Astronomy
Earth from Space: Circles in the desert
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This image from Copernicus Sentinel-1 shows circular agricultural structures near Tabarjal, in the barren desert of northern Saudi Arabia.
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AI demand could drive up US electricity bills – even if it fizzles
A rush to build more energy infrastructure is driven in part by inflated estimates of US data centre growth. That means households and small businesses could face higher electricity bills – even if AI demand falters
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AI demand could drive up US electricity bills – even if it fizzles
A rush to build more energy infrastructure is driven in part by inflated estimates of US data centre growth. That means households and small businesses could face higher electricity bills – even if AI demand falters
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The world is losing major ground in the fight against measles
A wave of anti-vaccine sentiment has spurred measles outbreaks around the world, and could lead to outbreaks of other preventable illnesses
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The world is losing major ground in the fight against measles
A wave of anti-vaccine sentiment has spurred measles outbreaks around the world, and could lead to outbreaks of other preventable illnesses
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What Is Chronic Venous Insufficiency, Trump’s Blood Vessel Condition?
After photographs showed President Donald Trump with swollen ankles and bruised hands, the White House revealed he has chronic venous insufficiency—a blood vessel disease that affects circulation in the legs
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What's the deal with Lex Luthor's pocket universe in James Gunn's 'Superman'?
Superman is full of awesome sci-fi elements, but the most fascinating one might be Lex Luthor's pocket dimension. How does that even work?
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Scientists extracted water and oxygen from moon dust using sunlight. Could it work on the lunar surface?
Soil excavated from the moon could be used to produce oxygen and methane, which could be used by lunar settlers for breathing and for rocket fuel.
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New Thermal Hole Opens at Yellowstone National Park
The park’s newest hydrothermal feature has an otherworldly milky texture from dissolved silica
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Lunar lava tubes on Earth? China completes underground moon simulation test area (video)
China has taken a new step in its long-term planning for lunar exploration with the completion of a "simulated moon underground space."
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Billions of phones can detect and warn about nearby earthquakes
Google’s Android Earthquake Alerts program is a globe-spanning earthquake early-warning system that uses billions of phone sensors to detect seismic shaking and alert those at risk
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Billions of phones can detect and warn about nearby earthquakes
Google’s Android Earthquake Alerts program is a globe-spanning earthquake early-warning system that uses billions of phone sensors to detect seismic shaking and alert those at risk
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Genetically tailored microbes could tweak our microbiomes
Researchers have genetically engineered gut microbes to absorb compounds that contribute to kidney stones – and to thrive in the competitive gut microbiome
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Genetically tailored microbes could tweak our microbiomes
Researchers have genetically engineered gut microbes to absorb compounds that contribute to kidney stones – and to thrive in the competitive gut microbiome
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Three-Person Mitochondrial IVF Leads to Eight Healthy Births
Long-awaited results of a three-person IVF technique suggest that mitochondrial donation can prevent babies from inheriting diseases caused by mutant mitochondria
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