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'Leaking' cell phone towers could lead aliens straight to Earth, new study suggests By Stephanie Pappas published 4 May 23 Advanced alien civilizations could probably already tell that there's intelligent life on Earth, thanks to our cell phone towers.
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How to watch the Eta Aquarid meteor shower — a burst of 'shooting stars' left by Halley's Comet — peak this weekend By Jamie Carter published 4 May 23 An outburst of 'shooting stars' from Halley's Comet could result in a dazzling Eta Aquarid meteor shower on May 5 and 6 — if the full moon doesn't get in the way.
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