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Kilonova: Dead-Star Crashes May Spark Mysterious Cosmic Explosions

Cataclysmic crashes involving black holes and ultradense neutron stars may explain the briefest of the most powerful explosions in the universe, scientists say.


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Kirobo the talking robot blasts into space on historic mission

(Reuters) - Kirobo, a knee-high talking robot with red boots and a black and white body, has blasted off from Japan for the International Space Station to test how machines can help astronauts with their work. The Japanese-speaking robot, equipped with voice- and facial-recognition technology, was packed into an unmanned cargo vessel along with tons of supplies and equipment for the crew of the orbital research base. ...

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Favorite Tastes Change with Age, Rat Study Shows

Tastes change with age, at least in rats, new research suggests.

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Tiny Wandering Spider Discovered in Laos

Scientists have discovered a new spider species in Laos, in Southeast Asia.


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Rare Dinosaur Find: Abandoned Nests with Eggshells

Huge meat-eating dinosaurs that stalked a vast floodplain some 150 million years ago in what is now Portugal left behind traces of their progeny: eggshells.


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How to Get Kids to Eat Healthy Without Breaking the Bank

Childhood obesity has more than doubled in children in the past 30 years, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The numbers are staggering, and it's a statistic that we can clearly see when we're out at the park or grocery store.

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Global warming: The folly of certainty

Global warming: The folly of certainty


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