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Why Auroras Are Suddenly Everywhere All at Once
Auroras have long mystified humanity. Now that we know what they are and why they happen, we can better predict how best to ...
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Dozens of Artworks Rescued From War-Torn Ukraine Go on Display in Berlin
A new collaborative exhibition showcases 60 breathtaking pieces that were evacuated from the Odesa Museum of Western and ...
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Warship Sunk by the Nazis During World War II Located Off the Coast of Brazil
A German submarine torpedoed the "Vital de Oliveira" in July 1944, killing some 100 of the 270 crew members onboard ...
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Check Out NASA’s New Image of the Brilliant Bullseye Galaxy, the Aftermath of a Rare Cosmic Collision
After a blue dwarf galaxy shot through it like an arrow, the large Bullseye now has nine rings—six more than any other galaxy ...
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Here’s How the Los Angeles Wildfires Are Affecting Animals, From Fish to Snakes to Birds
While scientists were able to save and move some creatures in the aftermath, researchers are worried about the prospects for ...
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While scientists were able to save and move some creatures in the aftermath, researchers are worried about the prospects for other species February 5, 2025 1:11 p.m. Page 1 of 1 Explore Subscribe News ...
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When Bonobos Know What You Don’t, They’ll Tell You. It’s a Sign of a Cognitive Ability Called ‘Theory of Mind’
A first-of-its-kind study suggests bonobos, like humans, can understand someone else’s lack of knowledge—and adjust their ...
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Oldest Known Evidence of Lead Pollution Found in Ancient Greece
New research has uncovered the earliest traces of lead contamination caused by human activities, linking the development of ...
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A Lifelong Passion for Tropical Insects Leads to Generous Support
A fund set up by STRI staff scientist Annette Aiello intends to provide long-term funding for the preservation and management ...
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‘The Sims’ Turned Mere Mortals Into Gods. Twenty-Five Years Later, the Addictive Computer Game Is Still Going Strong
The audience for the trailblazing life simulation game has stuck around through new editions, expansion packs and designs to ...
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The Human Brain May Contain as Much as a Spoon’s Worth of Microplastics, New Research Suggests
The amount of microplastics in the human brain appears to be increasing over time: Concentrations rose by roughly 50 percent ...
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See the First Stunning Images Taken by the Blue Ghost Lunar Lander on Its ‘Scenic Route’ to the Moon
The lander built by Firefly Aerospace has captured incredible views as it orbits Earth. Its next phase is an engine burn that will propel it toward lunar orbit ...