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The feline frontier: NASA sends cat video from deep space
NASA on Monday announced it had used a state-of-the-art laser communication system on a spaceship 19 million miles (31 million kilometers) away from Earth -- to send a high-definition cat video.The...
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Blue Origin returns to space after year-long hiatus
Blue Origin launched its first rocket in more than a year on Tuesday, reviving the US company's fortunes with a successful return to space following an uncrewed crash in 2022.Though mission NS-24...
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A neuroscientist explains how to listen to your hunger during the holidays
The science behind eating behavior, however, reveals that the process of deciding what, when and how much to eat is far more complex than just consuming calories when your body needs fuel. Hunger cues...
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Why are some black holes bigger than others? An astronomer explains
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Why are there small and big black holes? Also,...
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Wild ‘super pigs’ from Canada could become a new front in the war on feral hogs
They go by many names – pigs, hogs, swine, razorbacks – but whatever you call them, wild pigs (Sus scrofa) are one of the most damaging invasive species in North America. They cause millions of...
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2023’s extreme storms, heat and wildfires broke records – a scientist explains
The year 2023 was marked by extraordinary heat, wildfires and weather disasters. In the U.S., an unprecedented heat wave gripped much of Texas and the Southwest with highs well over 100 degrees...
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Alpha, beta, theta: what are brain states and brain waves? And can we control...
There’s no shortage of apps and technology that claim to shift the brain into a “theta” state – said to help with relaxation, inward focus and sleep. But what exactly does it mean to change one’s...
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How to make gravy (using chemistry)
“Gravy Day” is a relatively new date in the Australian calendar. Paul Kelly’s song How to Make Gravy tells the story of a prisoner (Joe) writing to his brother on December 21. Joe laments missing the...
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19-million-year-old fossil jaw bone hints the biggest whales evolved...
Baleen whales are the titans of the ocean, the largest animals to have ever lived. The record holder is the blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus), which can reach lengths of up to 30 metres. That’s...
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Do dog ‘talking buttons’ actually work? Does my dog understand me? Here is...
Is your dog bothered by something but you can’t work out what? Do you wish they could tell you?There’s a huge range of dog “talking” buttons on the market that now claim to let your dog do this. A...
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'MAGA' Mike Johnson sides with Nancy Pelosi over Marjorie Taylor Greene
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has taken the side of his Democratic predecessor, Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), over far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) on a key issue, The Atlanta...
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Big Oil just gifted us a lump of coal
Watching Republicans ignore climate change while the planet cooks is like being trapped in the backseat of a car, windows rolled up and locked, with a chain-smoking uncle. Coughing falls on deaf ears....
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The dark side of social media on youth mental health
Media influences and conventional beauty standards have long plagued society. This issue took on new urgency in May 2023 when the U.S. surgeon general issued a major public advisory over the links...
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Diagnosed with treatment-resistant depression? Here's what that means
A diagnosis of treatment-resistant depression (TRD) sounds like the end of the road. Fortunately, it's not. "Depression, even if it proves to be stubborn, is a very treatable condition," says...
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Endangered Species Act's 50th anniversary: What 6 northwest animals can tell us
No matter how humble or obscure, all plant, animal and insect life in America is eligible for protection under the Endangered Species Act, one of the most far-reaching and important conservation...
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Does the new COVID vaccine work against the variant now spreading? Who can...
MIAMI — There's no big rush to get the new COVID-19 vaccine, according to health experts. Many patients are hesitant to get the shot for a variety of reasons, including vaccine fatigue, fear of side...
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How to stop your kid from terrorizing the family pet
Dear Kid Whisperer, I am writing for my dog and my child. My 3-year-old abuses my cocker spaniel. I’m sad for my dog and worried for my kid. My dog doesn’t bite, but I think she might if pushed too...
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Artists use tech weapons against AI copycats
Artists under siege by artificial intelligence (AI) that studies their work, then replicates their styles, have teamed with university researchers to stymy such copycat activity.US illustrator Paloma...
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Japan moon lander enters lunar orbit
Japan's SLIM space probe entered the Moon's orbit on Monday in a major step towards the country's first successful lunar landing, expected next month.The Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) is...
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'Fight the robots': Alex Jones guest calls for 'deploying firearms' against AI
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones used his show on Tuesday to warn viewers that they may soon have to literally fight robots with guns and flamethrowers because of advancements in artificial...
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