelle Thaller looks at the implications of Einstein’s famous equation E=mc2.
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Why did the dinosaurs go extinct? Because they didn’t have a space program.
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The visual languages of comics and graphic novels are great exercise for developing brains.
Dr. Kate Biberdorf explains why boiling water makes it safer and how water molecules are unusual and cool.
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