Here's What We've Learned About The Milky Way's 'Galactic Bones'
Through new innovations in astronomical observation, scientists have discovered something about the Milky Way which could be a game-changer. So what is it?
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Could The Earth Be Repopulated If Only Two People Were Remaining?
Imagine there's an epic catastrophic event and only two humans are left alive. Would it be possible for these two humans to repopulate the Earth?
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Here's What 'Laughing To Death' Really Means
Laughing to death may seem like a laughable end to one's life. However, there are a number of documented cases throughout history when this actually happened.
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At Least 8 Monkeys Died During A Neuralink Experiment
Billionaire Elon Musk has a multitude of tech businesses. His Neuralink, though, may be the most controversial as it has caused the deaths of eight monkeys
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Here's How Brown Skua Birds Identify The Scientists That Study Them
Birds and humans have a long history of communication. These brown skuas living in the antarctic have developed this fascinating trait of human recognition.
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What Are The Two Elements Of Nuclear Weapons?
Nuclear weapons are the most destructive weapons on the planet, but how do they actually work? These are the two elements of nuclear weapons.
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Those Different Sounds Your Dog Makes Have More Meaning Than You Think
Dogs use different sounds as a means of communication.
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The US Military Has Goals For SpaceX Beyond Just Space Travel
Ours is an age of wonders, when technology and private enterprise join forces to create practical solutions to the challenges of space flight.
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How Long Does A 'Day' On The Moon Really Last?
The moon holds many mysteries, including the length of its days. Since the sun doesn't rise or set there, we often ask the question, "how long does a day last?"
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What Is The Difference Between A Comet And A Meteor?
Space is a vast unexplored seemingly endless expanse. In it there are a multitude of flying bodies and here's how you tell the difference between them.
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The Bird That Can Travel Over 7,000 Miles Without Rest
Birds are migratory creatures, but one type can travel over 7,000 miles without rest. One even flew for 10 days without stopping.
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The Science Behind How Monkeypox Is Transmitted
Monkeypox is a rare disease usually contained to Africa, but a new outbreak in Europe has caused concern. Cases have also begun to appear in the U.S.
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What Science Says It Takes To Be A Genius
Genius is one of those mysteries of human development -- we might not be able to define it, but we know it when we see it, all throughout recorded history.
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Your Lungs Are Actually Pretty Hairy
Your lungs are remarkable, tirelessly breathing in and out all day and night. But, it may be surprising that each lunch is full of hair, and here's why.
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Here's How Many Years It Would Take To Travel To Saturn
Saturn is a long way away from Earth, but that hasn't stopped us sending probes there. Various missions have taken varying journey lengths and here's why.
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NASA Research Actually Led To The Creation Of Enhanced Baby Formula
There's a long trail of scientific research that has spilled out of NASA's space exploration and entered into daily life -- including the lives of infants.
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Here's What Would Happen If The Moon Crashed On Earth
With the moon actually having such a big impact on life on Earth, what would happen if it got closer? Or what if it fell and crashed into our planet?
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Steve Jobs' Death Certificate Contains Some Troubling Details
Love him or hate him, Steve Jobs had an enormous impact on everyday life. Extraordinary, yet still human, Jobs faced mortality head-on in 2011.
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Scientists Have Found About 300 Million Planets That Can Support Life
While there don't seem to be many planets in our Solar System that can support life, scientists believe that there are 300 million planets out there that can.
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The World's Longest Mountain Range Is Actually Under Water
We tend to think of the Himalayas or the Andes as the world's longest mountain ranges, but in fact, the longest mountain range in the world is under water.
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Meet The Person Who Claims They Own Part Of The Moon
The Moon isn't exactly a plot of land to be conquered and owned, but that hasn't stopped many from claiming ownership. One man claims to own part of the Moon.
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A 17-Year-Old Intern Discovered A Planet The Size Of Saturn
Discovering new planets is usually a feat left to professional scientists, but one 17-year-old intern actually discovered a planet the size of Saturn.
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Mushrooms Can Form Words And Sentences In A Bizarre Way
Plants and trees are often said to have their own speech, but mushrooms can also communicate with each other, forming words and sentences of their own.
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Scientists Share Jaw Dropping First Photos Of The Black Hole In The Milky Way
Black holes are one of those concepts that pop up from time to time in various sci-fi incarnations. They're mysterious. But now we have photos.
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Why Scientists Are Crossing Goats With Spider Genes
The trajectory of science is unpredictable, and now, scientists are crossing goats with spider genes. But why? Here's the interesting reason.
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How Russian Moon Rovers Helped Clean The Aftermath Of Chernobyl
The 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster left a lot of toxic debris. Russian scientists involved in designing the first lunar rovers were hired to help clean it up.
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There Are More Stars In The Universe Than There Are Grains Of Sand On Earth
A grain of sand is a pretty small thing. But, scientists have counted the number of sand granules on Earth and measured them against the number of stars.
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