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11/24/2024 07:56:34 am

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Ice Sheets

Iceland is Rising as its Glaciers Melt

A new study reveals that Iceland's entire land mass is rising due to ice loss from climate change.

Drinking

More than Two Drinks a Day can Increase Stroke Risk by 34%

Heavy alcohol consumption is an important risk factor for stroke.

Athletes Perform Better Depending on their Sleep Habits

A new study reveals athletes will perform better if they pay attention to their circadian rhythms.

Earth from space

See Amazing Time Lapse Video of Lightning Strikes from Space

The result is a final image that is in focus, ultra clear and sharp.

African golden cat

Extremely Rare African Golden Cat Seen on Video

Scientists now know more about golden cats as opposed to a few years back.

Rocketing into the Northern Lights.

NASA Launches Four Rockets Into the Northern Lights in Alaska

It's an attempt to study the planet's atmospheric turbulence.

Nanothread spider

Spiders Can Spin Electrostatic Charged Webs to Capture Prey

Some spider species use an electric charge when they spin their webs.

No chin here

Some Modern Diseases were Beneficial to Ancient Humans

Sickle cell anemia prevents parasites from attacking blood cells.

Modern humans now have weaker bones compared to hunter gatherer ancestors.

Neanderthals and Modern Human did it Earlier than Expected

This particular skull is the earliest evidence modern humans co-existed and lived with Neanderthals.

Asteroid 2004 BL86

Massive Asteroid that Just Missed Earth had its Own Moon

Asteroid 2004 BL86 measures about half a kilometer in length.

SpaceX to Land all Falcon Heavy Boosters on their Launch Pads

The Falcon Heavy's boosters will land using controlled ballistics.

Ceres

NASA's Dawn Spacecraft Close to Rendezvous with Ceres

Ceres is considered the biggest body in the asteroid belt.

Star system Kepler-444

Planets as Old as the Universe Discovered

The system seems to have five planets similar to the Earth while its solar system has similarities to ours.

Rosetta Reveals Unexpected Activity from Comet 67P

The probe released its lander, Philae, on the comet last November.

The Doomsday Clock

'Doomsday Clock' Moves One Minute Closer to Midnight

Atomic scientists will release an official announcement next week about the hand of the 'Doomsday Clock' moving one minute closer to midnight.

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