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In Earth’s quietest room, even 45 minutes are unbearable for anyone
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Certain insect populations are rapidly declining. A researcher explores why.

Photo credit: Canva, manfredxy (left, cropped) / Зображення користувача Volodymyr Maksymchuk (right, cropped)
Earth's heartbeat, microseisms, 26-second pulse, seismology, Bight of Bonny, Jack Oliver, geological mystery, Gulf of Guinea, seismic tremors, Earth science
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Scientists puzzled by Earth's 'heartbeat' that triggers little tremors every 26 seconds

From ocean waves to fractured sediments, every explanation for the strange, rhythmic seismic tremor has left experts with more questions.

Wow signal, Jerry Ehman, Big Ear Radio Observatory, extraterrestrial intelligence, aliens, magnetar, Abel Méndez, astrophysics, hydrogen cloud, space mystery
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The mystery of a strange radio signal that came from space 50 years ago may finally be solved

“We’re not saying that this is definitely the case. We’re saying that it’s a very exciting hypothesis.”

Brady Feigl, doppelgangers, baseball, DNA test, virtual twins, Tommy John surgery, Inside Edition, genetics, coincidence, lookalikes
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Two baseball players have the same name, height, and surgery scar. A DNA test revealed the truth.

A surgery mix-up led a pitcher to discover his exact doppelganger on another team.

Yonaguni Monument, underwater pyramid, Japan, lost city, Atlantis, Masaaki Kimura, Robert Schoch, archaeology, marine geology, ancient civilization
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Japan's 10,000-year-old underwater 'pyramid' remains a baffling scientific mystery

Experts have spent decades arguing over the Yonaguni Monument, with many convinced the massive structure is actually just a natural formation.

military sleep method, fall asleep fast, insomnia hack, U.S. Navy Pre-Flight School, sleep technique, Sharon Ackman, fighter pilot sleep, progressive muscle relaxation, sleep tips, 2 minute sleep
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The U.S. Navy's secret to falling asleep in 120 seconds is a game-changer for insomniacs

Developed for fighter pilots facing high-stress combat, this simple 4-step hack reportedly has a 96% success rate after six weeks of practice.

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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.”

psychology, powerful tools, music, emotional behavior, scientists, brainwave activity, mood, mental fatiguemental fatigue
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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.”

studies, social status, social class, scientific research, empathy
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Startling study: People who think they're high-class may struggle to grasp others' feelings

The higher you climb on the ladder, the harder it might get to understand others