How many stars are there in space?
Scientists have a good estimate on the staggering number of stars in the universe.
September 20, 2021
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Technology
Facebook's algorithms fueled massive foreign propaganda campaigns during the 2020 election – here's
You have evolved to tap into the wisdom of the crowds. But on social media your cognitive biases can lead you astray, something…
September 20, 2021
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New treatments for COVID-19 may stave off the worst effects of the virus
Medications to treat COVID-19 are in no way a substitute for the vaccine. But under the right circumstances, some show great…
September 20, 2021
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A giant space rock demolished an ancient Middle Eastern city and everyone in it – possibly inspiring
New research suggests that fire from the sky in the form of a small asteroid annihilated a city near the Dead Sea 3,600…
September 20, 2021
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Directed energy weapons shoot painful but non-lethal beams – are similar weapons behind the Havana s
Electromagnetic beams of the right power and wavelength can cause pain and zap electronics. Could they also be used to disrupt…
September 17, 2021
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How many satellites are orbiting Earth?
In the past decade, the number of satellites in orbit has skyrocketed thanks to tiny electronics and cheap launches. The…
September 17, 2021
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Facebook has known for a year and a half that Instagram is bad for teens despite claiming otherwise
There is ample research about how harmful Instagram is for teen girls, especially around body image. It turns out Facebook’s…
September 16, 2021
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Political orientation predicts science denial – here's what that means for getting Americans vaccina
Republicans are four times as likely as Democrats to say they’re not going to get the COVID-19 vaccine. What’s behind…
September 16, 2021
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James Webb Space Telescope: An astronomer on the team explains how to send a giant telescope to spac
The largest orbital telescope ever made will allow astronomers to study the atmospheres of alien planets, learn about how…
September 15, 2021
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Apple's plan to scan your phone raises the stakes on a key question: Can you trust Big Tech?
Big Tech makes a lot of promises about protecting privacy, but the reality is that using the industry’s products is a…
September 14, 2021
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What happens when your foot falls asleep?
An exercise physiologist explains how it’s a problem of communication between your brain and your body.
September 13, 2021
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How 'engagement' makes you vulnerable to manipulation and misinformation on social media
You have evolved to tap into the wisdom of the crowds. But on social media your cognitive biases can lead you astray.
September 10, 2021
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9/11 survivors' exposure to toxic dust and the chronic health conditions that followed offer lessons
Those directly exposed to toxic dust and trauma on and after 9/11 carry with them a generation of chronic health conditions,…
September 10, 2021
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SpaceX Inspiration4 mission will send 4 people with minimal training into orbit – and bring space to
The Inspiration4 mission is sending four civilians to space for three days. Though still funded by a billionaire, the mission…
September 10, 2021
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Data science education lacks a much-needed focus on ethics
Undergraduate programs are springing up across the US to meet the burgeoning demand for workers trained in big data. Yet…
September 8, 2021
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Wildfire burn scars can intensify and even trigger thunderstorms, leading to catastrophic flooding –
An atmospheric scientist and sailplane pilot describes why large areas of burned land can produce clouds and rainstorms.
September 7, 2021
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Elon Musk’s Tesla Bot raises serious concerns – but probably not the ones you think
If you see the Tesla Bot as a joke or a harbinger of a dystopian future, you could be missing the real threat, which has…
September 7, 2021
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Why are planets round?
Gravity, mass and centrifugal force all contribute to the final shape of a planet.
September 7, 2021
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Dance and movement therapy holds promise for treating anxiety and depression, as well as deeper psyc
The COVID-19 pandemic and a growing global refugee crisis have shone a light on the ever-increasing need for new approaches…
September 3, 2021
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5 reasons video games should be more widely used in school
While China has taken steps to rein in the playing of video games among students during the school week, a U.S. scholar…
September 3, 2021
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