A New Study Shows That Venus May Have Been Struck By Objects The Size Of Mars
Despite seeming like Earth's twin, Venus is a strange and mysterious place. Scientists haven't known what made it so odd, but that might have just changed.
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Scientists Say Catastrophic Wildfires Are The New Norm For Canada. Here's Why
Wildfires intensify across Canada as shifting climate patterns drive rising concerns over long-term damage and future impacts -- with no solution in sight.
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This Light Bulb Has Been On For Over A Century – Here's How It Works
The centennial light bulb has been running for over hundred years now, continuing to amaze everyone with its engineering. Here's how it's still glowing.
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10 Unexpected Energy Sources You Didn't Know Could Be Used As Fuel
Scientists are experimenting with everything from using moisture to break down plastic into usable recycled material, to turning seawater into hydrogen.
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Scientists Discovered A New Mineral On Mars, Here's What That Means
Scientists have long been fascinated by Mars, studying the rocks and minerals on its surface, and they might have learned something new about its past.
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This Distant Black Hole Looks Like The Eye Of Sauron From Lord Of The Rings
It's not every day the sci-fi and fantasy genres meet, nor does real scientific research often resemble fantasy fiction, but that's exactly the case here.
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9 Lightning Myths You Need To Stop Believing (And What's Actually True)
Lightning is one of nature's fiercest forces, so let's break down the most common lightning myths and explain science-backed truths that could save your life.
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The Scientific Reason Microwaving Metal Is A Problem
Have you ever thought of what happens when you microwave metal? If you're planning to try it at home, here's the scientific reason why you shouldn't.
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What Would Happen If We Got Rid Of Daylight Savings Time?
Many people complain about Daylight Savings Time when they lose an hour of sleep, but what would actually happen if we eliminated DST?
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NASA Is Exploring Alternative Ways To Retrieve Samples From Mars - Here's What We Know
Getting rovers to Mars was one of NASA's crowning achievements, but now the space agency is looking for different ways to get samples back to Earth.
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Rogue Waves Might Not Be As Mysterious As We Thought, New Study Shows
Rogue waves, which can rise dozens of feet in the air, have long been a mysterious phenomenon, but a new study might have solved the mystery.
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The Difference Between Concrete And Cement: Composition, Process, And Environmental Impact
You might use the words cement and concrete interchangeably, but they're actually two different materials, and one is used to make the other.
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Is There A Sixth Mass Extinction Event On Earth? Here's What Scientists Have To Say
Mass extinction events often result in the majority of species on earth disappearing. Is the planet in the throes of another event, according to scientists?
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Canadian Wildfires Have A Big Impact On The US. Here's How
Canada might feel like it's worlds away from most regions of the United States, but northern wildfires can have an enormous and far-reaching impact.
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This One Fossil Changed How Scientists Model The Evolution Of Fish
A new fossil study by scientists challenges long-held ideas of fish evolution, revealing surprising insights into early vertebrates and human origins.
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The Science Behind Polarized Sunglasses, And Why They Actually Work
Polarized sunglasses are an absolute godsend for your eyes on hot summer days. But have you ever wondered how they work? Here's the science behind them.
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Scientists Still Can't Figure Out If Water Is 'Wet'
The question of whether water is wet seems like it would be a simple one, but that's far from the case. Science and philosophy offer many different answers.
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How Does Gravity Affect Time?
Thanks to Einstein's theory of relativity, numerous tests have concluded tangible effects on how we on Earth record and measure the passing of time.
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How Big The Largest Fire In France's Recent History Really Was
A fire in France's Corbieres region set acres of vineyards ablaze, but it also set some dark records in the process, causing immense damage in its wake.
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The Glaciers On Mars' Surface Might Not Be What We Thought
While initial studies and reports indicated that glaciers on Mars were composed mainly of rock and dust, recent planetary missions prove otherwise.
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Uranus May Have More Moons Than We Previously Thought
Uranus has 28 known moons in its orbit, but thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists believe they just uncovered a 29th moon.
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A Dormant Fault Line On The Canadian Border Could Be Waking Up
A fault line on the border between Alaska and Canada is showing activity for the first time in millions of years. It could be a sign of a future disaster.
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The Softest Metal On Earth Can Be Cut With A Butter Knife
This particular element comprises one of the physically weakest solids known to Earth, but it serves a vital purpose for the measurement of time.
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Why NASA Ended The Lunar Trailblazer Mission
Space exploration is a risky endeavor, and unfortunately not all of the missions sent up will be successful, such was the fate of Lunar Trailblazer.
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What's Inside Concrete? The Science Behind The World's Most Used Material
Concrete has laid the foundation not only for sidewalks and roadways, but also the largest skyscrapers in the world, thanks to the science behind it.
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New Study Suggests Certain Memories May Drift In The Brain
A new study reveals that the memories of mice may not stay located in just one spot in the brain, something that may also prove true with humans.
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AI May Have Found New Materials To Replace Lithium
Lithium-ion batteries power a lot of devices, but science is always looking for the next best thing. Thanks to AI, they may be closer to finding it.
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