The Craziest Animal Escape Stories
Humans lock animals up, and then the animals escape. It's a tale as old as time. Here are the craziest animal escape stories.
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Detonating A Nuclear Weapon In Space Is A Terrible Idea. Here's Why
The science behind nuclear weapons is terrifying and fascinating. Here's a look at what happens when a nuke is detonated in space.
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Lunar Volcanoes Are Far More Active Than Expected
Thanks to NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter and China's Chang'e-5 rover, we know for certain that our assumptions about lunar volcanism have been wrong.
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Even Rarer Than A Blue Lobster Is This One That's Named After A Sweet Treat
Sure, the restaurant chain is named Red Lobster, and somebody who's sunburned is sometimes said to be red as a lobster -- but not all lobsters are red.
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Elon Musk Claims Human Trials For Neuralink Could Happen Much Sooner Than You Realize
Neuralink, which was founded by Musk and seven other co-founders in 2016, is aiming to create a chip that can be placed inside people's brains.
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Elon Musk Makes Drastic Promise About Neuralink When It's Available
Elon Musk makes a drastic promise about how far he will go with his Neuralink enterprise when it's available.
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What Is The Buck Moon?
The moon might be just one celestial object, but it goes by many names depending on its appearance and the season. Here's what a "buck moon" is.
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Finland's Revolutionary Take On Renewable Energy, The Sand Battery
Finland is revolutionizing renewable energy with its own take on more sustainable energy, with the sand battery. Here's how the sand battery works.
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A Clam Believed To Be Extinct For 40,000 Years Baffles Scientists With Its Reemergence
A clam that was thought to be extinct for 40,000 years has recently reemerged, and baffled scientists. Here's how the clam was rediscovered.
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Humans Cooked Their Food Earlier Than Previously Thought
The study of human origins continues to expand as researchers in various fields of endeavor uncover new evidence of actions and activities previously unknown.
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If You Feel Like Your Cat Doesn't Listen To You, A Study May Prove That You're Right
Dogs are often regarded as emotionally transparent -- what you see is what you get, for good or ill -- while cats are seen as more mysterious, less responsive.
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Chimpanzees May Have Their Own Version Of Show And Tell
Part of the fascination of the study of animal behavior -- animals other than humans, anyway -- is that research continues to discover common traits.
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The Scientific Reason Teeth Are The Only Part Of The Body That Can't Heal Themselves
Sometimes we need medication or other interventions to heal, but much of the human body can repair itself, given time -- with a prominent exception.
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Valentina Tereshkova, The First Woman In Space, Wanted Vladimir Putin In Power Until 2036
Valentina Tereshkova, a Russian woman who was the first woman in space, is controversially a Putin supporter who wants him to remain in power until 2036.
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What Is A Haboob?
Similar to when we learned new weather terminology like Nor'easter, bomb cyclone, El Niño, and La Niña, there's a new term to watch for to end 2022: haboob.
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The Universe Is Made Up Of Much More Dark Matter Than You Might Think
The universe remains a mysterious place, but constant scientific research and analysis is slowly unveiling the intricacies of space near and far.
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What Would Happen If Ticks Disappeared From The Planet?
If you've ever pulled a tick off of you after a long day of exploring the great outdoors, you've probably yelled, "What are you even good for!?"
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Richard Branson And Elon Musk's Friendship Explained
Besides having massive amounts of money, Richard Branson and Elon Musk are apparently friends who are both known for their respective space endeavors.
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Mind Control Parasites Are Changing Wolves More Than We Realized
A gray wolf pack leader infected with a mind-control parasite — that may sound like the plot of a sci-fi film, but it's not that uncommon.
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How DNA Testing Reunited Sisters Three Decades After Being Separated
DNA testing helped to reunite sisters three decades after being separated. Here's how revolutionary DNA testing brought a family together.
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Artemis I Photo Pays Tribute To One Of The Greatest NASA Images Ever Taken
A photo from Artemis I pays tribute to one of the most iconic NASA images ever taken. Here's what the photo looks like, and why it's iconic.
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The Science Behind Why Opossums Play Dead
The phrase "playing possum" gets tossed about frequently -- someone (or something) feigning death to avoid actual death, but it's more complicated than that.
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George Thomson Won A Nobel Prize By Disproving His Own Father's Theory On Electrons
In the grand scheme of things, there aren't many people who have been awarded a Nobel Prize in any category; fewer still are members of the same family.
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How DNA Helped A Family Find Their Missing Daughter Half A Century Later
When Alta Highsmith's 22-month-old daughter went missing in 1971, she was determined to find her. Here is how DNA testing helped reunite Alta with her daughter.
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What Is Pele's Hair And Why Are Officials Worried About It After The Eruption Of Mauna Loa?
Official warnings of potentially harmful aftereffects of the eruption were issued soon after Mauna Loa erupted, including something referred to as Pele's Hair.
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Can Lava Be Diverted When It Flows Near Highly Populated Areas?
Erupting volcanoes pose incredible risks to the population. Can lava be diverted when it flows near highly populated areas? Let's take a look.
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A Frog Species Once Thought To Be Extinct Is Making A Comeback
A species of frog that was once thought to be extinct is now making a comeback. Though the species has survived, it remains endangered.
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