After previous tests ended in explosions, the powerful rocket, a version of which will carry astronauts to the moon for NASA, is scheduled to take off Thursday morning from South Texas.After previous tests ended in explosions, the powerful rocket, a version of which will carry astronauts to the moon for NASA, is scheduled to take […]
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Paul Alexander, who died at 78, was paralyzed with polio at age 6 and relied on the machine to breathe. Still, he was able to earn a law degree, write a book and, late in life, build a following on TikTok.Paul Alexander, who died at 78, was paralyzed with polio at age 6 and relied
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Many patients are reluctant to undergo colonoscopies or conduct at-home fecal tests. Doctors see potential in another screening method.Many patients are reluctant to undergo colonoscopies or conduct at-home fecal tests. Doctors see potential in another screening method. Read More
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A new study argues that the change brought these females an evolutionary advantage — and perhaps did the same for humans.A new study argues that the change brought these females an evolutionary advantage — and perhaps did the same for humans. Read More
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State-owned Petrobras could soon be the world’s third-biggest oil producer, in stark contrast to the country’s promises to fight climate change and slow Amazon destruction.State-owned Petrobras could soon be the world’s third-biggest oil producer, in stark contrast to the country’s promises to fight climate change and slow Amazon destruction. Read More
Brazil’s Clashing Goals: Protect the Amazon and Pump Lots More Oil Read More »
Despite a common narrative that male mammals tend to dwarf female ones, fewer than half of mammalian species display that pattern, a new study suggests.Despite a common narrative that male mammals tend to dwarf female ones, fewer than half of mammalian species display that pattern, a new study suggests. Read More
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An 11th-century astrolabe, a complex instrument for precisely mapping the heavens, recently turned up in an Italian museum.An 11th-century astrolabe, a complex instrument for precisely mapping the heavens, recently turned up in an Italian museum. Read More
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Researchers are documenting a phenomenon that seems to help the dying, as well as those they leave behind.Researchers are documenting a phenomenon that seems to help the dying, as well as those they leave behind. Read More
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Scientists never imagined that the blind cave salamanders called olms willingly left their caves. But at numerous aboveground springs, there they were.Scientists never imagined that the blind cave salamanders called olms willingly left their caves. But at numerous aboveground springs, there they were. Read More
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A new study reveals that cicadas can discharge urine with far more force than their size would suggest. This spring’s output could be significant.A new study reveals that cicadas can discharge urine with far more force than their size would suggest. This spring’s output could be significant. Read More
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