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'Doomsday glacier' won't collapse the way we thought, new study suggestsBy Mathieu Morlighem Published
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How will the trapped Boeing Starliner astronauts perceive time after 6 months in space?The passage of time can slow to a crawl when you're waiting, and waiting, and waiting. How will the Boeing Starliner astronauts feel time move if they have to stay in space for another 6 months?
By Ruth Ogden Published
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Why are auroras different colors?Auroras occur when charged solar particles bash into Earth's magnetic field and funnel toward the poles. The types of atoms these particles hit determines the color of light emitted.
By Timothy Schmidt Published
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Leprosy is rare but on the rise in Florida — here's what to knowAn expert explains leprosy, an ancient disease caused by two different bacteria, one of which was only identified in 2008.
By Robert A. Schwartz Published
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Cerebral organoids: What are lab-grown 'minibrains'?Brain organoids, or minibrains, contain human tissues and have potential uses in basic research, drug development and computer science.
By Nicoletta Lanese Last updated
