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Russian Scientists Are Probing Prehistoric Viruses Emerging From Siberian Permafrost

Russian state laboratory Vektor on Tuesday announced it was launching research into prehistoric viruses by analysing the remains of animals recovered from melted permafrost. The…

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Millions of Americans Have No Power in This Extreme, Nation-Wide Storm. Here’s Why

Amid record cold temperatures and skyrocketing energy demand, utilities across the central US have ordered rolling blackouts to ration electricity, leaving millions of people without…

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A New Measurement of Quantum Space-Time Has Found Nothing Going On

In the very smallest measured units of space and time in the Universe, not a lot is going on. In a new search for quantum…

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The two types of fungi you want in your fire-starting kit

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Why Are There No Crash Test Dummies That Represent Average Women?

Hybrid-III 5F has no clothes and no hair — only a pair of plain black shoes that look like the type of clogs favored by…

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Best vacuum for pet hair: Get a fur-free home with these powerful dustbusters

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Pigs can play video games. Here’s why that matters.

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Facing COVID-19 variants, vaccine makers are weighing how to tweak their designs

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How Radon Might Be Impacting Your Health — and What to Do About It

With COVID-19 constantly in the back of our minds, many of us find ourselves quarantining in the safety of our own homes. But, in focusing…

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Lego’s new toy lets kids make music videos in augmented reality

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