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This is what democracy looks like. #NoKings
October 18, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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Scientists Just Discovered a Whole New Type of Connection Between Neurons
Super-resolution microscopes have revealed a whole new type of connection between neurons in mouse and human brains.
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October 19, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Watch: Moment massive dust storm surges through US state of Arizona
A thick wall of dark dust was propelled by thunderstorm winds through parts of Arizona's Pinal County.
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August 26, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Quantum Teleportation Was Achieved Over Internet For The First Time
In 2024, a quantum state of light was successfully teleported through more than 30 kilometers (around 18 miles) of fiber optic cable amid a torrent of internet traffic – a feat of engineering once con...
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July 20, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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June 30, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Scientists Create Biodegradable Plastic Alternative That's Literally Alive
Swiss scientists have created a new plastic-like material that's flexible, biodegradable, and even edible.
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June 1, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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Scientists Discover Oldest Reptile Tracks, Rewriting Evolution Timeline
The emergence of four-legged animals known as tetrapods was a key step in the evolution of many species today – including humans.
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May 15, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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'All good things must come to an end': The Who announce North America farewell tour dates
British rock band The Who are to say their final goodbye to North America this summer. Singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist Pete Townshend confirmed Thursday that they will perform hits from six-decade ...
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May 11, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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May 5, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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May 4, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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20 unforgettable images of Earth's animal kingdom
'10 Years of Remembering Wildlife' raises money for conservation efforts.
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April 27, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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Donald's babysitters must have been *extra-busy* today keeping that thin-skinned toddler from seeing pics of all the thousands of people throughout America taking to streets to say they are OVER Trump and Musk and the chaos/destruction they bring.
April 5, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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‘Hands Off!’ protesters across US rally against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk | CNN
Over 1,400 protests against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are expected across all 50 states on Saturday, organized by a pro-democracy movement in response to what organizers call a “hostile tak...
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April 6, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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April skygazing: A pink micromoon, the Lyrid meteor shower, and more
Jupiter and the moon mingle with the Pleiades and you have a great chance to see Messier 94.
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April 1, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Judge allows 'New York Times' copyright case against OpenAI to go forward
The legal fight could have far-reaching implications for the media and artificial intelligence industries.
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March 27, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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JWST Detects Carbon Dioxide Outside Solar System For First Time
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has achieved groundbreaking discoveries in the field of exoplanet studies.
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March 20, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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NASA Reports Sea Levels Rose by 'Unexpected' Amount in Earth's Hottest Year
Global sea levels rose more than expected in 2024, Earth's hottest year on record, according to an analysis released Thursday by the US space agency NASA.
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March 14, 2025 at 4:54 AM
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128 New Moons Found Orbiting Saturn in Mindblowing Discovery
The race between Jupiter and Saturn for the most moons in the Solar System may have just finally come screeching to a halt.
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March 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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No bone spurs detected.
March 6, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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International Women's Day: Female Science Stars to Follow in 2025
Female science communicators are taking social media by storm in 2025.
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March 8, 2025 at 3:48 AM
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Dismantling of Education Department puts future of trillions of dollars in student loans in question | CNN Politics
As President Donald Trump prepares to order the dismantling of the Department of Education, the financial arm of the agency – which makes loans directly to borrowers and manages trillions of dollars i...
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March 8, 2025 at 3:47 AM
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How to see the upcoming ‘blood moon’ total lunar eclipse
The full moon will take on a red in the wee hours of the morning on March 14.
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March 6, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Scrolling Through Social Media Has a Unique Effect on Your Body
The typical adult in the UK spends nearly two hours on social media per day.
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March 5, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Highlights: Firefly ‘Blue Ghost’ lunar lander touches down on the moon | CNN
A robotic lunar lander built by Texas-based Firefly has successfully landed on the moon, becoming only the second private-sector company ever to complete such a feat.
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March 3, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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Africa's internet: The ship keeping the continent connected
The BBC joins a mission aboard the Léon Thévenin to repair an undersea fibre optic cable.
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February 27, 2025 at 2:51 AM