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#climate-change
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fromMail Online
2 days ago

Earth's CO2 hits highest recorded level in human history, experts say

Monthly CO2 levels surpassed 430 ppm for the first time in history, signalling a severe climate crisis.
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fromFuturism
5 days ago

A Strange Darkness Is Spreading Throughout the Oceans

Over 21% of the global ocean has darkened in the past two decades, shrinking vital photic zones for marine life.
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fromMail Online
5 days ago

West Antarctic Ice Sheet is on the verge of collapse, scientists warn

The West Antarctic Ice Sheet is on the brink of an irreversible collapse, threatening global sea levels with a potential rise of 13 feet.
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fromThe Washington Post
16 hours ago

Reforestation can't undo global warming, but it could help, study says

Complete reforestation could help cool the Earth, but it's insufficient to counteract past industrial-era warming.
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fromMail Online
2 days ago

Earth's CO2 hits highest recorded level in human history, experts say

Monthly CO2 levels surpassed 430 ppm for the first time in history, signalling a severe climate crisis.
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fromFuturism
5 days ago

A Strange Darkness Is Spreading Throughout the Oceans

Over 21% of the global ocean has darkened in the past two decades, shrinking vital photic zones for marine life.
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fromMail Online
5 days ago

West Antarctic Ice Sheet is on the verge of collapse, scientists warn

The West Antarctic Ice Sheet is on the brink of an irreversible collapse, threatening global sea levels with a potential rise of 13 feet.
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fromThe Washington Post
16 hours ago

Reforestation can't undo global warming, but it could help, study says

Complete reforestation could help cool the Earth, but it's insufficient to counteract past industrial-era warming.
fromState of the Planet
11 hours ago

An Ocean-Mapping Expert Predicts a "Huge Influx of Data" Will Soon Reveal Hidden Parts of Our Planet

Currently, the ocean science field emphasizes collaboration, integrating cross-sector data for better environmental observations through initiatives like Seabed 2030 and the ocean decade.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Chris Hadfield: Worst space chore? Fixing the toilet. It's even worse when it's weightless'

In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, you go from lying on your back in Florida to being weightless in space.
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fromGameSpot
1 day ago

Fortnite OG Pass Season 4: All Skins And Rewards

The Visitor was essentially the character who instigated Fortnite's original storyline when he rode in on the meteor in order to investigate the weird black hole in the middle of the island.
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#black-holes
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fromFuturism
1 day ago

Astronomers Astonished by Largest Explosion Since the Big Bang

Extreme Nuclear Transients (ENTs) are the most powerful cosmic explosions ever observed, far exceeding supernovae and normal tidal disruption events.
#cosmology
fromFuturism
1 day ago
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Scientists Calculate That the Entire Big Bang Must Have Taken Place Inside a Black Hole

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fromMail Online
4 days ago

Scientists claim the Big Bang theory is WRONG

A new theory proposes that the universe may have originated from a gravitational crunch rather than the Big Bang.
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fromFuturism
1 day ago

Scientists Calculate That the Entire Big Bang Must Have Taken Place Inside a Black Hole

Black hole cosmology offers a radical alternative to the standard model of cosmology, suggesting the Big Bang occurred within a black hole.
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fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Simulations find ghostly whirls of dark matter trailing galaxy arms

Dark matter dynamically interacts with galaxies, influencing their evolution and star formation.
Simulations reveal a distinct dark matter spiral structure that may be common across galaxies.
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fromFuturism
1 day ago

Giant Crude Face Appears on Sun

The Sun displays a 'grinning' appearance due to coronal holes, which can lead to geomagnetic activity affecting Earth.
#animal-behavior
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fromKqed
4 months ago

See 4 of the Deadliest Tiny Hunters We've Ever Filmed | KQED

Turret spiders use camouflage and vibration-based hunting methods to ambush prey from their silk-lined lairs.
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fromKqed
4 months ago

See 4 of the Deadliest Tiny Hunters We've Ever Filmed | KQED

Turret spiders use camouflage and vibration-based hunting methods to ambush prey from their silk-lined lairs.
fromApartment Therapy
1 day ago

TikTok Is Losing It Over This Gigantic Basket From HomeGoods

"We officially found the world's largest basket," Molly from @IndianaHomeGirls on TikTok said in a recent video, with her co-creator Dawn adding, "What do you do? What do you put in this basket?"
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#archaeology
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fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

How scientists created 'Olo,' a color that doesn't exist in nature

A new color called 'olo' has been created using lasers, seen only by select researchers, potentially aiding in vision science.
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fromMail Online
2 days ago

The Gateway to Hell is CLOSING after burning for over 50 years

The 'Gateway to Hell' in Turkmenistan is reportedly dimming, signaling that its infamous fires may soon extinguish after 50 years.
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fromMail Online
2 days ago

Nuclear fusion breakthrough: Germany's reactor sets a new world record

Germany's Wendelstein 7-X achieved a breakthrough in sustainable nuclear fusion, running a reaction for 43 seconds.
#health
fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago
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Forget 'biological age' tests - longevity experts are using an $800 under-the-radar blood test to measure aging in real-time

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fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago

Forget 'biological age' tests - longevity experts are using an $800 under-the-radar blood test to measure aging in real-time

A forthcoming blood test could help tailor health decisions based on unique biology.
The organ age test (proteomics) may be a better biological age marker for assessing health.
#earthquakes
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fromMail Online
2 days ago

Scientists warn massive underwater volcano is 'ready' to ERUPT

Axial Seamount, an underwater volcano off Oregon, is poised to erupt, with live monitoring available for the public.
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fromMail Online
4 days ago

Mystery as small US town is rattled by dozens of earthquakes overnight

Stanley, Idaho experienced over 35 earthquakes in 24 hours, raising concerns about the dormant Sawtooth Fault's potential for larger seismic events.
#biology
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fromBig Think
2 days ago

Life is older, weirder, and more interconnected than we ever thought

The book explores the complex question of what defines life through five fundamental biological concepts.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

These tiny worms form living towers to become super-organism

Nematodes form living towers to survive and transport collectively, a behavior previously thought to occur only in labs. It’s been observed in nature.
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fromBig Think
2 days ago

Life is older, weirder, and more interconnected than we ever thought

The book explores the complex question of what defines life through five fundamental biological concepts.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

These tiny worms form living towers to become super-organism

Nematodes form living towers to survive and transport collectively, a behavior previously thought to occur only in labs. It’s been observed in nature.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 days ago

Cuts to the National Weather Service Threaten Accurate Forecasting in Season of Extreme Weather

The National Weather Service is crucial for accurate weather forecasting but is currently facing significant staffing challenges.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The longest division: can Palestinian and Israeli students compete at the International Maths Olympiad?

Palestinian teens face uncertain opportunity to attend International Mathematics Olympiad due to political and logistical barriers.
#nasa
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fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Tuesday Telescope: A time-lapse from orbit reveals treasures below

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers captures stunning time-lapse images from the ISS, showcasing natural phenomena like lightning and atmospheric sprites.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 days ago

NASA Is Approaching the Final Frontier of Mortality

NASA has developed a Human Remains Containment Unit for managing astronaut deaths in space, reflecting a serious preparation for the future of human spaceflight.
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fromFuturism
5 days ago

Trump's Budget for NASA Is Absolutely Horrifying

NASA's proposed budget cuts threaten significant job losses and crucial scientific missions, marking a severe decline in U.S. space exploration efforts.
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fromtime.com
2 days ago

The Company Helping Build the Next Space Station Is Launching to the ISS

The ISS is being decommissioned by 2030 to make way for a private sector-built replacement.
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fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Tuesday Telescope: A time-lapse from orbit reveals treasures below

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers captures stunning time-lapse images from the ISS, showcasing natural phenomena like lightning and atmospheric sprites.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 days ago

NASA Is Approaching the Final Frontier of Mortality

NASA has developed a Human Remains Containment Unit for managing astronaut deaths in space, reflecting a serious preparation for the future of human spaceflight.
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fromFuturism
5 days ago

Trump's Budget for NASA Is Absolutely Horrifying

NASA's proposed budget cuts threaten significant job losses and crucial scientific missions, marking a severe decline in U.S. space exploration efforts.
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fromtime.com
2 days ago

The Company Helping Build the Next Space Station Is Launching to the ISS

The ISS is being decommissioned by 2030 to make way for a private sector-built replacement.
#astrophysics
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fromBig Think
3 days ago

780,000 galaxies revealed in JWST's largest science operation

The COSMOS-Web program is a landmark project using JWST, designed to provide extensive data on the near and mid-infrared sky.
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
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American Museum of Natural History to launch new space show Encounters in the Milky Way,' narrated by Pedro Pascal | amNewYork

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fromBig Think
3 days ago

780,000 galaxies revealed in JWST's largest science operation

The COSMOS-Web program is a landmark project using JWST, designed to provide extensive data on the near and mid-infrared sky.
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
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American Museum of Natural History to launch new space show Encounters in the Milky Way,' narrated by Pedro Pascal | amNewYork

#astronomy
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fromPBS News
5 days ago

Accidental discovery at New York planetarium unlocks secret into universe's inner workings

The Oort Cloud may have a spiral shape rather than a traditional spherical form, challenging previous scientific assumptions.
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fromWIRED
5 days ago

Astronomers Have Detected a Galaxy Millions of Years Older Than Any Previously Observed

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered the most distant galaxy, MoM z14, originating just 280 million years after the Big Bang.
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fromBig Think
5 days ago

A new observatory is about to supercharge the hunt for alien technosignatures

The existence of extraterrestrial civilizations cannot be ruled out despite no confirmed evidence of alien visits to Earth.
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fromBig Think
5 days ago

How the Milky Way-Andromeda merger became so uncertain

The Milky Way's expected merger with Andromeda may be overly simplistic based on new astronomical data.
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fromPBS News
5 days ago

Accidental discovery at New York planetarium unlocks secret into universe's inner workings

The Oort Cloud may have a spiral shape rather than a traditional spherical form, challenging previous scientific assumptions.
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fromWIRED
5 days ago

Astronomers Have Detected a Galaxy Millions of Years Older Than Any Previously Observed

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered the most distant galaxy, MoM z14, originating just 280 million years after the Big Bang.
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fromBig Think
5 days ago

A new observatory is about to supercharge the hunt for alien technosignatures

The existence of extraterrestrial civilizations cannot be ruled out despite no confirmed evidence of alien visits to Earth.
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fromBig Think
5 days ago

How the Milky Way-Andromeda merger became so uncertain

The Milky Way's expected merger with Andromeda may be overly simplistic based on new astronomical data.
#nanotechnology
fromPolygon
2 days ago

Why Resident Alien's showrunner trapped Alan Tudyk in his human form

I think it was a nice way to be introduced to the sci-fi world for people who don't normally like [the genre].
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fromMail Online
2 days ago

Blind psychic Baba Vanga's world-changing 2025 prophecy REVEALED

Baba Vanga predicted that in 2025 a 'new light in the sky' would herald humanity's first contact with extraterrestrials during a major sporting event.
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fromDefector
2 days ago

The "Tooth Hurty" Joke Has Its Origins In Ancient, Armored Fish | Defector

These fossils are too tiny to spot, let alone excavate on site. Instead, geologists take layers of rock and dissolve them in acid, revealing the bones and other organic bits left behind.
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#marine-biology
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fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Think anglerfish are weird? Wait until you hear how they evolved

Research uncovers the evolutionary history of bathypelagic anglerfish, tracing their origins to a deep sea benthic ancestor.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Rarely seen metres-long doomsday' oarfish washes up on Tasmania's wild west coast

An oarfish was discovered on Tasmania's west coast, a rare occurrence as these fish are typically seen in deep ocean waters.
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fromtime.com
3 days ago

Ignorance' Is the Most Pressing Issue Facing Ocean Conservation, Says Sylvia Earle

Sylvia Earle emphasizes the urgent need for ocean conservation and awareness as she continues her pioneering work in marine protection.
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fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Think anglerfish are weird? Wait until you hear how they evolved

Research uncovers the evolutionary history of bathypelagic anglerfish, tracing their origins to a deep sea benthic ancestor.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Rarely seen metres-long doomsday' oarfish washes up on Tasmania's wild west coast

An oarfish was discovered on Tasmania's west coast, a rare occurrence as these fish are typically seen in deep ocean waters.
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fromtime.com
3 days ago

Ignorance' Is the Most Pressing Issue Facing Ocean Conservation, Says Sylvia Earle

Sylvia Earle emphasizes the urgent need for ocean conservation and awareness as she continues her pioneering work in marine protection.
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fromNature
4 days ago

Quantum computers tackle unexplored particle physics

Quantum simulations can now model energy release from string breaking, enhancing understanding of subatomic particle interactions.
#earthquake
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fromSFGATE
3 days ago

The Next Great Quake Could Triple Flood Risk in the Pacific Northwest

The Pacific Northwest is at risk of a devastating megathrust earthquake.
Subsidence could increase flooding threats after the great quake.
Flood maps may not account for the full impact of subsidence.
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fromSFGATE
3 days ago

The Next Great Quake Could Triple Flood Risk in the Pacific Northwest

The Pacific Northwest is at risk of a devastating megathrust earthquake.
Subsidence could increase flooding threats after the great quake.
Flood maps may not account for the full impact of subsidence.
#fx
fromNature
4 days ago

Trump moves to slash NSF: why are the proposed budget cuts so big?

The president's budget request will not necessarily be put into practice: it must be approved by the US Congress.
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fromInverse
3 days ago

The Most Iconic Sci-Fi Horror Franchise Adds A Fresh Superhero Twist

This new technology turns what used to be children into essentially supersoldiers, the Alien equivalent of a superhero team to defend the Earth.
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fromtime.com
3 days ago

How and When You Can See June's Spectacular Strawberry Moon

The Strawberry Moon, named for the June strawberry harvest, is the sixth full moon of 2025 and is a must-see celestial event, peaking on June 11, 2025.
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fromMail Online
4 days ago

Is THIS where aliens are? Scientists discover a habitable Super-Earth

Chinese scientists found a 'super-Earth' exoplanet that may support extraterrestrial life due to its likely liquid water.
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fromNature
5 days ago

Male mice can grow female organs - if their mothers lack iron

Iron deficiency in mice mothers can lead to offspring with female organs despite male genes, indicating a complex role of environment in sex determination.
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fromFuturism
4 days ago

Inventor Builds Actual Laser Gun That Literally Sets Stuff on Fire When You Pull the Trigger

A YouTuber builds a handheld laser gun capable of melting pennies, demonstrating extreme power and significant safety risks.
fromBuzzFeed
3 days ago

People Have Just Learned How Old Adam Scott Is, And It's Safe To Say That Their Minds Are Blown

"It appears that I've severely underestimated Adam Scott's age," the top comment reads. "I'm shocked Adam Scott has a daughter this old," somebody else wrote.
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fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

A High IQ Makes You an Outsider, Not a Genius

"In 1956, a 10-year-old girl from Missouri took the Stanford-Binet IQ test, scoring an equivalent IQ north of 220, lauded as the highest childhood score ever."
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fromColossal
4 days ago

In a Rare Daytime Appearance, Flying Foxes Keep Cool in an Indian River

"It was a summer afternoon, and we were on a day trip to click these amazing creatures, the fruit bat. We waited almost two-and-a-half hours with nothing to see in the intense heat."
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#nature
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

What Term Is Used for the Ultimate Merger of Man and Machine?

Every weekday, Ray Hamel hosts a fresh quiz featuring unique questions on various topics, testing your knowledge and ability to compete with others.
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#biodiversity
fromInverse
4 days ago

35 Years Ago, One Underrated Star Trek Episode Left Many Unanswered Questions

The episode 'Transfigurations' presents a unique narrative where an alien transforms into something greater, ultimately raising questions about identity and evolution within the Trek universe.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Can dolls really be haunted? And did the infamous Annabelle lead a jailbreak in New Orleans?

Reports of Annabelle going missing and causing local disasters while on tour in May have been proliferating online, leading to fear in cities like Chicago.
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fromIndependent
5 days ago

Leaving Cert hacks: How students can maximise their brain power for their exams

When preparing for exams, it's crucial to prioritize sleep, maintain a balanced diet, and manage anxiety effectively to perform at your best.
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fromNature
1 week ago

Daily briefing: CAR-T proves its worth in hard-to-treat solid tumours

CAR T cell therapy shows promise in treating solid tumors, with improved patient outcomes despite side effects.
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fromBrooklyn Eagle
5 days ago

An accidental discovery at a planetarium opens a window into the universe's inner workings

A planetarium show led to the discovery of a spiral shape in the Oort Cloud, reshaping our understanding of the solar system's outer region.
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fromFuturism
5 days ago

Terrifying Footage Shows Tourists Fleeing Epic Volcanic Eruption

Massive volcanic eruptions pose significant hazards to nearby tourists but are rare in causing injuries.
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fromMail Online
5 days ago

Earth vibrated for 9 DAYS following a 650ft mega-tsunami

A massive 650ft mega-tsunami caused a mysterious seismic signal that baffled scientists, confirmed two years later through satellite technology.
#technology
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Caribbean beaches blighted by record masses of stinking seaweed

Record levels of sargassum are disrupting Caribbean ecosystems and tourism.
The reasons behind increasing sargassum levels remain unclear.
fromKqed
5 days ago

Why Mosquitoes Buzz in Your Ear | KQED

Mosquitoes have a unique mating ritual where males listen to the wingbeats of females, whose frequency is around 400 hertz, to locate them.
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fromKqed
5 months ago

Want a Cozy, Free Home? Ask This Caterpillar How | KQED

Grass skipper caterpillars ingeniously create shelters from grass or leaves, providing them safety from predators. They are also skilled dancers in their courtship rituals.
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