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Why Does Earth Have Only 1 Moon While Saturn Has 146?
Why Does Earth Have Only 1 Moon While Saturn Has 146?
You might think the answer is simple. But there are two theories.
The Conversation U.S.
Jul 17
Back from the Brink: Wild Animal Revivals to Celebrate
Back from the Brink: Wild Animal Revivals to Celebrate
While many creatures big and small remain threatened, several have bounded back
Richard Gordon
Jul 16
Was Lucy Furry or Naked? On Human Ancestors, Nudity and Shame.
Was Lucy Furry or Naked? On Human Ancestors, Nudity and Shame.
The way Lucy has been depicted in newspapers, textbooks and museums may be all wrong
The Conversation U.S.
Jul 11
Iron Hands: A Brief History of Amputations and Prosthetics
Iron Hands: A Brief History of Amputations and Prosthetics
Modern limb replacements trace back to radical new thinking during the Renaissance, forced by gunpowder warfare
The Conversation U.S.
Jul 9
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Wait. People Survived Pompeii?
Wait. People Survived Pompeii?
The eruption of Mount Vesuvius is depicted as a tale of annihilation. Here’s the rest of the story.
The Conversation U.S.
Jun 26
Do Eye Exercises Really Improve Sight?
Do Eye Exercises Really Improve Sight?
Ads promise you can throw away your glasses. You might want to keep them around to read the actual science, however.
The Conversation U.S.
Jun 18
Is My Microwave Nuking Me?
Is My Microwave Nuking Me?
Demystifying microwave oven myths, and how to cook safely
Annie Foley
Jun 26
Why are Animals Shrinking Worldwide?
Why are Animals Shrinking Worldwide?
Mammals, birds, fish, lizards and bugs are downsizing dramatically, a clear sign something’s up
Robert Roy Britt
Jun 17
Is it OK to Use My Oven During a Heat Wave?
Is it OK to Use My Oven During a Heat Wave?
It’s fresh fruit season and there are things I need to bake. I did the math on when to use the oven and when to make other plans.
Matt Traverso
Jul 8
10 Fantastic Space Fireworks Photos
10 Fantastic Space Fireworks Photos
Amazing images of celestial pyrotechnics, from stellar birth to explosive cosmic destruction
Robert Roy Britt
Jul 3
New Clock is Most Accurate Ever
New Clock is Most Accurate Ever
This atomic timekeeper would lose no more than 1 second if it ran for 30 billion years
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Jul 3
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