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NASA and Firefly Aerospace have released incredible hi-def photos of a sunset from the moon.

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NASA releases stunning hi-def photos of sunset from the Moon

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AMU is offering a lifeline to American scientists who want to continue their research.

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French university offers jobs to American scientists afraid of government censorship

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Northwestern University study shows brewing tea removes lead, toxic metals from water

Another reason to put the kettle on.

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New psychological study suggests being ugly could actually help you in court

The “ugly leniency effect” could offset the stereotype that pretty folks get better treatment.

Photos of an Egyptian sarcophagus and a person inhaling deeply

Ancient Egyptian mummies actually smell nice, according to science

"We were surprised at the pleasantness of them," said one researcher

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A doctor wanted a treatment for his sick daughter and ended up saving millions of children

Learn about the person who developed 40 different vaccines.

In Earth’s quietest room, even 45 minutes are unbearable for anyone
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In Earth’s quietest room, even 45 minutes are unbearable for anyone

Standing in the room gives people creeps, making them feel as if they're losing their spatial balance and orientation.

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Northwestern University scientists can create batteries out of industrial waste

Turning waste from vitamin production into green energy.

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New research finds that social activity could prevent or delay onset dementia by 5 years

Want to prevent or delay dementia? Just hang out with your buds!

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Awesome chart shows you how far you can drive on empty.

Every car is different.

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Dogs can recognize a bad person and there’s science to prove it

Science confirms that dogs can recognize a bad person.

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Scientific American to use the term 'climate emergency' in magazine's future coverage

"This idea is not a journalistic fancy," writes a senior editor. "We are on solid scientific ground."

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Scientists find that human-made objects now outweigh all life on Earth

"The science-fiction scenario of an engineered planet is already here."

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For the first time in 800 years, Saturn and Jupiter will align to make a 'Christmas star'

Be sure to look up at the skies on December 21.

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You've probably seen claims of 'science denial' being on the rise. Turns out, it's not true.

The news often paints a different story but TRUST in scientific leaders is actually on the rise.

Life's purpose comes from our minds' amazing ability to extract meaning from the world

This drive defines everything we do or say.

Culture

The 'harbinger zip codes' where Americans reliably pick losing candidates and products

How often you use coupons is one of the deciding factors.

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A rocket scientist's solution to the complex challenge of re-opening America's schools

The U.S. has successfully completed moonshots before. We can do it again.

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