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Can Earth Trigger An Asteroid Quake? | Video
"We'll have a big effect on this rock ", says Denton S. Ebel (Chair, Division of Physical Science...
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Weird Quantum Theory Works in 'Big' Things
For the first time, scientists have shown the uncertainty principle in an object big enough to see.
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The 'New Arctic': Thinning Ice Is Changing Ecosystem
The Arctic's record sea ice melt in 2012 meant the growth of more algae, a carbon trap and rich f...
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Bigfoot DNA Discovered? Not So Fast
A published study fails to settle concerns over supposed Sasquatch DNA.
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New Sexual Revolution: Polyamory May Be Good for You
What swinging couples and committed polyamorists can teach monogamists about love.
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Unique Calls Reveal New Owl Species
The new owl is common in the foothills of Mount Rinjani, a volcano.
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The ancient supernova occurred in 1006 and was seen from all over Earth.
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Animals
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Dogs can pick out the faces of other dogs in a virtual line up of humans and other animals, a new stud...
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The Appendix: No Longer a Footnote?
The organ has independently evolved in mammals some 32 times.
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Environment
Endangered Species Act at 40: Rivals Find Commo...
The Endangered Species Act's 40th anniversary finds two of its fiercest adversaries at an accord.
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From getting digits at the church picnic to making your move on a sunny day, here are some tips for lu...
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History
Ancient Temple Discovered in Peru
Archaeologists uncovered a temple estimated to be up to 5,000 years old at the site of El Paraíso.
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This Cupid's arm is the width of a human hair.
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How much do you know about furry, feathery and scaly White House inhabitants?
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Taj Mahal: The Jewel of India
Shah Jahan built this monument of love for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
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The urinary system – also known as the renal system – produces...
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