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Learning from Bats: The Scientist with Bat Tattoos and Earrings

Gliselle Marin, a conservation biologist, is passionate about studying bats in Belize. During the annual Bat-a-thon, she and a group of researchers carefully untangle bats from nets to study them further. Marin, a biology...
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SpaceX Mercury Dumping in Texas Waters: Environmental Impact and Legal Consequences

SpaceX, known for its Starship launches at the Starbase facility near Boca Chica, Texas, has faced allegations of mercury contamination in local waters. The news was reported exclusively by CNBC on August 12, based...
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Elon Musk Interviews Donald Trump: Ex-President Returns to Spotlight

Elon Musk is preparing to host an interview with Donald Trump on the social media platform X. Musk hinted at the "live conversation" with Trump, promising an unscripted and highly entertaining exchange. The former...
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ADHD in Prehistoric Humans: Why the Trait Hasn’t Adapted to Modern Life

As a person with mild ADHD, I often find it challenging to focus when there are distractions around me. The trait of being easily distracted can make it difficult to sit through long classes...
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Darth Vader and Princess Leia: The Galactic Father-Daughter Duo

As we eagerly anticipate the end of summer and the arrival of cooler autumn days, Marvel Comics is set to release the final issue of "Star Wars: Darth Vader #50." This special issue, featuring...
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Protecting the Amazon: Mental Exhaustion of Climate Scientists

Climate scientists like Luciana Gatti and Erika Berenguer are facing mental exhaustion due to the ongoing destruction of the Amazon rainforest and the climate crisis. Their work is emotionally taxing, as they witness the...
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NASA’s $450m Viper Moon Rover Criticized by Scientists

Thousands of scientists have expressed their disappointment to the US Congress regarding NASA's decision to cancel the Viper lunar rover mission. The cancellation of the car-sized rover, which was already constructed at a cost...
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The History and Destruction of the Buddhas of Bamiyan: A Tale of Afghanistan’s Lost...

The Buddhas of Bamiyan were two massive statues carved into sandstone cliffs in the Bamiyan Valley, Afghanistan, in the sixth century A.D. Standing at 125 feet and 180 feet tall, the statues represented the...
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Ray Kurzweil Predicts Human-Level AI within Years: Implications and Impact

Ray Kurzweil, a renowned futurist and director of engineering at Google, has long been predicting the convergence of human and artificial intelligence, a concept he refers to as "The Singularity." In his latest book,...
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Protect Yourself from Rising West Nile Cases: Prevention Tips and Guidelines

West Nile virus is a serious mosquito-borne disease that can lead to severe illness and even death. The virus is present throughout the U.S., with most cases occurring between July and October. The first...