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There could be a different kind of sentience after a person dies.

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Scientists uncover mysterious 'third state' of existence beyond boundaries of life and death

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This spider-bot costs a little over $17 of materials.

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Portuguese teens build amazing spider robot to replant forests decimated by wildfires

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Unorthodox researchers found that people behave better when Batman shows up in real life. No, seriously.

The appearance of Batman encourages pro-social behavior.

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Neuroscientists say this might be the most relaxing song ever recorded

Enya’s got nothing on this song.

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Paralyzed at just 18, a breakthrough robotic exoskeleton device has her walking again

"It's an opportunity that I never thought I was going to have again in my life.”

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Experts say a 'mind wandering' technique unleashes ADHD's incredible creative potential

People with ADHD have great creative thinking abilities.

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NASA confirms Earth has an extra 'moon' for the next 58 years. Here's how big it is.

2025 PN7 is going to hang around us for a while.

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Feeling burnt out? Scientists discovered the type of music recharges and repairs your mind.

“This brain hack reboot can improve focus, mood, and energy.”

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So long, 24-hour days. Astrophysicist warns the shortest day in history is weeks away.

"Earth's rotation is speeding up."

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Amazing Aussie spider robot can 3D print a 2,100-square-foot house in a single day

Here’s what real estate experts are saying.

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Sorry, Jaws, Australian shark experts have created the first bite-resistant wetsuits

Would you wear this around a Great White?

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NASA can't find 'another explanation' for unusual Mars rock formations than ancient life

"So this very well could be the clearest sign of life that we've ever found on Mars."