How The World Would Look With Just 1,000 People
Imagine an apocalypse of some kind leaves a representative selection of 1,000 people behind. What would this new society look like? How would the world change?
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'Intelligence In A Dish': How Biocomputers Could Make Science Fiction A Reality
As the world braced for the long-term effects of artificial intelligence in 2023, researchers announced new developments in biocomputing. Here's the story.
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According To A University Of Oregon Study, Worms Get The Munchies
It's scientifically proven that marijuana makes some people feel hungry. The same effect occurs in another unlikely organism: a small nematode worm.
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What Is An RUD, The Gaming Term That Became Elon Musk's Way Of Describing SpaceX Disasters?
On Twitter, SpaceX used a three-word phrase to describe the company's unmanned Starship rocket explosion in a test flight, which took place on April 20, 2023.
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Captivating Earth Creatures Born And Raised In Space
The first astronauts were animals, and some have even started families in space. Here are some captivating earth creatures born and raised in space.
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The Normal (Yet Disturbing) Side Effect Of Death You Probably Don't Want To Know About
Death: it's a part of life, or as William Shakespeare described it, "the undiscovered country." Here's a normal (yet disturbing) side effect of death.
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The Deepest Fish Ever Caught On Camera Was Found Over 5 Miles Under The Sea
While many look to space for exploratory inspiration, others look to the bluest depths of Earth's oceans. Here's the deepest fish ever caught on camera.
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14 Creatures You Didn't Realize Were Pollinators
People are starting to recognize how important pollinators are, but there's plenty more to learn. Here are 14 creatures you didn't realize were pollinators.
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Every Animal That Has Been To Space
Humans weren't the first to be launched into space. Many animals came before them, paving the way for humans.
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The Mysterious WWII Case Of The Body In The Cylinder
In 1941, at a time of mass carnage and destruction, a mysterious sealed cylinder was found along the side of the road in the city of Liverpool in Great Britain.
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US Army Flyovers Have Caused Lizards To Engage In A Very Human Behavior
A study has taken a look at the possible effects of stressors on a species of lizard in the American Southwest, the Colorado checkered whiptail.
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How The Flynn Effect Reveals Changes In IQ Over Time
In 2013, philosopher James Flynn got on stage and did a TED Talk about "the Flynn effect." Here's how this effect reveals changes in IQ over time.
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The Worst Monsoon Disasters In History
While monsoons are simply a change in wind, they can also bring lots of rain and subsequent flooding, causing disaster.
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The 1967 Program That Eerily Predicted Many Facets Of Modern Life
From "The Jetsons" to "The Matrix," "The Terminator" to "The Last of Us," it's clear that humanity is more than a bit obsessed with its own fate.
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'Natural Causes' Is One Of The Most Common Deaths Globally, But What Does It Actually Mean?
'Natural causes' is one of the most common deaths globally and one we often hear about for celebrities. It sounds vague, but here's what it actually means.
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These Theories Will Change The Way You Think About Dreaming
Dreams can get a bit bizarre. They follow their own logic, seem full of abstract occurrences or physically impossible scenarios, and are sometimes disturbing.
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How To Survive A Plane Crash, According To Experts
Many passengers are not aware of the fact that they can survive if they know what to do if a plane crash happens. So, let's talk about what the experts advise.
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The Many Reasons People Experience Birthday Depression
It's birthday time! A time to celebrate your lack of death since birth. But for various reasons, many people instead experience birthday depression.
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Here's Why A Honeybee Sting Is Worse For The Bee
Bee stings: They're not fun, and if you're allergic to bee venom, they can be deadly. Interestingly, here's why a bee sting is worse for the bee.
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Researchers In China May Have Discovered The Oldest Flush Toilet In The World
What are we to make of a 2,400-year-old flush toilet -- an honest-to-goodness pipe-and-bowl flush toilet -- discovered in China in 2022?
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Mummified Bodies Uncovered In 17th-Century Italy Still Puzzle Scientists
If you were in Venzone, Italy in the country's northeast Alps circa 1647 or so, you might have spotted a mummy propped against a wall like a mannequin.
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The Torino Scale: The Measurement Of Asteroid Impact Explained
Scientists say an asteroid is poised to possibly hit Earth in 2046, but it's only a 1 on the Torino scale. Here's the measurement of asteroid impact explained.
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The Scary Way Neil DeGrasse Tyson Thinks The Universe Will End
The scary way Neil DeGrasse Tyson thinks the world will end is dramatic, but no need to worry. If it happens it will be a cool 22 billion years from now.
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How America's Pharmaceutical Industry Got Out Of Control
Drug companies in America have long enjoyed less oversight of their business practices. Here's how America's pharmaceutical industry got out of control.
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The James Webb Telescope Discovery That Defies How We View The Universe
The James Webb Space Telescope has taken pictures of entire galaxies spinning in the void 500 to 700 million years after the universe formed.
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Earth's Inner Core Has Another Layer Inside: A Gigantic Metal Ball
Earth's inner core has another, newly discovered layer inside: a gigantic metal ball comprised of nickel and iron.
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People Who Got Into Big Trouble For Selling Body Parts
The illegal sale of cadavers and organs has become a serious problem in the U.S. and elsewhere. Here are people who got into big trouble for selling body parts.
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