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Back to SearchHow April’s Eclipse Will Solve Solar Mysteries
On April 8, we’re in for a treat. A total solar eclipse will be visible across a broad swath of North America, giving us a view of the edges of the s…
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When Will We Finally Have Sex In Space?
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How Is This Ancient Cattle Breed Fighting Wildfires in Portugal?
Portugal is one of the most vulnerable countries in Europe to climate change. Straddling the Mediterranean and eastern Atlantic regions, it’s part of…
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The Government's Former UFO Hunter Has a Lot to Say
For the last decade, reports of UFO sightings have filled headlines and news broadcasts, and some of these have from a surprising place—the Pentagon.…
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Quantum Computers Might Make All of Your Private Data Less Secure
Experts are starting to plan for the moment when a quantum computer large enough to crack the backbone of the math that keeps things secret will be t…
1 year, 11 months ago
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For 60+ years, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines have evaded scientists. But now that's changed [Sponsored]
This year, healthcare providers have tools to help prevent lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV for older adults.
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New IVF Test Could Increase Chances of Pregnancy Success
Today’s episode covers a topic that many parents-to-be have struggled with: fertility. In vitro fertilization offers a path to pregnancy for people f…
1 year, 11 months ago
How to Save Indigenous Languages
From Papua New Guinea to the Andaman Islands, Indigenous languages are under threat. An Indian linguist helped preserve one language family.
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Can AI Predict When You Die?
A new study used machine learning on 6 million Danish people to "autocomplete" their life trajectories –— and when they might kick the bucket.
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The Best Way to Use Home COVID Tests Right Now
In today’s episode, we want to talk about some of the current challenges with using home COVID tests. When you first have symptoms, a change in how y…
1 year, 11 months ago