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CIA Kryptos Puzzle Creator Releases Final Clues “Kryptos has not been solved,” said artist Jim Sanborn after releasing his parting clues to the “K4” section of his sculpture puzzle
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Heat Waves Will Be Less Extreme because of Paris Climate Agreement Ten years after the Paris climate agreement, the limited progress we’ve made in reducing global warming means that there will be less extreme heat in the future than there would be without the accord
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The Epstein-Barr Virus May Cause Lupus Early findings indicate that Epstein-Barr Virus may also cause the autoimmune disease lupus
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IEA Now Predicts Oil and Gas Demand Will Rise beyond 2030, Departing from Previous Forecasts The International Energy Agency says weak climate action and energy security fears are effectively delaying peak fossil fuel consumption
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Northern Lights Dazzle U.S. Skies after Powerful Solar Storm A severe geomagnetic storm brought spectacular auroras to much of the U.S. on Tuesday night
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Can AI Ease the Pain of Loss?
Scientific American
Scientific American
Can AI Ease the Pain of Loss? Griefbots—artificial-intelligence-powered chat tools that simulate conversations with the deceased—are helping some people navigate loss in unexpected ways. Science writer David Berreby shares his firsthand experience with these digital companions and explores what they reveal about mourning, memory and the limits ...
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How to Identify a Prime Number without a Computer For years, a French mathematician searched for a proof that a gigantic number is prime. His method is still used 150 years later
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Can Talking to an AI Version of a Loved One Help You Grieve? Science writer David Berreby shares his personal journey with griefbots and discusses how they can offer unexpected comfort, insight and connection in the wake of loss.
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Powerful Solar Storm Could Trigger Far-Reaching Auroras across U.S. The sun just spat out several coronal mass ejections that could trigger a serious solar storm on Wednesday
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BBC News
BBC News
Government sets out plan to phase out animal experiments The plan follows up on a manifesto promise to work towards the phasing out the practice.
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Why Some Foods Gross Us Out
Scientific American
Scientific American
Why Some Foods Gross Us Out In this episode of Science Quickly, Rachel Feltman introduces interim host Kendra Pierre-Louis, a climate journalist with a strong aversion to mayonnaise—and a knack for turning that disgust into fascinating science reporting. Pierre-Louis shares insights into the psychology of taste, ...
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BBC News
BBC News
Back from the brink: UK red kites aid Spanish cousins A project to revive red kite populations in south-west Spain sees new mating pairs and chicks.
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BBC News
BBC News
James Watson: Controversial discoverer of 'the secret of life' James Watson, the godfather of DNA who discovered the "secrets of life" has died aged 97.
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The Science of Headaches
Scientific American
Scientific American
The Science of Headaches Headaches are among the most common human experiences—yet science still struggles to explain them. Journalist Tom Zeller, Jr., joins host Rachel Feltman to explore the cultural, gender-related and scientific blind spots that have stalled research into migraine, cluster and tension-type ...
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The pandemic may have aged your brain—even if you never got sick
Scientific American
Scientific American
The pandemic may have aged your brain—even if you never got sick A recent study found that just *living* through a pandemic might accelerate brain aging—whether or not you get sick. Dr. Zachary Rubin explains the new research and ways to support brain health.
This video is part of “Innovations In: RSV," an ...
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The sordid tale of a stolen meteorite
Scientific American
Scientific American
The sordid tale of a stolen meteorite Thousands of years ago, one of the largest meteorites in the world landed in present-day Somalia. But in 2020, the space rock was stolen. Our latest issue dives into its mysterious disappearance and humanity’s long tradition of using—and stealing—meteorites. Read ...
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BBC News
Bird flu virus spreading in UK could be worst yet, expert warns farmers A top virology expert tells the BBC that the "super-infectious" avian influenza virus could mutate.
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Defiance can be a virtue
Scientific American
Scientific American
Defiance can be a virtue Many of us are taught from a young age that being “good” means being obedient—but that conditioning can make it hard to speak up when it counts. In this episode, Cornell University professor Sunita Sah explains how defiance can be ...
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This plant in your garden can make chocolate 🍫
UKRI Stories
This plant in your garden can make chocolate 🍫 Climate change is threatening cocoa-bean production - the main ingredient for chocolate - and this is leading to a big problem ...
Dr Turner was right 😮
UKRI Stories
Dr Turner was right 😮 These babies had no idea how much they'd change the world Our Gen X research superstars aren't the only ones out there: the ...

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