Science & Space: 6 of 10
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First tomato ever grown in space, lost 8 months ago, found by NASA astronauts
Astronauts in the International Space Station said they found the rogue fruit, dispelling claims that astronaut Frank Rubio ate it.
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How tech's richest plan to save themselves after the apocalypse
Silicon Valley’s elite are hatching plans to escape disaster – and when it comes, they’ll leave the rest of us behind
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Hubble back in service after gyro scare—NASA still studying reboost options
NASA is still evaluating Hubble servicing studies from SpaceX and other companies.
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Why NASA Is Watching Where Idaho’s Parachuting Beavers Landed
The mini-paratroopers have a new role to play today.
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A Man Ate 600 Pounds Instant Noodles Over 6 Months. This Is What Happened To His Gut.
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6 weird invasive species wreaking havoc in the US, from self-cloning ticks to 20-pound rodents with orange teeth
Nutria, hammerhead worms, and Asian longhorned ticks are among the strange invasive animal species damaging ecosystems in the US.
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Scientists Discover The Exact Reason Marijuana Causes The ‘Munchies’ In New Federally Funded Study
For the first time, scientists have identified exactly what happens in the brain after using marijuana that causes the “munchies,” a new federally funded study shows. Researchers at Washington State University (WSU) published the findings in the journal Scientific Reports, revealing how cannabis activates a specific cluster of neurons in the hypothalamus region of the […]
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New material allows for better hydrogen-based batteries and fuel cells
Researchers at the RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research in Japan have developed a solid electrolyte for transporting hydride ions (H−) at room temper....
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7 Unusual Writing Systems From Around the World & How They Developed
Over the millennia, human language has produced a variety of beautiful, unusual, and weird forms of writing. Here are 7 of them.
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Cities with soda taxes saw sales of sugary drinks fall as prices rose, study finds
Soda taxes are meant to discourage people from drinking too much sugar, which is linked to a host of bad health outcomes. Cities that imposed the taxes saw a 33% decrease in the sale of sugary drinks.
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Even lab mice are getting VR headsets now
Neurobiologists say the iMRSIV gives mice a more 'immersive' experience than 2D projections.
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Scientists had a 20-minute "conversation" with a humpback whale named Twain
In an unprecedented encounter, a research team successfully engaged in a "conversation" with a humpback whale named Twain.
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New York just installed its first offshore wind turbine
The first wind turbine installation at South Fork Wind, New York State's first offshore wind farm, is complete.
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Scientists Have Finally Figured Out What Ignites Endless Itching in Eczema
The unbearable itch that accompanies the chronic inflammatory skin condition eczema has a new culprit.
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Cats Kill a Staggering Number of Species across the World
Domestic cats are cherished human companions, but a new study shows the enormous breadth of species the felines prey on when they are left to roam freely
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The 8 Things Causing Illness Most Doctors Can't Treat | Dr. Robert Lustig
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Saving Florida's only population of rare, endangered orchid from extinction
Researchers have pinpointed the biggest threats to the only population of rare, endangered mule ear orchids in the U.S.
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The Rolling Stones are hitting the road next year on a tour sponsored by AARP
After 60 years, The Rolling Stones are still going strong and gearing up for another concert tour.
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Nutrient found in beef and dairy improves immune response to cancer
Scientists at UChicago discover that trans-vaccenic acid (TVA), a fatty acid found in beef, lamb, and dairy products, improves the ability of immune cells to fight tumors.
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Rats have an imagination, too, researchers show with brain implants
Rats think of objects and places that are not directly in front of them, a key requirement for remembering the past and imagining the future.