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Raise your hand if you’re an early adopter. Were you the first among your friend group to have a cellphone? Did you buy one of the first electric vehicles off the assembly line? Were you streaming long before the rest…
Updated Mar 24, 2026
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Most of the events in the movie take place in a small American desert town called Asteroid City, the name arising from its proximity to a 5,000-year-old impact crater. As a starting point, this is an excellent bit of…
Updated Mar 24, 2026
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A team of researchers has just translated brain activity into a recognizable version of a song. Which song? Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick in the Wall.” Part 1, to be specific.
Updated Mar 24, 2026
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Sometimes we want a bit of extra star power: shining, sparkling and oh-so-full of energy. They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so why not copy the stars? Literally!
Updated Mar 24, 2026
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Combating allergies is a great example of how science impacts our day-to-day medical needs. Over the years, scientists have made numerous attempts to combat many allergies through pills, injections, unpleasant gooey…
Updated Mar 24, 2026
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Perhaps you've heard that familiar old saying that lions are the king of the jungle. For a long time now, lions have been considered the top of the ecosystem in their natural habitats. However, recently something has…
Updated Mar 24, 2026
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You can use it to decorate, you can starch your clothing with it and you can eat it, too! Rice: what more can this amazing food do? Some scientists are thinking it could help address our growing population’s need for…
Updated Mar 24, 2026
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What’s your go-to winter weather gear? Gloves? A stocking cap? Thick wool socks? What about something else you can put on, something that is essential for preventing and healing chapped lips? That’s right, we’re talking…
Updated Mar 24, 2026
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Flying can be stressful. Getting your things packed, getting to the gate on time, going through TSA, buying those expensive airport snacks and then you still have to also worry about the global climate impacts of jet…
Updated Mar 24, 2026
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Are snakes, spiders and chipmunks the same thing? No! Do they live in the same places at the same time? Yes!
Updated Mar 24, 2026
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Have you ever watched the squirrels' annual frenzy to collect and bury acorns and wondered, ‘What is so special about these nuts?’ Maybe you’ve even been curious enough to taste an acorn to see for yourself why…
Updated Mar 24, 2026
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For the last decade or so we’ve been hearing about meat-substitutes, especially the controversial topic of lab-grown meat. Some folks are super excited while others are very apprehensive. One thing’s for sure: the…
Updated Mar 24, 2026
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Imagine your brain as a squishy super-fast computer that does not stop. It’s constantly processing information. When we experience déjà vu, it's like a little glitch in the system. Here's how it works.
Updated Mar 24, 2026
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Did the Great American Eclipse leave you wanting more? Then you’re in luck! Whether you were already an umbraphile or just got inspired to chase eclipses after the one on April 8, 2024, scientists can predict eclipses…
Updated Mar 24, 2026
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Whale, whale, whale! Do we have a fascinating science story for you?! A team of researchers associated with Project CETI, a nonprofit organization that's been studying sperm whales in the Caribbean, has published a…
Updated Mar 24, 2026
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What do you and a big federal agency like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have in common? Well, besides a shared interest in the science of our planet, you can share in saying a hearty ‘thank…
Updated Mar 24, 2026
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When the telegraph was invented in 1835, sending messages was really expensive, so writers were always looking for ways to shorten their notes. OMG! Sounds like a practice we’d l8r adopt on our cellphones, lol!
Updated Mar 24, 2026
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In 1969, the world was introduced to a beautiful visual thought ushered in by the one and only Ringo Starr. Yes, we mean the "Octopus’s Garden!" The Beatles were really on to something all those years ago. Okay, so…
Updated Mar 23, 2026
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Limit the supply to increase the demand. That economic principle is put into practice every spring as millions of Girl Scouts hit the streets with a fresh batch of much-anticipated cookies. And just in time too, because…
Updated Mar 23, 2026
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Chemical compound data from PubChem database. IUPAC Name: (2-chlorophenyl) 2,6-difluorobenzoate. Molecular Formula: C13H7ClF2O2. Molecular Weight: 268.64. This dataset contains comprehensive chemical information…
Updated Oct 29, 2026
