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A Milky Way flash implicates magnetars as a source of fast radio bursts
Jun 04 2020 6:00 AM

A bright radio burst seen from a magnetar in the Milky Way suggests that similar objects produce the mysterious fast radio bursts observed in other galaxies.

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A new device can produce electricity using shadows
Jun 03 2020 12:00 PM

Even under low light, this new technology exploits the contrast between light and shade to produce a current that can power small electronics.

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Lidar reveals the oldest and biggest Maya structure yet found
Jun 03 2020 11:00 AM

A previously unknown Maya site in Mexico, called Aguada Fénix, adds to evidence that massive public works may have preceded kings in the civilization.

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What parents need to know about kids in the summer of COVID-19
Jun 03 2020 6:00 AM

So far, evidence suggests children don't often get severely ill from COVID-19, but there's more to learn about their role in its spread.

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These tube-shaped creatures may be the earliest known parasites
Jun 02 2020 11:02 AM

Fossils from over 500 million years ago might be the first known example of parasitism in the fossil record, though the evidence isn't conclusive.

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The Dead Sea Scrolls contain genetic clues to their origins
Jun 02 2020 11:00 AM

Animal DNA is providing researchers with hints on how to assemble what amounts to a giant jigsaw puzzle of ancient manuscript fragments.

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Jun 02 2020 7:37 AM

Microscopy and genetic studies yield a comprehensive map of the nerve cells found in the heart of a rat.

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Chicxulub collision put Earth's crust in hot water for over a million years
Jun 01 2020 12:56 PM

An asteroid impact 66 million years ago caused hot fluids to circulate in the crust, creating conditions that may have been ideal for microbial life.

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'Tree Story' explores what tree rings can tell us about the past
Jun 01 2020 10:00 AM

The book "Tree Story" explains how scientists decipher tree rings to discover clues about past climates and ancient civilizations.

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A weird cosmic flare called the 'Cow' now has company
Jun 01 2020 6:00 AM

Scientists have now found three similar luminous, short-lived bursts of light, part of a class known as fast blue optical transients.

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More 'murder hornets' are turning up. Here's what you need to know
May 29 2020 8:07 PM

Two more specimens of the world's largest hornet have just been found in North America.

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Genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's also raise the risk of getting COVID-19
May 29 2020 1:29 PM

People who have the APOE4 genetic variant appear to be more vulnerable to the disease, but it's unclear why.

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Neon colors may help some corals stage a comeback from bleaching
May 29 2020 8:00 AM

When some corals bleach, they turn bright colors. Stunning hues may be part of a response that helps the corals recover and reunite with their algae.

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Meteorites might be more likely to strike near the equator
May 29 2020 6:00 AM

Meteorites from Antarctica have helped scientists assess the total number likely to hit Earth every year - and where they are most likely to fall.

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A biblical-era Israeli shrine shows signs of the earliest ritual use of marijuana
May 28 2020 7:15 PM

Chemical analyses reveal a residue of cannabis and animal dung on an altar from a biblical-era fortress in use more than 2,700 years ago.

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How more powerful Pacific cyclones may be fueling global warming
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