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A series of leaks means the coming launch window will be NASA's final attempt to meet its April mission deadline.
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Scientists witness birth of one of the universe's strongest magnets for the first time, thanks to a general relativity 'magic trick'
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Why are humans the only species with a chin?
Potential explanations abound, yet recent research has shed new light on the question.
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Cannonball dating to the Alamo battle unearthed 1 day before 190th anniversary of the conflict that killed Davy Crockett
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Why do animals have different pupil shapes?
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Bonobos are just as aggressive as chimps, but there's a key difference — the female bonobos
A new study of chimpanzee and bonobo groups at zoos reveals similar levels of aggression. However, scientists found stark sex-based differences between the species.
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'It's nature calling to humans, and humans deciding whether or not to reply': Why we need to start paying attention to our mutually beneficial relationships with other species
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Should compulsive shopping and gaming be considered an addiction? Psychiatrists are considering expanding the definition.
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