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Parallel worlds exist and interact with our world, say physicists

Theory explains many of the bizarre observations made in quantum mechanics.



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What if wind farms could power the world?

IEA report calculates the promise of wind energy in the coming years, and it's immense.




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When will the lights in the night sky blink off forever?

Scientists have just made the most precise measurement yet of how fast the universe is expanding.




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Physicists may have discovered a fifth force of nature

If the results can be replicated, 'this would be a no-brainer Nobel Prize,' according to one researcher.



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Reusable plastic bags are worse than the single-use bags they were meant to replace

Whatever your intent, the statistics show you're probably only using those reusable bags once.




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Microbe that eats meteorites might hint at our alien origins

Similar organisms might have seeded the early Earth with life.




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Monster 75-foot wave loomed off the California coast during the holiday weekend

A wave in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Cape Mendocino is one of the tallest waves ever recorded.



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Hermit crabs are dying by the millions after swapping their shells for plastic

Researchers counted nearly 600,000 dead hermit crabs on one island chain alone.




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Magnetic north shifting by 30 miles a year, might signal pole reversal

The magnetic pole is moving faster than at any time in human history, causing major problems for navigation and migratory wildlife.



  • Climate & Weather

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Could ancient stone circles have been conduits for lightning strikes?

New evidence of a massive lightning strike at the center of an ancient stone circle offers clues.



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We finally solved the mystery of why this 'boring' bird has such colorful chicks

The American coot is not as boring as it looks. These ducks are hiding some rather mischievous behavior under that boring veneer.




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Gold bar found in Mexico City park was an Aztec treasure looted by conquistadors

The artifact was probably dropped by conquistadors as they fled from the city.



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We know more about how the victims of Vesuvius died — and it's grim

The volcanic eruption of Vesuvius in A.D. 79 was so intense it turned one man's brain into glass.



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Majestic neon 'sky dunes' are a newly discovered form of the northern lights

The new auroral form called a sky dune has been discovered by amateur stargazers.




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An egg a day keeps the doctor away?

Having an egg a day doesn't impact your risk of heart disease and lowers your risk of Type 2 diabetes.




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Australian Aboriginal tale might be the oldest story ever told

New evidence suggests this same story has been passed on for 37,000 years.



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Physicists just 'held' an individual atom for the first time

The groundbreaking quantum experiment could allow us to build things on the atomic level.



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No age group is immune to coronavirus, but why are so few infants getting sick?

Scientists are at a loss to explain why infants seem largely resistant to the coronavirus, but new studies are providing clues.



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We may know how the bizarre, cigar-shaped interstellar object 'Oumuamua was formed

The object 'Oumuamua may have been tumbling through interstellar space for billions of years, scientists say.




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Drug lord's rogue hippos taking over Colombia

Pablo Escobar’s legacy of mayhem continues by way of a thriving population of giant African mammals.




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One of the oldest bald eagles ever recorded just crashed through a man's window

The eagle that smashed through a Wyoming man's window was bearing a leg band from 1989.




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This little owl was found in a ditch, but her reason for being there was a surprise

A rescued owl nicknamed Plump had to go on a diet so she could fly again.




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Why a turtle's shell is so important

A turtle's shell is a lot more fragile than it looks, which is we need to stop looking at it as a suit of armor.




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Wild grey seal filmed 'clapping' on camera for the first time

Researchers from Newcastle University captures a wild grey seal 'clapping' on camera for the first time.




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This one cave salamander stayed completely still for 7 years, but it wasn't dead

Maybe it was on a meditation retreat.




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Meet the pangolin, an adorable endangered creature

All 8 species of pangolin are in decline due to illegal trade, but conservationists hope to save them by softening the scaly animal's image.




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Orangutan reaches out to 'rescue' man

Orangutan extends hand to 'rescue' man in snake-infested water during safari in Borneo.




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Thousands of feral horses to be removed from national park after Australian wildfires

Australia's feral horses will be removed from national park lands to help wildfire-damaged areas come back. The goal is relocation, but not all will survive.




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Some birds watch other birds to see if what they're eating is good ... or gross

Blue tits and great tits keep an eye on how their bird friends react to certain foods.




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Cheetah cubs born through IVF offer hope for their species

Cheetah cubs born through in vitro fertilization are considered a 'groundbreaking scientific breakthrough.'




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Now we know the reason for the narwhal's tusk

Narwhals use their tusks for a number of different tasks, but scientists think they've found the most important one.




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All it took for these zoo pandas to mate was for humans to go away

The zoo had been trying for 10 years to encourage pandas Ying Ying and Le Le to mate. All it took was a coronavirus lockdown.




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Horses and dogs share universal play language

Despite their size difference, horses and dogs understand and mimic each other when they play.




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The first gray wolf in more than 100 years may have returned to northern France

A surveillance camera may have captured an image of the elusive European gray wolf.




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How to track migratory birds near you

These websites can help you figure out which migratory birds will be coming through your area.




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Garter snakes form surprisingly strong, human-like friendships

New research finds eastern garter snakes prefer to spend their time with their friends, just like humans do.




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Fisherman visits dolphin every day to make up for the missing tourists

Without humans visiting him, loneliness was starting to wear on this bottlenose dolphin.




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How exoskeletons are strengthening Japan's workforce

These wearable devices are made specifically to lend strength and enhance lifting ability, and they are helping an aging population stay on the workforce.



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You're busy. Here's how to (really) make time for friendships

It might take a little more effort than when you were younger, but it's worth it to keep your friends close.




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Why the mountain pika is an adorable proxy for the effects of climate change

The mountain pika is sensitive to temperature change. Warmer mountains and less snowpack are problems for this rabbit relative.




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Most plastics in our recycling bins aren't getting recycled, new report finds

Just because you put plastic items in the recycling bin, doesn't mean they get recycled.




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What if whale migration isn't for food or calves?

All types of whales undergo long migrations each year, and new research points to a surprising reason: They need to shed their skin.




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'Cashless' stores don't work for everyone

A cashless store or even a cashless society is more convenient for businesses, so some try to avoid cash, but our society need bills and change to be equitable.




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Caterpillar 'plastivores' can eat and digest plastic bags

Could plastic-eating waxworms be part of the solution to our plastic pollution?




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Tips from an introvert on how to enjoy being alone during coronavirus

Introverts have traditionally had to learn to be more outgoing, but during coronavirus, it's the extroverts' turn to learn new behaviors.



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Walking is the calming, restorative activity we need right now

Walking outside is having a moment, helping us clear our heads of coronavirus worries and breathe some fresh air.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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This coronavirus calculator shows how many lives you save with social distancing

Show this coronavirus social distancing calculator to those people in your life who don't 'believe in' staying home.




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What is a solar tower and how does it work?

Solar towers, a sun-powered renewable energy source, offer plenty of advantages.




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3 different early human ancestors lived at the same time, in the same place

Newly discovered fossilized skulls found in South African cave show Australopithecus, Paranthropus and Homo erectus living together in the same era.



  • Arts & Culture

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8 creative techniques to keep coral reefs alive

Since the threats to coral reefs vary depending on location, scientists are customizing solutions to help them survive.