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Do Aliens Exist? This Famous Equation Offers a Clue
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The Drake Equation helps scientists estimate the odds of finding intelligent alien civilizations.
What's Inside These Ancient Egyptian Jars?
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A nearly 3,000-year-old canopic jar is discovered in an Egyptian tomb.
The Rocket-Less Future of Space Travel
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Space elevators? Nuclear rockets? The future of space travel could look radically different.
4 Ways the Universe Could End
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If the universe as we know it started with the Big Bang, will it also have an end?
What Went Wrong on the Dali Before the Baltimore Bridge Collapse
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The container ship Dali lost power causing it to crash into Baltimore’s Key Bridge.
UFO Sightings: How Scientists are Trying to Capture More Data
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To better study the UFO phenomenon, science needs more eyes on the skies.
A Veteran's Story of Medical Cannabis Use and Arrest
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For Black people in America, the war on cannabis is still ongoing.
Genetically Modifying Mosquitoes to Reduce their Numbers
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Mosquitoes can be annoying, but how far would we go to stop them?
Lights Flashed in the Sky During Mexico's Latest Earthquake
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On September 7, 2021, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake rocked southwest Mexico.
Unique Adaptations may Explain Bats' Resistance to Viruses
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Bats are really effective at dumping heat to keep their body temperatures fairly normal.
What is the Endocannabinoid System?
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Cannabinoid receptors, named after cannabis, are found in nearly every organ in the body.
Why are Bats Tolerant of the Diseases They Carry?
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Viruses circulate so well within bat colonies — could they hold secrets to better health?
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