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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Technology
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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Researchers trained mice to control seemingly random bursts of dopamine in their brains, challenging
Mouse brains produce random, strong bursts of dopamine and are able to control them. This may challenge many long-held ideas…
September 2, 2021
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Feds are increasing use of facial recognition systems – despite calls for a moratorium
Politicians of all stripes, computer professionals and even big-tech executives are calling on government to hit the brakes…
September 1, 2021
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Zinc-infused proteins are the secret that allows scorpions, spiders and ants to puncture tough skin
Many small animals make their teeth and claws from a smooth blend of proteins and heavy elements. These materials can form…
September 1, 2021
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Hurricane Ida turned into a monster thanks to a giant warm patch in the Gulf of Mexico – here's what
Ida exploded from a weak hurricane to a powerful Category 4 storm in less than 24 hours, thanks to heat from an ocean eddy.…
August 31, 2021
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Breathing wildfire smoke can affect the brain and sperm, as well as the lungs
Here are some of the ways wildfire smoke particles or the inflammatory signals they cause could reach the brain and what…
August 30, 2021
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What happens when the COVID-19 vaccines enter the body – a road map for kids and grown-ups
An infectious disease doctor explains the science behind COVID-19 vaccines at a level that children – and adults – of…
August 30, 2021
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Data privacy laws in the US protect profit but prevent sharing data for public good – people want th
Profit-friendly data privacy laws in the U.S. are out of step with public sentiment and hinder uses the public supports,…
August 30, 2021
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The Taliban reportedly have control of US biometric devices – a lesson in life-and-death consequence
The potential failure of the U.S. military to protect information that can identify Afghan citizens raises questions about…
August 30, 2021
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Poison ivy can work itchy evil on your skin – here's how
Two dermatologists explain the itchy and unpleasant allergic reaction this plant can cause in up to 90% of people who encounter…
August 27, 2021
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Vaccines could affect how the coronavirus evolves - but that's no reason to skip your shot
A 2015 paper on chicken virus evolution is being taken out of context and used to fuel fears about COVID-19 vaccines. Its…
August 27, 2021
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Scientists are using new satellite tech to find glow-in-the-dark milky seas of maritime lore
When conditions are just right in some parts of the Indian Ocean, a type of bacteria will multiply and start to glow. Satellites…
August 26, 2021
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Specialized cells maintain healthy pregnancy by teaching the mother's immune system not to attack de
How the immune system learns not to attack a developing fetus and placenta is important to understanding pregnancy and its…
August 25, 2021
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Is climate change to blame for extreme weather events? Attribution science says yes, for some – here
A new attribution study finds human-caused climate change made Europe’s July floods more likely. What about Tennessee’s…
August 25, 2021
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Pregnant or worried about infertility? Get vaccinated against COVID-19
A COVID-19 vaccine does not cause infertility – but it can protect you from the dangerous complications of contracting…
August 25, 2021
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COVID-19 has spurred investments in air filtration for K-12 schools – but these technologies aren't
Air-ventilation upgrades have been badly needed in U.S. classroooms since long before the pandemic. Low-tech filtration…
August 24, 2021
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The fertility industry is poorly regulated – and would-be parents can lose out on having children as
An unknown number of people have lost their dreams of parenthood because of storage disasters at fertility clinics. These…
August 23, 2021
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Why the feds are investigating Tesla's Autopilot and what that means for the future of self-driving
An autonomous vehicle expert explains how Tesla’s Autopilot works, what prompted US authorities to investigate the system…
August 23, 2021
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