SpaceX Forced To Abort Falcon 9 Launch At The Last Possible Second
A SpaceX launch was called off after an automatic rocket abort on Sunday. The launch countdown had already finished, and the announcement of liftoff came…
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Debunking The 5 Biggest Coronavirus Myths
Coronavirus myths are spreading almost as fast as the virus itself. Misinformation about face masks, symptoms, and what to do if you're infected have flooded…
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The Smallest Dinosaur Ever Was Found Encased In Amber
Scientists say they've found the tiniest dinosaur ever, and it was encased in amber. The fossil, found in Myanmar, is so small that it's comparable…
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Coronavirus Infection May Be Worsened By A Common Household Drug
France, one of the European countries seeing the biggest surge in novel coronavirus cases in the past few weeks, has taken additional measures to increase…
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Flatten The Curve: The Only Way America Can Handle The Coronavirus Pandemic
Health officials are begging us to help "flatten the curve" of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. But what does it mean to flatten the curve, and…
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ExoMars Mission Delayed To 2022, And Coronavirus Played A Role
The launch of the ExoMars mission has been delayed from 2020 to 2022 over testing woes and coronavirus concerns. The mission, which is being conducted…
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HIV Patient Appears To Be Totally Cured After Stem Cell Treatment
A stem cell transplant has rid a man of HIV, making him the second person to be declared cured of the virus. The transplant used…
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Boeing's Oft-Delayed SLS Rocket Is Now More Expensive Than Ever
NASA's delayed SLS rocket program, headed by Boeing, continues to disappoint. Massive budget overruns and significant delays have pushed the completion of the SLS back…
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SpaceX Will Launch Humans Into Space Sooner Than You Think
SpaceX will finally send humans into space in May, according to company President Gwynne Shotwell. Both SpaceX and Boeing are part of NASA's Commercial Crew…
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Female Komodo Dragon Gives Birth Without Sex, Don't Need No Man
A female Komodo dragon at the Chattanooga Zoo reproduced without a mate. DNA tests on her three hatchlings revealed she gave birth to them without…
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Plastic Smells Like Food To Sea Turtles, Scientists Say
Plastics in the ocean smell like food to sea turtles, a new study published in Current Biology reveals. Plastic waste catches microorganisms and algae, becoming…
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A Day On Earth Was A Half-Hour Shorter Just 70 Million Years Ago
A day on Earth was just 23.5 hours long, 70 million years ago. Researchers discovered this by studying the growth rings of ancient mollusk fossils. …
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How To See The Super Worm Moon Tonight, The First Supermoon Of 2020
The first supermoon of 2020 — the Super Worm Moon — happens on the evening of March 9th. Supermoons occur when the Moon and Earth…
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Alien Life On Distant Planets Almost Certainly Exists, Scientist Says
Scientist says that life almost certainly exists outside of Earth. However, based on the odds of RNA formation, life is likely very rare and will…
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Ancient Humans Saw An Asteroid Apocalypse First-Hand
An asteroid or comet completely wiped out the ancient human settlement of Abu Hureyra. The impact is likely part of a larger cosmic impact event…
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NASA Slaps Boeing With 61 'Corrective Actions' After Starliner Failure
A NASA investigation resulted in a long list of things Boeing needs to fix with its Starliner spacecraft. A total of 61 "corrective actions" must…
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Space Lettuce Is Just Like Earth Lettuce, NASA Says
Lettuce grown in space proves to be just as nutritious as lettuce grown on Earth, researchers find. Future crewed missions to deep space could grow…
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A Black Hole 'Burp' Devastated A Distant Galaxy Cluster
A black hole carved a hole right through the Ophiuchus galaxy cluster, which is located some 390 million light years from Earth. Astronomers believe the…
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The Mars 2020 Rover Finally Has A Name
NASA's Mars 2020 mission is one of the agency's most ambitious yet, but the rover that will be the star of the show has lived…
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This 1.8 Billion Pixel Panorama Of Mars Is Curiosity's Most Incredible Eye Candy Yet
NASA's Curiosity rover has a long history of snapping gorgeous images from its adventures on Mars. The Red Planet offers plenty of opportunities for breathtaking…
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We're Close To Confirming NASA's Curiosity Rover Found Signs Of Life On Mars
As far as anyone knows, there's no life currently sticking it out on Mars. The Red Planet may have conditions suitable for life, especially deep…
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Pesticides Are Messing With The Brains Of Baby Bees
In case you hadn't already heard: Bee populations are being devastated on a global scale due to the use of pesticides and other agricultural chemicals.…
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Scientists May Have Finally Cracked The Dark Matter Mystery
When astronomers gaze into space they can see many different things. Galaxies, stars, and even black holes can be spotted from our place here on…
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A Colossal Asteroid Is About To Pass By Earth, But We'll Be Fine
NASA and other space agencies around the globe do their best to keep a close eye on objects that get a little too close to…
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NASA Is Finally Going To Reveal The Name Of The Mars 2020 Rover
NASA's Mars 2020 mission is going to be historic in many ways, and as is often the case with high-profile missions, the space agency has…
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Our Galaxy Is Warping And Astronomers Have No Idea Why
From our perch here on Earth, it's impossible for most of us to notice changes happening in our home galaxy, the Milky Way. Astronomers, on…
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SpaceX's Newest Mission For NASA Is Totally Metal
NASA has been relying on private companies for help with launching various missions for some time now. SpaceX is one of NASA's biggest partners in…
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