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Phoenix galaxy cluster in the act of extreme cooling
The core of a massive cluster of galaxies appears to be pumping out far more stars than it should. Now…
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Even epic rainfall may not be enough to refill SoCal’s aquifers
Even though immense rains repeatedly pummeled California in 2023, they barely helped recharge aquifers drawn down by decades of drought…
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C.D.C. Study Finds Silent Bird Flu Infections in Dairy Veterinarians
Three dairy veterinarians, including one who worked only in states with no known bird flu outbreaks in cows, had recent,…
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Chilling simulations predict devastation of ‘city-killer’ YR4 asteroid
Ready or not, 2024 YR4 is coming to an orbit near you. Chilling animations depict the apocalyptic impact that “city-killer”…
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Supercomputer runs largest and most complicated simulation of the universe ever
The potential for our understanding of the universe has taken a giant leap forward after Frontier, a supercomputer based in…
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Can you really die of a broken heart?
Dying of heartbreak is a trope that often pops up in myth and fantasy. In Star Wars, Padmé Amidala may…
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Global warming and mass extinctions: What we can learn from plants from the last ice age
Global warming is producing a rapid loss of plant species — according to estimates, roughly 600 plant species have died…
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How astrology predicted and reflects this week’s volcano eruptions
Holy hell fire, there’s been not one, not two, but three volcanoes actively shaking and scorching the Earth this week.…
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A cosmic neutrino of unknown origins smashes energy records
A neutrino from space recently plunged into the Mediterranean Sea with an energy that blows all other known neutrinos out…
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Eating poop is surprisingly common among animals
B12: Also known as cobalamin, it’s a vitamin that plays a role in the proper function and development of blood…
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