Science
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The Eclipse Was So Nice, They’re Doing It Twice
The rendezvous between the sun and the moon in 2017 captivated a small region in the Midwest. Lucky for Americans…
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They Can’t See the Eclipse, but This Device Will Help Them Hear It
A device called LightSound is being distributed to help the blind and visually impaired experience this year’s event.
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A Fiery Finale for a Rocket That Brings the Heat
The ignition of the Delta IV Heavy rocket is perhaps the most visually striking liftoff you’ll ever see — the…
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Jane Goodall Is More of a Dog Person, Actually
Dr. Goodall, who is best known for her work with chimpanzees, recently celebrated her forthcoming 90th birthday with as many…
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Ancient ‘Dune’-like Sandworm Existed Far Longer Than Thought
Researchers examined fossils of the predatory worm and found a new species that persisted for 25 million years after it…
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All Orcas Are Classified as a Single Species. Should They Be?
A new study suggests that two killer whale populations in the North Pacific are distinct enough to be considered separate…
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Do Birds Dream?
What new research on the avian brain and REM sleep in birds might reveal about our own dream lives.
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Bird Flu Spreads to Dairy Cows
U.S. regulators confirmed that sick cattle in Texas, Kansas and possibly in New Mexico contracted avian influenza. They stressed that…
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Cosmic Forecast: Blurry With a Chance of Orbital Chaos
Astronomers have gotten better at tracking the motions of stars just beyond the solar system. But that’s made it harder…
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A Lunar Eclipse Warms Up the Moon for April’s Solar Eclipse
The subtle event, known as a penumbral eclipse, can be observed by everyone on Earth’s nightside.