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11/22/2024 11:38:35 am

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Supercomputer

U.S. Exascale Supercomputer will Obsolete China's Tianhe-2

The aim of the C3 program is to build an exascale supercomputer.

Smoking

New Study Says Heavy Smokers' Y Chromosomes are in Danger

Researchers found the phenomenon is common among men.

Bats

Bats Have 3D Brain Compass, New Study Reports

Researchers discovered bats have special brain cells that seem to specialize in 3D directions.

Western glacier stonefly

Melting Glacier Threatens Population of Rare Aquatic Flies

The flies have taken to higher ground by retreating upstream to search for cooler habitats.

Killer Whales

Death of Endangered Female Orca Raises Concern over the Species Survival

Scientists are disturbed by the dwindling population of killer whales.

Ants

Bugs Keep New York City Clean; Kill-off Rats

They also suggest ants and rats are competitors in eating human garbage.

Orion and Delta

NASA Uses New Countdown Clock For Orion's Lift-off Thursday

Orion's first manned mission is set to occur in the early 2020s.

New Horizons spacecraft

After Nine Years, New Horizons is Finally at Pluto

Scientists will have its first clear image of Pluto after nine years of hibernation of its spacecraft, New Horizons.

55 Cancri e

Astronomers Step-up Hunt for Habitable Exoplanets

The TESS and PLATO satellites will be invaluable in this search.

Climate Change Talks in Peru Represent Best Hope to Reduce Greenhouse Emissions

Climate change advocates, diplomats and observers are hopeful to make all countries agree to cut greenhouse emissions.

Blood donation

U.S. FDA Plans to Lift Ban on Blood Donations from Gay Men

The ban was enacted in 1983 during the national AIDS epidemic and was last updated in 1992.

Peanuts

College Student Dies After Eating Peanut Butter Cookies

Chandler Swink has been suffering from a level six peanut allergy reaction since he was two years old.

Zebra mussel

Deadly Zebra Mussels Threaten to Invade Lewis and Clark Lake

Zebra mussels attach themselves of boats and move to other areas to spread on other areas of water.

Sony e-paper watch

Sony Unveils Smartwatch made from 'Electronic Paper'

Sony hid the name of their e-paper smartwatch to test the value of their product.

Selfie

Selfie Culture is Big Business for Plastic Surgeons

Let's face it, the selfie era made people more aware about their looks.

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