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Did NASA Find Evidence of Life on Mars in 1976?
A NASA experiment suggested life on Mars in 1976. However, the failure of other instruments to detect organic material and possible non-biological explanations for...
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Scientists Gave Octopuses Ecstasy, Here’s What Happened
Unless they’re mating, octopuses want nothing to do with each other. Put two in the same tank, and they will usually stay far away...
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Live Cam: Hurricane Florence from 34 Miles Offshore
This live cam at Frying Pan Tower 34 miles off the North Carolina coast is capturing the brutality of Hurricane Florence as it approaches.
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Hurricane Florence Explained
Hurricane Florence just got a lot more scary. The latest model runs have the monster storm stalling off North Carolina before tracking to the...
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Mysterious 2,000-Year-Old Sarcophagus Discovered in Egypt
Archeologists from Egypt's Ministry of Antiquities have discovered an enormous black granite sarcophagus in Alexandria, Egypt. The giant stone coffin, which has laid unopened for more...
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The Science Behind Why You Hear Laurel or Yanny
Over the past week, the internet has been consumed by a raging debate about whether a sound clip is saying “laurel” or “yanny.” The...
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Did NASA Find Evidence of Life on Mars in 1976?
A NASA experiment suggested life on Mars in 1976. However, the failure of other instruments to detect organic material and possible non-biological explanations for...
Joe Biden and Ukraine Explained
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Is a Recession Coming? (with Neil Irwin)
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Unintended Consequences: How Tariffs Explain Lagging Business Investment
Despite a tax cut that strongly incentivized business investment, recent economic data suggests companies are not spending significantly more on new equipment. Fear of...
What to Make of Mueller’s Testimony
Robert Mueller arrived on Capitol Hill Wednesday in the uniform that has been a trademark throughout his career - dark suit, white shirt, blue...